What is it with games against Providence? Since the ‘19-’20 season, Xavier and Providence have played seven times (counting this game). Only one of those games was a snoozer.
The first matchup of the 19-20 season featured a monster performance from Tyrique Jones and the game swung back and forth before X put it away late. The second fixture was at The Dunk and was another back and forth game before Luwane Pipkins stole it late for the Friars.
20-21 saw the first game go to the Muskies who, after completely collapsing in the last four minutes, clinched victory thanks to a Colby Jones buzzer beater.