Providence forces OT, upsets No. 19 Creighton

Josh Oduro logged 32 points and 12 rebounds to lead Providence to a 91-87 overtime win over visiting No. 19 Creighton on Wednesday night.

The win was the second for Providence (15-8, 6-6 Big East) against a ranked opponent this season.

Devin Carter also posted a double-double with 28 points (21 in the second half and overtime), 11 boards and six assists for the Friars, who shot 46.6 percent from the field and 4-of-5 in the extra session.

Jayden Pierre and Corey Floyd Jr. added 10 points apiece.

Baylor Scheierman led Creighton (16-7, 7-5) with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Steven Ashworth scored 20 points on 6-of-7 3-point shooting, and Trey Alexander had 18 points and six assists.

The final 2:23 of regulation featured three ties, but a mini 5-0 run including an Alexander finish inside and Ashworth’s fourth triple gave Creighton a 78-75 lead with 45 seconds left.

Carter’s deep three with 28 seconds left forced overtime during which Providence’s Davonte Gaines and Ashworth alternated threes in the first 1:30 before alternating five-point runs.

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