Highlights: Providence beats Creighton to win the Big East

03/16/2014

NEW YORK, NY – Bryce Cotton scored 23 points as Providence captured its first Big East tournament title in 20 years with a 65-58 victory over Creighton on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

Doug McDermott led all scorers with 27 points for the Bluejays, but it wasn’t enough to rally Creighton after they scored just 17 points in the first half.

The Friars last won the conference tournament in 1994 and haven’t been to the NCAA tournament since 2004.

Kevin Kugler and John Thompson called the action on WestwoodOne Sports.

(Tyler Harris scores and it’s 17-9 Providence)

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(Bryce Cotton gets fouled and makes the basket to give the Friars a 10-point edge)

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(Kadeem Batts knocks one down and Providence is up 12)

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(Doug McDermott hits a three to pull Creighton within three)

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(LaDontae Henton’s jumper gives the Friars a 60-56 edge)

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(The Friars win the Big East tournament)

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(Postgame interview with LaDontae Henton)

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(Postgame interview with Providence coach Ed Cooley)

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(Postgame recap from Kevin Kugler and John Thompson)

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