The Providence College men’s basketball team was defeated by the No. 21/22 Marquette Golden Eagles (21-7, 12-5 BIG EAST), 82-52, on Tuesday, February 25 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. The Friars fell to 12-16 overall and 6-11 in BIG EAST play.

Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Providence Friars +13. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 149.5.

It's the first time Cooley has beaten his former team, and it comes as the former Friars coach is grieving the loss of his mother.

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Providence faces the No. 21 Marquette Golden Eagles after Bensley Joseph scored 25 points in the Friars' 93-72 loss to the Georgetown Hoyas.

Providence (12-16, 6-11) has lost six of seven. The Friars opened the game on a 6-0 run and turned their early momentum into a 17-15 lead before fading behind spotty ball control. Providence, which committed 18 turnovers, shot 33.9 percent from the floor (19 of 56) compared to 44.3 percent (27 of 61) for the Golden Eagles.

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