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- The Friars got out to a fast start and were out to a 14-4 lead before Creighton closed the gap.
- Carson Desrosiers was stingy around the rim with 3 first half blocks.
- Providence was led by Tyler Harris with 8 points off the bench on 3/5 shooting. That's a very good sign for the Friars.
- Creighton was led by James Milliken with 8 points.
- Jalen Lindsey was active with a pair of out back dunks and a 3-pointer. He finished with 7 points.
- Providence finished on an 11-2 run the last 3:01 of the half to take a 34-24 lead into the locker room.