Providence averages 71.6 points per game, 3.9 more than the 67.7 Villanova gives up. The Wildcats and Friars square off Friday for the first time in Big East play this season.

Providence Friars (9-9, 3-4 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (11-7, 4-3 Big East) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -8.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE ...

Marquette Golden Eagles (11-6, 3-3 Big East) at Providence Friars (9-12, 2-6 Big East) Providence, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Big East foes Providence and Marquette will ...

Providence Friars (9-9, 3-4 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (11-7, 4-3 Big East) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence faces Villanova in Big East action Friday. The Wildcats ...

Georgetown Hoyas (13-6, 4-4 Big East) at Providence Friars (9-10, 3-5 Big East) Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown faces Providence after Micah Peavy scored ...

Joseph added six rebounds for the Friars (10-10, 4-5 Big East Conference). Jayden Pierre scored 14 points, shooting 7 for 12, including 0 for 5 from beyond the arc. Jabri Abdur-Rahim shot 2 for 3 from ...

And whoever it is wearing that Providence Friars uniform, they’ll learn from this so that next time things will go their way. More:Providence basketball proves no match for this Big East contender.

Xavier Musketeers (5-11, 0-5 Big East) at Providence Friars (8-11, 1-5 Big East) Providence, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence enters the matchup against Xavier after ...

Providence was terrific through 20 minutes Sunday afternoon at Gampel Pavilion. The Friars simply couldn’t come up with a finishing touch against the current power in the Big East and beyond.