Rhode Island takes on Providence

Published Dec. 2, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Rhode Island (6-2) vs. Providence (7-1)

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

BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island and Providence both look to put winning streaks together . Rhode Island beat Harvard by seven on the road in its last outing. Providence is coming off a 72-68 home win over Texas Tech in its most recent game.

BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: Nate Watson has averaged 16.1 points and 5.8 rebounds to lead the way for the Friars. Aljami Durham is also a big contributor, accounting for 14.6 points per game. The Rams have been led by Makhel Mitchell, who is averaging 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 blocks.FIELD GOALS FOR MAKHEL: In eight appearances this season, Providence's Watson has shot 64.7 percent.

LONG-RANGE THREAT: Rhode Island's Jeremy Sheppard has attempted 41 3-pointers and connected on 43.9 percent of them, and is 13 for 28 over his past five games.

STREAK SCORING: Providence has won its last five home games, scoring an average of 79.6 points while giving up 66.8.

GETTING DEFENSIVE: Rhode Island has held opposing teams to 35.6 percent shooting from the field this year, the ninth-lowest percentage among all Division I teams.

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