No. 21 Providence was just happy to get back on the court Thursday after postponing two games due to COVID-19 issues. Thus, coach Ed Cooley was willing to overlook some flaws in his team's performance.

He might not be as forgiving on Sunday now that the Friars have a game under their belts. Providence (15-2, 5-1 Big East) will host struggling Butler (9-9, 2-5), which has lost three straight and five of its last six conference games.

"Coming out of that pause, you just don't know how you're going to play," Cooley said after an 83-75 victory over Georgetown.