Xavier Musketeers @ Providence Friars
Horchler scores 20 to carry Providence over Xavier 83-68
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Noah Horchler had a season-high 20 points as Providence defeated Xavier 83-68 on Wednesday night.
David Duke had 18 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for Providence (12-11, 8-9 Big East Conference). A.J. Reeves added 16 points. Nate Watson had 15 points.
Zach Freemantle had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Musketeers (12-5, 5-5). Paul Scruggs added 22 points. Dwon Odom had 11 points.
The Friars leveled the season series against the Musketeers. Xavier defeated Providence 74-73 on Jan. 10.
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Game Information
Providence, RI
Referee:James Breeding
Referee:Tony Henderson
Referee:Evon Burroughs
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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