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Providence vs Villanova Final: 85-72 - Recap
Providence got a 21-point performance from Ed Croswell, who added 10 rebounds as Providence ran past Villanova 85-72 on Saturday at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Providence was a -3.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Bryce Hopkins had 19 points for Providence and Noah Locke chipped in with 16 points. Jared Bynum had 2 assists for them, while Bryce Hopkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Villanova got 18 points from Eric Dixon in a losing cause and another 17 points from Justin Moore. Justin Moore contributed 4 assists for them, while Eric Dixon had 8 rebounds.
Providence led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Providence had a 36-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Providence heads into a battle against Connecticut. Villanova, meanwhile, will have their next action against Xavier.