|
Final Score |
Providence |
69 |
Arizona |
65 |
|
Leading Scorer |
Leading Rebounder |
Providence |
 Bentil: 21 |
 Bullock: 4 |
Arizona |
Anderson: 27 |
 Anderson: 12 |
Notes:
- Ben Bentil carried the scoring load for Providence for much of this game and led the Friars in scoring wit 21 points.
- Kris Dunn dealt with foul trouble for a lot of the night but took over in clutch time. Dunn score 11 of Providence’s 13 points in the last 3:58 and the other basket was a dunk he assisted on to Bentil. Dunn finished with 19 points on 7/9 shooting. He also had 8 assists.
- This game had the feel of an NCAA Tourament — complete with the horrendous referring — and will prove to be very helpful for Providence’s confidence in a tournament setting.
- Ryan Anderson killed Providence like he used to do in a Boston College uniform. Anderson led all scorers with 27 points and added a game high 12 rebounds.
- Rebounding was an ugly stat for Providence. Arizona dominated the glass to the tune of 43-22. The Friars gave up 16 offensive rebounds and 26 second chance points. That isn’t good and they obviously won despite it but that kind of disparity won’t be present in a lot of other wins this season.
- Junior Lomomba and Ryan Fazekas played well for Providence. Lomomba played excellent defense and added a few offensive moves to the rim. Fazekas hit two 3-pointer, including a key one to narrow an Arizona lead from 7 to 4 with 6:07 left in the game.
- Friars return to action Sunday in the final game of the Wooden Legacy Tournament at 10:00pm EST on ESPN2 against (3) Michigan State for the championship.
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One response to “Friars Win: (11) Arizona 65, Providence 69”
Rebounds and free throws need to improve significantly. 3 point % must go up. All of these improvements are needed against MSU.