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Providence vs Columbia Final: 78-64 - Recap
Providence earned a 78-64 victory over Columbia on Saturday, getting 13 points from Jayden Pierre at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Providence won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -22.5-point spread.
Ed Croswell had 13 points for Providence and Noah Locke chipped in with 10 points. Jared Bynum had 8 assists for them, while Bryce Hopkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Columbia got a 17-point performance from Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa, who was supported by 11 points from Josh Odunowo. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa had 2 assists in a losing cause for Columbia, while Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa grabbed 10 rebounds.
Providence led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Providence as they grabbed 37 boards, while Columbia only had 34
Providence heads into a battle against TCU. Columbia, meanwhile, will have their next action against Marist.