Game Notes & Preview: (23) Providence (11-3, 2-1) at Creighton (10-4, 1-2) 1/6/2024

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 2:00p.m.

📍 Venue: CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE

📺 Broadcast: FS1 with Matt Schumacker and Nick Bahe (Fox Sports App); Radio with John Rooke and Joe Hassett on WPRO-99.7 FM/630 AM (The Varsity Network App & YouTube); FriarTV

🤑 Opening Line: Providence +10.5, Over/Under 137.5

Providence College Friars:

• Record: 11-3, 2-1
• Recent Performances:
  • The Friars are on a 4-game winning streak, including a 2-0 start to Big East play with wins over Marquette and Butler. Devin Carter was named Big East Player of the Week on December 27th after averaging 23.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in Providence’s two Big East wins. Providence is ranked 23rd in this week’s AP Top 25 and USA Today Coaches Poll
• Providence vs:
  • Providence is 57-55 all-time against Seton Hall with the Friars being 30-18 at home. Providence and Seton Hall first met on February 26, 1927.
• Stat Leaders:
  • Points/Game – Devin Carter, 16.8
  • Rebounds/Game – Bryce Hopkins, 8.6
  • Assists/Game – Devin Carter, 3.0
  • Minutes/Game – Bryce Hopkins, 34.5

Creighton Bluejays

• Record: 8-5, 1-1
• Recent Performances:
  • Seton Hall started Big East play 1-1 with an impressive win at home against UConn and a blowout loss, by 20, on the road at Xavier last time out on December 23rd.
• Stat Leaders:
  • Points/Game – Kadary Richmond, 15.2
  • Rebounds/Game – Jaden Bediako, 8.1
  • Assists/Game – Kadary Richmond, 4.2
  • Minutes/Game – Kadary Richmond, 31.8

Game Preview:

In the upcoming Providence vs. Creighton game, the Friars face a crucial test following the season-ending injury of Bryce Hopkins. Coach Kim English must navigate this challenge by adjusting the team’s offense and defense. This game is pivotal for NCAA Tournament implications, as the Selection Committee monitors how teams perform without key players. Providence must quickly adapt to maintain their standing in the Big East and showcase their resilience in the wake of adversity. This match is not just about winning, but also proving their depth and strategy under pressure.

Score Prediction: Providence X, Creighton X

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