Providence Friars vs Butler Bulldogs, Big East Tournament 1st Round
Lead tracker
PROV leadsBiggest lead PROV 12, BTLR 16BTLR leads
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
 PROV | 40 | 51 | 91 |
 BTLR | 42 | 39 | 81 |
Who won: Providence 91-81
The Providence Friars beat the Butler Bulldogs 91-81 in Big East Tournament 1st Round on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. The Providence outscored the Butler 51-39 in the 2nd half. Stefan Vaaks led the Providence in points (28). Michael Ajayi led the Butler in points (21).
Recap · Mar 11
Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament
Stefan Vaaks had 28 points in Providence's 91-81 victory against Butler on Wednesday in the Big East Conference Tournament.
What it means
- Providence 3-8 on the road; Butler 10-7 at home.
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Game info
- Venue
- Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Officials
- John Gaffney (Referee), Nathan Hall (Referee), Greg Evans (Referee)
Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.
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