Providence players Ed Croswell, left, Jared Bynum (4), Al Durham (1), Alyn Breed, second right, and Noah Horchler (14) celebrate as they extend their lead late during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Providence center Nate Watson (0) dunks the ball on a pass by guard Jared Bynum (4) as Butler guard Chuck Harris (3) and guard Simas Lukosius (41) look on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) is fouled by Providence's Ed Croswell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Providence guard Al Durham (1) scores a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Providence coach Ed Cooley speaks with his team during a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier coach Travis Steele stands near the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier guard Paul Scruggs (1) drives past Providence's Alyn Breed (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) drives for the basket past Xavier's Jerome Hunter (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)