How to Watch: Providence vs. Butler following Locke's 29-point game

The Providence Journal
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Providence Friars (15-5, 7-2 Big East) vs. Butler Bulldogs (11-10, 3-7 Big East)

At Providence; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.

HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN: FS1, WPRO

BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Providence plays the Butler Bulldogs after Noah Locke scored 29 points in Providence's 75-64 win over the DePaul Blue Demons. The Friars have gone 11-0 in home games. Providence has a 2-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Bulldogs are 3-7 against conference opponents. Butler is 5-10 against opponents with a winning record.

DePaul's Caleb Murphy (23) dribbles the ball as Providence's Noah Locke (10) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
DePaul's Caleb Murphy (23) dribbles the ball as Providence's Noah Locke (10) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

TOP PERFORMERS: Jared Bynum is averaging 9.1 points and 4.4 assists for the Friars. Bryce Hopkins is averaging 16.6 points over the last 10 games for Providence. Simas Lukosius averages 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Bulldogs, scoring 11.5 points while shooting 41.1% from beyond the arc. Chuck Harris is averaging 12.2 points over the past 10 games for Butler.

LAST 10 GAMES: Friars: 8-2, averaging 78.6 points, 37.9 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.2 points per game. Bulldogs: 3-7, averaging 61.1 points, 26.4 rebounds, 10.7 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 39.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.2 points.

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