Providence Edges Creighton in Close Big East Battle

0:00On March 1st, Providence pulled off a tight win over Craton, 79-76, and Big East Action on Saturday. Jalen Sellers carried the Friars with 27 points, shooting 11-18 from the field and 5-8 from beyond the arc. Jason Edwards chipped in 18 points for Providence, going 7-17 overall and perfect from the free-throw line. Ryan Meila added 11 points on 4-10 shooting, helping the Friars improve to 14-15 overall, 7-11 in conference. Over on the Craton side, Austin Swartz topped the Blue Jays with 18 points in 7 rebounds. Josh Dicks matched that scoring total, while Jason Green nearly nashed a triple double with 12 points, 7 boards, 8 assists, and 2 blocks. The game stayed close, with Providence of 39-37 at halftime, after Edwards 10 first half points. Sellers then exploded for 20 in the second half to secure the 3-point victory. Both teams sit around 500 now, fighting for positioning as Big East play heats up toward

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