Butler, like GTown wilting a bit in last couple minutes.
Providence is used to winning these games and Butler is used to losing them.
Really entertaining game though. Been tight the whole way. I assume Providence will win, because that's what they do (namely they draw a ton of fouls in the last 4 minutes and randomly make 3s after missing all game).
Al Durham, 20% 3-point shooter, 0-4 so far in this game, makes the go-ahead 3.Ooh Durham - clutch shot. I guess that's why he's their "closer".

Minaya with another game-saving defensive play.two looks at the rim for butler. tough one.
I’d normally say yes but this is Providence. They win all their games by 1-2 points.Is the first game of the tournament the toughest game in someways? In 99 we beat Seton Hall by 1, I remember we struggled against a below .500 nova team in 02.
Somehow some way PC does it again good for them. I am regretting not taking Butler +8.5Providence is LUCKIEST team in college basketball.
It was his first made 3 since January.Al Durham, 20% 3-point shooter, 0-4 so far in this game, makes the go-ahead 3.
Except Butler is a terrible team. Beating these awful teams by 1-2 points consistently isn't impressive.PC doing what PC does, winning a close game. At some point you have to give them credit. It's not an accident.
PC doing what PC does, winning a close game. At some point you have to give them credit. It's not an accident.
Same with Cooley. Likeable and funny guy.I should not have watched that post game Nate Watson interview - seems to be a likeable kid.
I shouldn't have watched that either.Gotta love Cooley...seems like a great guy!
it's your fault.Al Durham, 20% 3-point shooter, 0-4 so far in this game, makes the go-ahead 3.