Kim English, like Ed Cooley before him, sends No. 6 Marquette to a loss in Providence

Providence guard Devin Carter (22), center, passes under pressure from Marquette guard Tyler Kolek, left, and forward David Joplin (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Providence, R.I.

Providence guard Devin Carter (22), center, passes under pressure from Marquette guard Tyler Kolek, left, and forward David Joplin (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Devin Carter scored 22 points with eight rebounds to lead Providence to a 72-57 victory over No. 6 Marquette. It's the third time in five seasons the unranked Friars have beaten a Golden Eagles team in The Associated Press Top 25. Carter made five 3-pointers and Ticket Gaines also hit five from beyond the arc to score 18 for Providence. The Friars have not lost at home to Marquette since 2019. Reigning Big East Player of the Year Tyler Kolek had 21 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Marquette.

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