Overview
- Ben Gold hit the first of two free throws with four seconds left in overtime after being fouled following a steal, providing the final margin.
- Nigel James Jr. was fouled on a 3-pointer with two seconds remaining in regulation and sank all three free throws to tie it at 94-94.
- Marquette led 54-44 at halftime before Providence surged to a five-point lead with 4:33 left, sending the game to overtime tied.
- James finished with 38 points and eight assists as Marquette placed five players in double figures, including Royce Parham (18), Chase Ross (16), Ben Gold (14) and Damarius Owens (12).
- Providence got 27 points from Jaylin Sellers and 26 from freshman Stefan Vaaks, remained without Jason Edwards (foot), and fell to 9-10 (2-6 Big East) as Marquette moved to 7-13 (2-7).