Duke scores 22 to lift Providence over Butler 71-55
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — David Duke had 22 points and 13 rebounds as Providence got past Butler 71-55 on Wednesday.
Duke made 9 of 11 shots and had eight assists.
Nate Watson had 18 points for Providence (7-3, 3-1 Big East Conference), which earned its fourth straight home victory. A.J. Reeves and Jared Bynum each had 12 points.
Jair Bolden had 15 points for the Bulldogs (2-4, 1-2). Bryce Nze and Chuck Harris had 10 points apiece.
The Friars leveled the season series against the Bulldogs. Butler defeated Providence 70-64 last Wednesday.
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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 |