The Friars were also without Wesley Cardet Jr. in Wednesday's loss, and Bryce Hopkins is also out for the year.

Providence will once again have to lean on a next-man-up mentality when it heads to Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon for a Big East Conference clash with Butler.

Providence struggled defensively, allowing Butler to shoot 50% from the field and commit only six turnovers. Despite making a season-high 16 three-pointers, Providence fell short because of poor free-throw shooting and a late missed three-pointer.