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New Hampshire was competitive early and overwhelmed late, as Providence continued a scoring binge that has defined its first five games of this season. Jason Edwards led five in double figures with 25 points and added eight assists in what will go down as a 98-66 cruise past the Wildcats on Nov. 18.
The Hokies defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 98-67 in their season opener on Monday. Senior forward Tobi Lawal and junior center Amani Hansberry both recorded double-doubles in the victory. Lawal finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Hansberry — a transfer from West Virginia — added 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Providence saw a 20-point cushion cut to single digits before dispatching the Crusaders, 89-79, on Monday night at the AMP. Two Friar freshman impress
Olivia Anderson sets tone with seven points in first quarter to spark Providence to 71-15 win over Tinley Park.
Kim English couldn’t take the floor without being stopped by familiar faces in the crowd. Nate Tomlinson was living and dying with every play and every call on the Colorado bench.
It's the second time this season Carmody has attempted 10-plus free throws, while she has yet to attempt 10 or more field goals in a game. Carmody is one of four players in the ACC averaging at least 14.5 points on fewer than 10 shots per game.
The Brown University men's basketball team was in search of its first win. The Bears had to first deal with some news, then handled Holy Cross.
The Providence Friars (2-1) will go up against the New Hampshire Wildcats (2-2) at Amica Mutual Pavilion on Tuesday.