Providence Friars @ Butler Bulldogs
Watson, Jackson lead Providence past Butler 73-67 in OT
INDIANAPOLIS -- Isaiah Jackson scored 14 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, and Providence beat Butler 73-67 on Tuesday night.
Kamar Baldwin's layup put Butler up 66-65 with 2:06 left in overtime, but Jackson hit two straight 3s and Alpha Diallo added two free throws with 10 seconds left for a seven-point Providence lead before Baldwin hit a free throw for the final score.
Nate Watson matched his career high with 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting for Providence (16-13, 6-10 Big East Conference). Diallo added 14 points and seven rebounds and Makai Ashton-Langford had six boards.
Baldwin had 27 points and six rebounds for the Bulldogs (15-13, 6-9). Jordan Tucker added 15 points and Nate Fowler had 10.
Butler led 32-27 at halftime and Baldwin's 3-pointer with 11 seconds left tied it at 62 before Providence's David Duke missed a 3 with two seconds left to force the game into OT.
Providence matches up against Creighton on the road next Wednesday. Butler takes on Villanova on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
Indianapolis, IN

Referee:James Breeding
Referee:Bo Boroski
Referee:Ray Natili

2025-26 Standings
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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