WBB Notes - 12.5 update
Providence 73, Butler 52
Less than 24 hours after a tough loss at Marquette, Providence rebounded in a big way with a 73-52 win at Butler on Saturday afternoon inside Hinkle Fieldhouse. The win brought the Friars to an even .500 on the year (3-3) and in BIG EAST play (1-1), while the contest was the first of the season for the Bulldogs (0-1). Kyra Spiwak had the hot hand, making 8-of-12 attempts from beyond the arc for a career-high 28 points for Providence. Fellow Friar Mary Baskerville notched her first double-double of the season with 13 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. PC shot .596 on the afternoon, including .522 (12-23) from three. Junior College transfer Okako Adika stood out for the shorthanded Bulldogs, scoring a game-high 29 points in her Butler debut. The Bulldogs committed just 10 turnovers on the afternoon while forcing 18 Friar miscues which Butler turned into 15 points, while PC’s bench outscored BU’s, 22-5.
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Up Next
After Sunday’s scheduled Xavier-DePaul game was postponed earlier today, just two games remain on the docket for tomorrow. Butler has a quick turnaround as it hosts Creighton (0-3) at 4 p.m. ET, while Villanova (3-0) visits St. John’s (2-0) for the nightcap at 7 p.m. Both games will stream live on the BIG EAST Digital Network presented by SoFi, which is available on FloSports.
 
Upcoming Schedule – As Of Dec. 5
Sunday
Creighton at Butler, 4 p.m.* (BEDN)
Villanova at St. John’s, 7 p.m.* (BEDN)
Tuesday
Saint Peter’s at Seton Hall, Noon
Wednesday
La Salle at Villanova, 4 p.m.
All times Eastern
*BIG EAST contest