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Recap - Providence Defeats Xavier 65-62
Providence got 22 points from Al Durham en route to a 65-62 victory over Xavier on Wednesday at Cintas Center.
Providence was the ATS victor, as they covered the +8.5-point spread as an underdog.
Jared Bynum had 16 points for Providence and Ed Croswell chipped in with 10 points. Jared Bynum had 4 assists for them, while Noah Horchler was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Xavier got a 16-point performance from Paul Scruggs, who was supported by 15 points from Jack Nunge. Adam Kunkel had 4 assists in a losing cause for Xavier, while Colby Jones grabbed 12 rebounds.
Providence led at halftime, 35-30.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-32.
Providence heads into a battle against Marquette. Xavier, meanwhile, will have their next action against Creighton.