Only one more half stands between Davidson and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. After one quarter their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating Eastern Michigan 41-21.

Providence won the first meeting, an 85-75 overtime victory, while Butler narrowly took home the win in the second, 75-72. Butler has been significantly tested during this losing streak: four of their last seven games have been against ranked opponents,