Coles scores 14 to carry Butler past Providence 70-64
INDIANAPOLIS -- — JaKobe Coles had 14 points off the bench to lead Butler to a 70-64 win over Providence on Wednesday night.
Bryce Golden had 11 points for Butler (2-3, 1-1 Big East Conference). Jair Bolden added 11 points and Bryce Nze had 10 points.
Nate Watson had 19 points for the Friars (5-3, 1-1). David Duke added 17 points and eight rebounds.
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2020-2021 Big East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 10-3 | - | 15-4 |
| Creighton | 13-5 | +0.5 | 17-6 |
| UConn | 9-6 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Seton Hall | 10-7 | 2 | 13-10 |
| Xavier | 6-5 | 3 | 13-5 |
| St. John's | 8-9 | 4 | 14-10 |
| Providence | 8-9 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Georgetown | 6-8 | 4.5 | 8-11 |
| Butler | 8-11 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Marquette | 6-11 | 6 | 11-13 |
| DePaul | 2-12 | 8.5 | 4-12 |