Twitter Reactions: Friars Fall to Nova

Providence lost to Villanova in the Big East Semifinals, 76-68, on Friday night. PC stars Kris Dunn (9 points, 1-8 shooting) and Ben Bentil (3 points, 1-5 shooting) were shut down by Nova in this one, but the Friars got solid nights out of Rodney Bullock (18 points, 7 rebounds, 4-5 from 3), Kyron Cartwright (14 points, 6-10 shooting) and Drew Edwards (3-4 shooting).

Bentil fouled out early, and the Friars trailed by as many as 14 points deep into the second half, but went on a run to cut the lead to two with over six minutes to play. Villanova was ultimately too much for the Friars on this night though, and pulled away in the final minute.

Providence now awaits Selection Sunday, when they will find out where they are headed for the NCAA Tournament.

Here are Twitter reactions from Friday night:
 

For the seventh time in program history, @NovaMBB has advanced to the #MadeAtMSG Championship Game. HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/H465OeG4Ns

— #MadeAtMSG (@BIGEASTMBB) March 12, 2016

Updated MSG wins since Feb. 1:

Villanova – 2
Providence – 2
Knicks – 2

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 12, 2016

Villanova takes down Providence to advance to the Big East championship for second straight year. pic.twitter.com/EZzCIkg8MP

— ESPN College BBall (@ESPNCBB) March 12, 2016

SURVIVE AND ADVANCE!

Villanova defeats Providence, 76-68 behind Kris Jenkins' 21 Pts. pic.twitter.com/HdYdnzkUil

— 120 Sports (@120Sports) March 12, 2016

Here comes Providence! The Friars have rallied and now trail top-seeded Villanova by only two with just under 7 minutes left on FS1.

— SI College Hoops (@si_ncaabb) March 12, 2016

Two threes by Jalen Lindsey and Kyron Cartwright and @TheGarden explodes; Nova 55-53.

— Kevin McNamara (@KevinMcNamara33) March 12, 2016

Rodney Bullock with his fourth 3-pointer of the night to cut the Villanova lead to six, 68-62 with 1:10 remaining. #MadeAtMSG

— Anthony Robinson (@ARobinson_) March 12, 2016

"That's the longest we've ever played w/out Ben Bentil in a critical game like this. He had some uncharacteristic fouls tonight." -Ed Cooley

— Vin Parise (@VinParise) March 12, 2016

'Yesterday he looked like Superman. Today Kryptonite got him.' Ed Cooley on Ben Bentil.

— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 12, 2016

Since Ben Bentil fouled out, Friars on 12-3 run @BIGEAST

— Kevin McNamara (@KevinMcNamara33) March 12, 2016

The Garden is ALIVE. Providence has cut Nova’s lead to 55-53. And without Ben Bentil, who has fouled out.

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) March 12, 2016

Ben Bentil picks up his 5th foul with 9:40 to play #pcbb https://t.co/m92LQP7IWE

— Big East Hoops 24/7 (@BigEastTourney) March 12, 2016

"Let's be special. Let's have fun."- @PCFriarsmbb @CoachCooleyPC inside the locker room before today's game. https://t.co/7yJDhDlo5u

— FS1 (@FS1) March 11, 2016

"We are right there. Right, right there."- @PCFriarsmbb Head Coach @CoachCooleyPC at the half.

2nd half NOW on FS1 https://t.co/IrfmV7ZMR8

— FS1 (@FS1) March 12, 2016

Ed Cooley gamble to play Rodney Bullock with two fouls pays off: scores five points on last two possessions and Wildcats lead is 29-25

— Kevin McNamara (@KevinMcNamara33) March 12, 2016

"I've said it all year to everyone I know in the NBA world….. Kris Dunn is that special type of point guard to build around." -Jay Wright

— Vin Parise (@VinParise) March 12, 2016

Before tonight's tip, go all-access with #BIGEASThoops Player of the Year Kris Dunn and @PCAthletics. #MadeAtMSG https://t.co/hDvZghfozW

— #MadeAtMSG (@BIGEASTMBB) March 11, 2016

Jay Wright on Kris Dunn. #BIGEASTtourney pic.twitter.com/ikZvkCSGkG

— Jammel Cutler (@JCut_NBA) March 12, 2016

Kris Dunn highlight infinity @pcbbCWO @Kevin_Farrahar @pcbb1917 #pcbb pic.twitter.com/Uqspc15tFO

— Big East Hoops 24/7 (@BigEastTourney) March 12, 2016

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