PC Wins Crazy Overtime Game Against Butler

PC Wins Crazy Overtime Game Against Butler

Providence College men’s basketball defeated the Butler Bulldogs in overtime 85-75.

The Friars jumped out to a 15-0 lead over the Bulldogs and then battled back and forth throughout the game.

There were six lead changes in the second half.

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The Friars gave up the lead in the last minute of the game, and Ticket Gaines saved the day.

Gaines hit his 5th three-pointer of the game with 2.1 seconds to send the game to overtime — 69-69.

Overtime was all Friars — Devin Carter and Josh Oduro dominated in the extra period.

Carter ended the game with 24 points and 9 rebounds.

Oduro, who battled foul trouble much of the game, ended with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Gaines finished the game with 17 points.

Bryce Hopkins was just 5-14 with 12 points.

This was the Friars' seventh consecutive win over Butler.

PC shot 45% for the game, but it was the three-point shot that made the difference — the Friars were 12 of 33.

The Friars edged the Bulldogs 47-43 in rebounds.

PC is now 11-2, (2-0 in conference). Butler falls to 10-3 (1-1).