Friars Versus Oklahoma: The Friars have posted a 0-1 mark all-time versus Oklahoma. In the only meeting all-time between the two teams, the Friars were defeated, 83-74, on March 20, 1991 in Providence in the NIT.
Friar Tid Bits:
*The Friars have posted a 3-1 mark all-time in the BIG EAST/Big 12 Battle.
*Friars are looking for their first non-conf. win over a ranked opponent in a “true” road game since 12/13/75.
*The Friars have posted a 130-279 (.318) mark all-time versus top-25 teams, including a 3-5 mark in 2022-23.
*The Friars rank first in the BIG EAST in blocked shots, averaging 6.4 bpg.
*Josh Oduro leads the Friars with 1.4 blocks per game.
*Josh Oduro is 17 points shy of scoring 1,500 for his career.
*At .365 (183-501), the Friars have the top field goal percentage defense in the BIG EAST.
*Devin Carter is second on the team in scoring (15.0 ppg) and tied for first in rebounding (8.6 rpg).
*Devin Carter has recorded consecutive double-doubles, including a 17-point, 11-rebound effort vs. URI on 12/2.
*Devin Carter grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds and scored 10 points in a win over Wagner on 11/28.
*Bryce Hopkins is leading the Friars in scoring (17.3 ppg) and is tied for first in rebounding (8.6 rpg).
*Bryce Hopkins has recorded 20+ points in each of the last three games and has 12 career games with 20+ points.
*Bryce Hopkins recorded 25 pts/14 rbs for his 13th career double-double in PC’s win over Lehigh on 11/24.
*Ticket Gaines made a career-high seven three pointers in a win over Wagner on 11/28.
*Ticket Gaines was 9-15 (.600) from three-point territory last week.
*Josh Oduro was 13-18 from the field and scored a season-best 29 points versus Lehigh on 11/24.
*PC shot a season…
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