Providence Fights for Home Win Amidst Losing Streak

Providence returns to their home court tonight in dire need of a victory against Big East rival Butler. The Friars (9-13 overall, 2-9 in conference) have endured a difficult stretch, losing four consecutive games and seven of their last eight. This skid includes a narrow double-overtime defeat to Butler on December 13th, where Providence allowed 113 points.

Adding to the team's woes, Providence is currently playing without its leading scorer, Jason Edwards, who has been sidelined with a foot injury. Despite these setbacks, coach Kim English noted the team's resilience, stating they were "close to letting go of the rope" but ultimately persevered in their last outing.

Butler (13-9 overall, 4-7 in conference) enters the game looking to snap their own two-game losing streak. The Bulldogs are coming off a disappointing offensive performance against Georgetown, where they shot a dismal 15% in the second half. In their previous meeting, Finley Bizjack scored 26 points for Butler, while Edwards led Providence with 32 points.