Twitter Reactions: Bentil, Friars Roll Butler

Ben Bentil and the Friars put on a show on Thursday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.

Providence advanced to the Big East Semifinals behind Bentil’s 38 points, and contributions across the board. Kris Dunn made 6-8 shots from the field, Jalen Lindsey connected on a pair of 3 pointers and grabbed seven rebounds, and Rodney Bullock added eight points and nine rebounds, as PC defeated Butler 74-60.

The story of the game was Bentil, who tied a Providence Big East Tournament record with his 38 points. Bentil scored in every way imaginable — posting up, beyond the arc (where he was 5-9), and everywhere in between. How good was Bentil? He put up 38 and attempted just one foul shot on the game. He finished 16-24 from the field and grabbed eight rebounds.

Bentil also lit Twitter on fire.

Ben Bentil tied the @PCAthletics record for points in a #MadeAtMSG game with 38 in the Friars 74-60 win! HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/4UfQ2zSExs

— BIG EAST MBB (@BIGEASTMBB) March 10, 2016

Ed Cooley: “I told Ben (Bentil) I was a fan today. I was literally a fan today. I haven’t seen that in a long long time in our league.”

— Kami Mattioli (@kmattio) March 10, 2016

38 POINTS! It was the Ben Bentil show. The @PCFriarsmbb star talks with @MollyAMcGrath after his big game. https://t.co/3CbicxowaE

— FS1 (@FS1) March 10, 2016

Ed Cooley on Ben Bentil on @FS: “We were trying to give him the ball every single time. God Bless him, he’s a special player.”

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 10, 2016

Ben Bentil goes off for 38 (!!) as Providence knocks off Butler, 74-60, to advance to @BIGEAST semis vs Villanova. pic.twitter.com/4CuMefb2kq

— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 10, 2016

The Friars are moving on to the #MadeAtMSG Semifinals! Ben Bentil scores 38 along with 8 rebounds! They win 74-60. pic.twitter.com/tULqxofbgr

— BIG EAST MBB (@BIGEASTMBB) March 10, 2016

26 NBA teams are credentialed for @BIGEASTMBB. Not a bad time for Ben Bentil to go off for 38 and counting.

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 10, 2016

My lil bro @benbentil lighting it up at the Big East Tournament!!! 🔥🔥

— LaDontae Henton (@HentonBuckets23) March 10, 2016

Ben Bentil is unstoppable right now. He has 36 points and seven rebounds — with five 3-pointers. Also attacking… https://t.co/jaejFn2kmW

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 10, 2016

BEN BENTIL. UNCONSCIOUS.

— Cayleigh Griffin (@cayleighgriffin) March 10, 2016

Ben Bentil ARE YOU SERIOUS?! 36 points for the @PCFriarsmbb star! #BIGEASTtourney #MadeAtMSG

— FS1 (@FS1) March 10, 2016

BEN. BENTIL. BEAST. MODE. He’s got 28 points and 6 boards as the Friars lead 56-47 with 9:27 to play. #MadeAtMSG https://t.co/vb1LXUgox2

— BIG EAST MBB (@BIGEASTMBB) March 10, 2016

Ben Bentil is putting on an offensive show against Butler. 28 points & 4-for-7 from three with 10 minutes to play.

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) March 10, 2016

Ed Cooley’s thoughts on Ben Bentil – “I was a fan today.” @PCAthletics #MadeAtMSG https://t.co/EAooxtiKKU

— BIG EAST MBB (@BIGEASTMBB) March 10, 2016

Ben Bentil looks like he’s playing in CYO when he has half’s like he just did against @ButlerMBB. #pcbb

— Dean Harrington (@DeansDesk) March 10, 2016

“Coach, just get Ben the ball.”
-Kris Dunn to Ed Cooley in the huddles vs Butler today. Bentil with 38 pts & 8 rebs pic.twitter.com/mpnCyFmcWT

— Vin Parise (@VinParise) March 10, 2016

.@PCFriarsmbb star Kris Dunn joins @RobStoneONFOX, @SteveLavin64 & Donny Marshall after the win #BIGEASTtourney https://t.co/sXgUM7fZWj

— FS1 (@FS1) March 10, 2016

Ben Bentil and Kris Dunn both tremendous this afternoon in #BigEast tourney as @PCFriarsmbb beat @ButlerMBB for 3rd time this season, 74-60.

— Jim Donaldson (@JDonaldsonProJo) March 10, 2016

You just can’t stop Kris Dunn. #BIGEASTtourney #MadeAtMSG pic.twitter.com/eqH8zXKDBP

— FS1 (@FS1) March 10, 2016

Add another clip to the Kris Dunn highlight reel. #pcbb @pcbb1917 @Kevin_Farrahar @pcbbCWO pic.twitter.com/khayu0quOE

— Big East Hoops 24/7 (@BigEastTourney) March 10, 2016

Ben Bentil is a stud. And look at what Kris Dunn just did. Friars rolling right now.

— Raphielle Johnson (@raphiellej) March 10, 2016

Ed Cooley sums it up – the @BIGEASTMBB Tournament is the best in America. WATCH: https://t.co/WdcHT5puCW

— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) March 10, 2016

Ed Cooley’s thoughts on Ben Bentil – “I was a fan today.” @PCAthletics #MadeAtMSG https://t.co/EAooxtiKKU

— BIG EAST MBB (@BIGEASTMBB) March 10, 2016

“Leaders pay attention here. Will your team”- @PCFriarsmbb @CoachCooleyPC inside the huddle. #BIGEASTtourney https://t.co/gerIoBDSGx

— FS1 (@FS1) March 10, 2016

Come inside the huddle with @PCFriarsmbb Head Coach @CoachCooleyPC at the #BIGEASTtourney #MadeAtMSG https://t.co/YZt5rtdkk0

— FS1 (@FS1) March 10, 2016

The addition of flex offense to go with heavy ball screen looks have given Ed Cooley many more offensive options. PC is 4-4 FG, leads 9-3

— Kevin McNamara (@KevinMcNamara33) March 10, 2016

Quadree Smith cannot believe this @PCAthletics 7-0 run! pic.twitter.com/tbC9kJNLIS

— BIG EAST MBB (@BIGEASTMBB) March 10, 2016

 

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