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Legends Classic - Providence vs Northwestern Final: 77-72 - Recap
Nate Watson scored 16 points leading Providence to a 77-72 victory over Northwestern at Prudential Center on Monday.
Bettors who backed Providence were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +0.0 at sportsbooks.
Providence got 15 points from Jared Bynum and another 12 points from Brycen Goodine. Aljami Durham contributed 7 assists, while Noah Horchler cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Northwestern got 23 points from Boo Buie in a losing cause and another 20 points from Pete Nance. Pete Nance contributed 5 assists for them, while Pete Nance had 5 rebounds.
Providence led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Providence won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-25.
Providence heads into a battle against Virginia. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Georgia.