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Nate Watson - Ties season-high point total Watson produced 24 points (10-12 FG, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 68-58 victory over Vermont.

Impact Watson demonstrated elite scoring capability early on, muscling for position down low and hitting turnaround jumpers off the dribble. He scored six points in the first three minutes of play to help Providence rocket out to an 11 point lead before the Catamounts scored once. Despite drawing double teams a majority of the night Watson didn't slow down, he went into halftime with 15 points. He then came out in the second half and used the attention he commanded to open up opportunities for teammates. The senior was coming off of two games where he ended up in foul trouble early and he failed to reach 10 points. Unhindered by the past, he will look to continue dominating the court against the Blue Devils on Saturday.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reeves, Watson power Providence past Vermont 68-58

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DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jared Bynum - Sitting out third straight game Providence head coach Ed Cooley said Bynum (foot) won't be available for Tuesday's game against Vermont, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact He'll be sidelined for a third consecutive game while he contends with a strained left foot. Bynum has started in each of his seven appearances with the Friars prior to suffering the injury, posting averages of 6.3 points, 3.7 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 20.3 minutes.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vermont pays visit to Providence

Vermont and Providence both look to put winning streaks together

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ed Croswell - Records double-double Croswell chipped in 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds, one block and two steals across 22 minutes during Saturday's 66-52 victory over Rhode Island.

Impact Crosswell was one of three Friars to record double-digit points on the night. He was the only of those three to record a double-double which was his first of the season. In his last two appearances, the senior has averaged 12 points and 10.5 rebounds through 22 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Horchler - Paces scoring in victory Horchler totaled 16 points (5-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes during Saturday's 66-52 win over Rhode Island.

Impact Horchler led paced the floor in scoring and was one of three Providence players to record double-digit points on the night. The forward recorded a season-high amount of three-point attempts and makes, his precision from range helped secure Providence's sixth consecutive home win this season. In his last five appearances, the senior has averaged 14.4 points and 6.8 rebounds during 33.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Croswell leads Providence past Rhode Island 66-52

Ed Croswell pulled down 15 rebounds and added 13 points to lead Providence to a 66-52 win over Rhode Island

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alyn Breed - Starting again Saturday Breed is starting Saturday's game against Rhode Island, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Breed will make his second straight start with Jared Bynum (foot) unavailable once again. The sophomore totaled seven points and a rebound in 25 minutes during Wednesday's win over Texas Tech.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Bynum - Not facing Rhode Island Bynum (foot) is out for Saturday's game against Rhode Island, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Bynum didn't play Wednesday against Texas Tech and is now in line to miss a second straight contest. The junior guard is averaging 6.3 points and 3.7 assists per game, and his next chance to play will come next Tuesday at home against Vermont.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Reeves - Stays busy on the boards in win Reeves posted 14 points (4-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 72-68 win over Texas Tech.

Impact Reeves recorded more rebounds than any other teammate or opposing player in Wednesday's win. In his second start since leaving the starting lineup due to illness, he filled the role of the lead rebounder. He recorded four offensive rebounds and four defensive rebounds that he turned into scoring opportunities on his way to a season-high 14 points. Since returning to the starting lineup, the senior has averaged 13 points and 4.5 rebounds in 34 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aljami Durham - Secures win Durham totaled 23 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 12-13 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 72-68 win over Texas Tech.

Impact Durham was relentless in the win where he posted a season-high 23 points. The senior has scored double-digits in all eight of his appearances this season largely thanks to impeccable free-throw shooting. Four of Texas Tech's starters recorded 4 or more fouls giving Durham plenty of time to shine from the free-throw line where he took a career-high amount of shots. In a one-score game with two minutes to go, every point mattered, and the 6-foot-4 guard stood tall under pressure to secure his team the win.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rhode Island takes on Providence

Rhode Island and Providence both look to put winning streaks together

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brycen Goodine - Limited in return Goodine recorded zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over three minutes during Wednesday's 72-68 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact Goodine returned after missing Saturday's game due to illness, but he matched his season-low total in minutes and was held scoreless for the fourth time this year. While Goodine is technically in the rotation, he's not seeing enough minutes in close games to be on the fantasy radar just yet.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Minaya - 28 bench minutes in return Minaya notched six points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 72-68 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact Minaya had worked his way into the starting lineup for two games before a non-COVID illness forced him to sit out last Saturday, but he was back in action Wednesday as expected. The senior's output wasn't the greatest, but he still saw more minutes than any other reserve, as well as three Providence starters. He'll continue in his quest to regain a starting spot Saturday against Rhode Island.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Durham scores 23, leads Providence over Texas Tech 72-68

Al Durham scored 23 points to lead Providence to a 72-68 victory over previously unbeaten Texas Tech in the Big East-Big 12 Battle

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brycen Goodine - Trending towards return Goodine (illness) is expected to play Wednesday against Texas Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Providence is getting some added depth back for Wednesday's game against a Big 12 opponent as Goodine is likely returning from a one-game absence due to illness. Goodine averages 4.0 points and 1.0 rebounds in 9.2 minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Minaya - Likely back against Texas Tech Minaya (illness) is expected to play Wednesday against Texas Tech after returning to practice earlier in the week, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Providence will be getting a pair of contributors back in the fold Wednesday with Minaya and Brycen Goodine set to return. Minaya missed Saturday's game against St. Peter's but had started the previous two games and made an impact on the defensive end with three steals and two blocks in that span.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Tech puts streak on line vs Providence

Texas Tech looks for its seventh straight win of the season as it goes up against Providence

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jared Bynum - Will miss Wednesday's game Bynum (foot) will miss Wednesday's game against Texas Tech, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Bynum went down in last Saturday's game against St. Peter's with a foot/ankle injury. He was seen wearing a boot on his right foot in the second half. It's unclear how long term of an injury this might be. Providence will take on Rhode Island on Saturday as well.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Watson - Delivers 23 points Watson notched 23 points (8-12 FG, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 33 minutes during Saturday's 85-71 victory over Saint Peter's.

Impact Watson was a perfect seven for seven from the free-throw line in Saturday's victory. He has now scored over 20 points three times this season. Through his first seven games, the senior has averaged 17.7 points and 5.9 rebounds on 31.1 minutes.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Horchler - Unstoppable in win Horchler totaled 25 points (9-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block over 39 minutes during Saturday's 85-71 victory over Saint Peter's.

Impact Horchler paired his third double-double of the season with his best offensive night since transferring. He led the Friars in scoring, rebounding and assists in a display of utter dominance. The senior has averaged 11.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists through 31 minutes during the first seven games this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE