Friars Versus Rhode Island: The Providence Friars and the URI Rams will be playing for the 133rd time on December 2. PC holds a 76-56 edge in the series, including a 40-23 mark in Providence. In the last 19 meetings between the two teams, Providence holds a 13-6 advantage with the Friars winning 10 of the last 12 games. Last season, the Friars defeated the Rams, 88-74, on December 2, 2022 in Kingston, R.I. In the most recent meeting at the Amica Mutual Pavilion on December 4, 2021, the Friars earned a 66-52 win. The first two meetings between PC and URI were exhibition contests in Kingston in 1920 and 1921. The first regular season match-up was a 53-28 Friar win at the Rhode Island Auditorium on February 9, 1935.
Friar Tid Bits:
*The Friars have played Rhode Island more than any other opponent all-time (132 times).
*The Friars rank first in the BIG EAST in blocked shots, averaging 6.6 bpg.
*Josh Oduro leads the Friars with 1.4 blocks per game.
*Josh Oduro is 27 points shy of scoring 1,500 for his career.
*At .353 (155-439) the Friars have the top field goal percentage defense in the BIG EAST.
*The Friars had a season-high 25 assists on 29 made baskets in a win over Wagner on 11/28.
*Devin Carter grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds and scored 10 points in a win over Wagner on 11/28.
*Ticket Gaines made a career-high seven three pointers in a win over Wagner on 11/28.
*Bryce Hopkins is leading the Friars in scoring (16.3 ppg) and rebounding (8.9 rpg).
*Bryce Hopkins recorded 25 pts/14 rbs for his 13th career double-double in PC’s win over Lehigh on 11/24.
*Josh Oduro was 13-18 from the field and scored a season-best 29 points versus Lehigh on 11/24.
*Devin Carter recorded his fourth career…
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