Providence puts streak on line vs CCSU

Published Dec. 9, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

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Central Connecticut (2-7) vs. Providence (9-1)

Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Providence looks for its fifth straight victory of the season as it goes up against Central Connecticut. Central Connecticut came up short in a 67-45 game at New Hampshire on Saturday. Providence is coming off a 68-58 win at home over Vermont on Tuesday.

TEAM LEADERS: Nigel Scantlebury is averaging 12 points to lead the charge for the Blue Devils. Andre Snoddy is also a key contributor, accounting for 6.2 points and six rebounds per game. The Friars have been led by Nate Watson, who is averaging 16 points and 5.1 rebounds.SOLID SCANTLEBURY: Scantlebury has connected on 50 percent of the 30 3-pointers he's attempted and has made 7 of 13 over the last three games. He's also converted 90.5 percent of his foul shots this season.

SLIPPING AT 75: Central Connecticut is 0-6 when it allows at least 75 points and 2-1 when it holds opponents to less than 75.

BEHIND THE ARC: Central Connecticut's Ian Krishnan has attempted 47 3-pointers and connected on 34 percent of them, and is 7 for 19 over the last three games.

DID YOU KNOW: Providence gets to the line more often than any other Big East team. The Friars have averaged 23.6 foul shots per game this season, including 26.5 per game over their four-game winning streak.

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