Providence basketball cruises in season-opener vs. Maine
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PROVIDENCE – Five Friars scored in double digits as Providence rolled to a convincing 83-56 season-opening win on Monday, Nov. 2.
Jacob Bannarbie led the way with 14 points, Ryan Mela had 13 while Malik Mack and Javon Bardwell each added 12, giving first-year head coach Bryan Hodgson his first win as Providence's bench boss. PC grabbed a 34-26 lead at the break and poured it on in the second half.
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The Friars shot 45.6 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from behind the arc and 57.9 percent from the foul line. Providence outrebounded the Black Bears 38-17, with 24 coming on the defensive glass, and recorded 17 steals, forced 22 turnovers and tallied 27 points off turnovers.
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Hudson Franz led the Black Bears with 13 points, one of three Maine players to reach double-figures in the loss.
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This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Providence basketball cruises in season-opener vs. Maine
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