Bynum’s 27 points lift No. 11 Friars over Xavier in 3 OTs

Published February 23, 2022 10:13 PM

By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Writer

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jared Bynum had 27 points, including a key 3-pointer to help 11th-ranked Providence hold off Xavier 99-92 in triple overtime. A.J. Reeves added 16 points and Al Durham had 13 to help the Friars win their second consecutive overtime game. They are 3-0 in OT this season, and it’s the first time in school history Providence has notched 13 Big East wins. Adam Kunkel had 20 points and Paul Scruggs added 19 for Xavier, which has lost two straight and seven of its last 10 games. Scruggs hit a tying 3-pointer as time expired in the second overtime.

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