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).
Team stats
PROVBTLR 
34-65FG30-65
52Field Goal %46
14-273PT5-17
52Three Point %29
9-13FT16-21
69Free Throw %76
37Rebounds33
9Offensive Rebounds9
28Defensive Rebounds24
21Assists16
5Steals4
3Blocks2
9Turnovers8
0Team Turnovers0
9Total Turnovers8
0Technical Fouls0
0Total Technical Fouls0
0Flagrant Fouls0
12Points Off Turnovers4
11Fast Break Points12
34Points in Paint50
16Fouls14
12Largest Lead16
2Lead Changes2
39Percent Led59
Arizona St17-1642
Iowa State26-691Final
SMU20-1358
Louisville23-962Final
St Bonaventure16-1699
La Salle9-2380Final
Maryland12-2164
Iowa21-1175Final
Pitt13-2088
NC State20-1298Final
LSU15-1782
Kentucky20-1287Final
Prairie View16-1771
Bethune17-1567Final
Loyola Chicago9-2375
Richmond15-1767Final
USC18-1479
Washington16-1683Final/OT
Wyoming18-1470
UNLV17-1573Final