5 Takeaways From PC’s 69-65 Win Over #11 Arizona
Saturday, November 28, 2015
The Providence College Friars men's basketball team (6-0) defeated the (5-1) #11 Arizona Wildcats on Friday night in the semi final round of the Wooden Legacy Tournament. The win was PC's biggest win over a ranked team away from the Dunkin' Donuts Center since 2004 when they defeated #4 UConn.
See the Five Takeaways Slideshow Below
The Wildcats and Friars were tied at 65 after Arizona's Ryan Anderson knocked down two free throws with 49 seconds left to play.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTOn PC's next possession, Kris Dunn nailed a jumper with 32 seconds to play to put the Friars up 67-65.
Arizona would have one last possession but it would end with a Ben Bentil steal and outlet pass to a streaking Dunn who would end the game with a dunk.
Kris Dunn scored the final ten points for Providence, bringing them back from a seven point deficit and into the championship game.
The Leaders
The Friars were led by Ben Bentil who netted 21 points in the game while Kris Dunn poured in 19 points and dished out eight assists.
Arizona's Ryan Anderson scored a game high 27 points for the Wildcats.
Next up
The Friars return to action on Sunday, November 29th when they face #3 Michigan State in the championship game. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. eastern time on ESPN2.
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