Providence basketball proves no match for this Big East contender. Here’s what happened

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There is a significant difference in the Big East between winning as a men’s basketball home favorite and attempting to pick off an expected contender on the road.

Providence was reminded of that again Tuesday night in Omaha. Creighton absorbed a couple runs but was never truly threatened in the second half after Isaac Traudt made his key contribution.

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Jan 14, 2025; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays forward Isaac Traudt (41) scores on a three point attempt against the Providence Friars during the second half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

The reserve forward came off the bench on fire, and the Bluejays expanded a four-point lead into double digits. They eased down the stretch for an 84-64 victory at CHI Health Center, denying the Friars what would have been a third straight victory.

Traudt scored all of his 13 points in the first 6:26 after the break, and Creighton matched its largest advantage at 61-48. Providence never saw single digits again, following a blowout of Butler and a strong offensive showing against Seton Hall with a clunker.

“Against the upper echelon of this league, we talk about it with our team,” Providence coach Kim English said. “Marquette, (Villanova), Connecticut and Creighton – we’ve got to be better. We’re 0-3 against those four so far with another one on Friday.”

The Friars visit the Wildcats next, and they’ll do it off the back of just 38.2% shooting and eight assists. Providence closed 4-for-20 from 3-point range and was outscored by 30 from beyond the arc. Wesley Cardet Jr., Ryan Mela and Corey Floyd Jr. shared team-high honors with just 10 points apiece.

“They have their five man parked at the rim,” English said. “If you’re a shooter, they stay attached to you. They make you play in ball screens 2-on-2 without a lot of help.”

Jan 14, 2025; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Ryan…

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Publish date : 2025-01-15 12:35:00

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