Joseph scores 21, Providence downs Central Connecticut State 59-55
Led by Bensley Joseph's 21 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 59-55 on Monday night5 HOURS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Bensley Joseph - Scoring surge in close winJoseph totaled 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes during Monday's 59-55 win over Central Connecticut State.
ImpactIn a game that was supposed to be a blowout in favor of the Friars, Joseph helped keep his team up against the Blue Devils until the eventual four-point victory. Leading his team in points was impressive especially as he transferred in from Miami this offseason, but his 50 percent shooting from the arc also looked solid compared to his 36.4 to end out the 2023-24 season. The senior guard should be a top scorer for Providence this season, after averaging 9.8 points and 3.9 assists across 32 games last season.
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Rich Barron - Available MondayBarron (lower body) is available for Monday's game against Central Connecticut, college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara reports.
ImpactBarron is available for Saturday's season opener according to head coach King English. The 6-foot-5 sophomore appeared in 33 games with the Friars last season, averaging 4.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists on 15.8 minutes per game.
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Christ Essandoko - Set to play in openerEssandoko is active for Monday's game versus Central Connecticut, college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara reports.
ImpactEssandoko was dealing with a hand injury late into the preseason, but is still ready to go for the start of the season. He will have an especially important role to play in the front court with Bryce Hopkins (knee) out.
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Bryce Hopkins - Unavailable in openerHopkins (knee) isn't available in Providence's opener against Central Connecticut, college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara reports.
ImpactHopkins wasn't expected to play given his knee injury, and this simply confirms those suspicions. The forward is one of the premier big men in the Big East and in the nation, but the Friars will need to wait until at least Nov. 9 against Stonehill before he takes the court.
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Jayden Pierre - Ready to go for openerPierre is set to play in Monday's game versus Central Connecticut, college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara reports.
ImpactPierre will play in Monday's opener after dealing with a groin injury late in the preseason. He started 31 of 32 games last season and averaged 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.4 minutes per game.
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