Freeman leads Rhode Island against Providence after 21-point outing
Providence Friars (5-3) at Rhode Island Rams (2-5)
Kingston, Rhode Island; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island hosts the Providence Friars after Brayon Freeman scored 21 points in Rhode Island's 53-49 loss to the Boston College Eagles.
The Rams have gone 1-2 at home. Rhode Island has a 2-1 record in games decided by 10 points or more.
The Friars have gone 0-1 away from home. Providence ranks seventh in the Big East shooting 33.6% from deep. Jayden Pierre paces the Friars shooting 77.8% from 3-point range.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ishmael Leggett is shooting 43.2% and averaging 18.3 points for the Rams. Freeman is averaging 12.5 points for Rhode Island.
Noah Locke averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Friars, scoring 9.5 points while shooting 32.7% from beyond the arc. Bryce Hopkins is averaging 14.6 points and 7.8 rebounds for Providence.
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