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Villanova Downs Providence 64-60 - Match Report
Villanova earned a 64-60 victory over Providence on Saturday, getting 18 points from Collin Gillespie at Dunkin' Donuts Center.
Villanova was a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had 17 points for Villanova and Saddiq Bey chipped in with 13 points. Collin Gillespie had 5 assists for them, while Saddiq Bey was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Providence got a 18-point performance from Nate Watson, who was supported by 11 points from David Duke. Maliek White had 2 assists in a losing cause for Providence, while David Duke grabbed 10 rebounds.
Villanova was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Providence won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-29.
Villanova looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the St. John's. Providence will aim to get back on the winning track at Butler.