Providence College Forward Ben Bentil played 14 minutes in his team’s 70-77 loss to DePaul University yesterday after hurting his right ankle.

Without the 6 foot 9inch Ghanaian in the front court, the Friars got out rebounded 42-22 by the Blue Demons and had to deal with a bad shooting night from fourth year Guard Kris Dunn who converted just five of 20 attempted shots.

Bentil got injured when battling for the ball 10 minutes into the game. He limped off the court but returned to play four more minutes on his way to recording six points and two blocks.

Providence coach Ed Cooley praised Bentil’s effort but wasn’t sure how his injury would pan out.

“He tried to give it a go, so I give him a lot of credit but he couldn’t go. It was sore, swollen. Hope for the best and see what happens.”

Going into the game, Bentil averaged 20.3 points per game to pace the Big East Conference in scoring in what has been a successful season for the second year Forward.

Bentil grew up in Ghana before leaving for Philadelphia when he was 15 where he enrolled at St.Andrews School.

Providence, ranked third in the Big East will host Villanova at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center on Saturday February 6 as Creighton hosts DePaul.