Providence College (7-4) at Butler University (7-2)
The Friars and Bulldogs open Big East play on Saturday, Dec. 13. Providence will arrive in Indianapolis after three straight wins, including back-to-back victories over in-state rivals Rhode Island (90-71) and Brown (86-79). Jamier Jones and Jaylin Sellers each scored 16 points to lead the Friars past the Bears. Jason Edwards added 12 points and Stefan Vaaks and Ryan Mela posted 10 each.
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Butler will be eager to get back to its winning ways after a 77-68 setback to Boise State on Dec. 6 ended a four-game winning streak. Michael Ajayi scored 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead Butler (7-2), which suffered its first home loss of the year. Drayton Jones added 12, and Finley Bizjack, who had registered 20 or more points in his last three games for Butler, was held to just 10 points on 5-of-12 shooting from the field.
The Friars are 7-5 all time at Hinkle Fieldhouse, including 1-2 last season.
When and where does Providence play Butler?
The Friars will face the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 13. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.
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How to watch and listen to Providence College at Butler
The game will be televised on TNT/truTV and can be heard on WPRO radio (630 AM and 99.7 FM).
What is the betting line for the Providence-Butler game?
Odds will be posted here.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: How to watch Providence play Butler on Saturday Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.
