Watson scores late, No. 17 Providence tops No. 22 Marquette

Providence's Nate Watson (0) and Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) defends Providence's Alyn Breed (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence's Noah Horchler (14) and Nate Watson (0) celebrate a win over Marquette as Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) walks off the court following an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart watches the play from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence's Jared Bynum (4) makes a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Marquette's Darryl Morsell (32) attempts to block a shot by Providence's Al Durham (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence's Nate Watson (0) takes a shot past the defense of Marquette's Kur Kuath (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Marquette's Darryl Morsell (32) drives to the basket against the defense ofProvidence's Justin Minaya (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence's Nate Watson (0) shoots as Marquette's Darryl Morsell (32) and Kur Kuath (35) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Providence head coach Ed Cooley questions a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)