Friars Versus Wagner: The Friars have posted a 4-0 record all-time versus Wagner, including a 3-0 mark in Providence. In the first meeting all-time, the Friars defeated Wagner, 73-64, in Providence on February 26, 1947. In the most recent matchup, the Friars earned a 76-54 win on December 17, 2016 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Friars Versus The Northeast Conference: The Friars have posted a 43-5 mark all-time versus teams from the Northeast Conference. The Friars’ most recent win over a NEC team was a 71-57 win over Merrimack on November 21, 2022 at the AMP. The Friars posted a 2-0 mark versus the NEC last season as they also defeated Stonehill, 100-76, on November 15, 2022.
Friar Tid Bits:
*The Friars are tied for first in the BIG EAST in blocked shots, averaging 6.0 bpg.
*Garwey Dual leads the Friars with 1.4 blocks per game.
*At .366 (137-374) the Friars have the top field goal percentage defense in the BIG EAST.
*Bryce Hopkins is leading the Friars in scoring (15.7 ppg) and rebounding (9.3 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 double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds versus Georgia (11/19).
*Devin Carter was named to the Bahar Mar All-Tournament Team on 11/19 after leading PC to a 1-1 mark.
*PC shot a season best 24-41 (58.5%) versus Wisconsin on 11/14.
*Devin Carter scored 21 points versus Wisconsin, it was the eighth time in his career where he scored 20+ points.
*Josh Oduro registered 13 pts/12 rbs for his 16th career double-double in PC’s win over Milwaukee on…
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