The Friars and Bulldogs open Big East play on Saturday, Dec. 13. Butler is 7-2 while Providence is 7-4 in nonconference play.
Eastern Illinois comes into the matchup with Butler as losers of three in a row. Sunday's meeting is the first this season for the squads.
Providence heads into a matchup against Butler as winners of three straight games. Saturday's meeting is the first this season for the two teams.