5 Takeaways From PC’s 77-64 Loss to #3 Michigan State
Monday, November 30, 2015
The Providence College Friars (6-1) fell 77-64 to #3 (8-0) Michigan State on Sunday night in the championship game of the Wooden Legacy Tournament.
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The Friars led by six, 45-39, with just under 13 minutes to play in the game before Michigan State went on a 9-2 run to go up 48-47 with 11 minutes to play.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe lead went back and forth before Michigan State took a commanding seven point lead, 64-57, with three minutes to play in the game.
The Friars got as close as four after a Kris Dunn three-pointer, however, the Spartans knocked down free throws, accounting for seven of their final 13 points to seal the win.
The game saw 12 lead changes with Providence leading for nearly 20 minutes of play.
Leaders
Kris Dunn led the Friars with 21 points on 8 of 19 shooting from the field to go along with seven assists and five rebounds.
Ben Bentil followed up with 20 points in the game. Bentil had at least 20 points in every game of the tournament and was named to the all-tournament team with Kris Dunn.
Next up
PC returns to action on Wednesday, December 2nd when they host the University of Hartford at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.
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