Devin Carter scores 21 to help Providence beat Wisconsin 72-59 in the Gavitt Tipoff Games

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Devin Carter scored 21 points, Bryce Hopkins added 16 points and Providence beat Wisconsin 72-59 on Tuesday night in the Gavitt Tipoff Games.

The Friars moved to 5-1 all-time against the Badgers, including a 58-57 victory on Dec. 11, 1995 in the last game of the series played in Providence.

Providence made five 3-pointers during a 17-2 run to build an early 27-9 lead. Wisconsin went 4 of…