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Sharaud Curry’s 17 points included an 8-for-8 effort from the foul line and a clutch 3-pointer with 1:28 remaining that was the crowning blow in Providence’s 76-65 victory over Bucknell in the second round of the World Vision Invitational at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.
Marshon Brooks added 15 points for the Friars (2-0), who trailed by as many as 7 in the first half but rallied to lead, 36-34, at the break.
Curry’s third and final 3-pointer gave Providence a 70-61 cushion.
The Friars face Mercer in today’s final. Mercer beat Bryant, 80-56, thanks to a game-opening 18-2 run.
Butler 73, Davidson 62 - Trailing by 10 in the first half at home, the No. 11 Bulldogs turned things around in their opener behind 17 points from Gordon Hayward and 15 from Willie Veasley.
Washington 96, Belmont 78 - Matthew Bryan-Amaning’s 23 points helped the No. 14 Huskies pull away in Seattle.
Michigan 97, Northern Michigan 50 - Manny Harris starred for the No. 15 Wolverines by recording the second triple-double in school history, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in Ann
Oklahoma 95, Mount St. Mary’s 71 - The No. 17 Sooners got a lift from their heralded freshmen as Steven Pledger had 21 points and Tiny Gallon had 18 points and 15 boards in Norman, Okla.
Dayton 90, Creighton 80 - Chris Wright (25 points) led a second-half surge that carried the No. 21 Flyers to their 21st straight home victory.
Georgia Tech 100, Florida A&M 59 - Freshman Derrick Favors had 10 points and eight rebounds in his anticipated debut, and the No. 22 Yellow Jackets had no trouble in Atlanta.
UNH 91, Suffolk 45 - Dane DiLiegro and Chandler Rhoads had 14 points apiece to lead five double-figure scorers for the hosts.
