Providence Friars @ DePaul Blue Demons
| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PROV | 27 | 31 | 12 | 70 |
DEP | 30 | 28 | 5 | 63 |
Bensley Joseph, Bryce Hopkins lead Providence to 70-63 OT win over DePaul in Big East opener
CHICAGO -- — Bensley Joseph had 20 points and Bryce Hopkins scored 19 to rally Providence to a 70-63 victory over DePaul in overtime on Tuesday night in a Big East Conference opener.
Joseph made two free throws and a layup and Hopkins followed with a layup and two free throws to complete an 8-0 run that gave the Friars a 68-61 lead with 20 seconds remaining.
Joseph had seven assists and Hopkins added 10 rebounds for the Friars (7-4). Jayden Pierre scored 11.
David Skogman led the Blue Demons (7-2) with 22 points and six rebounds. Jacob Meyer added 12 points.
Joseph scored 11 in the second half to help Providence rally from a 30-27 halftime deficit.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Roger Ayers
Referee:Matt Potter
Referee:Greg Evans
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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