MARCH 2, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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The William B. Finneran Pavilion, Bryn Mawr, PA
A Jersey Guy: NCAA's next challenge for PCThe chatter and the momentum have been building all season at Providence as the Friars put together their best season since Rick Pitino put...
Collin Gillespie - Delivers 14 points in winGillespie finished Tuesday's 76-74 win over Providence with 14 points (4-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and three steals across 37 minutes.
ImpactGillespie has averaged 16.6 points, five rebounds and four assists during 36.2 minutes over the last five games. He collected a season-high-tying three steals and didn't commit a single turnover in Tuesday's win. The senior has shot 42.7 percent from three-point territory this season and will look to continue providing offense from deep range in Saturday's contest against Butler.
MARCH 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Caleb Daniels - Leading scorer in victoryDaniels closed with 20 points (6-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 76-74 victory over Providence.
ImpactDaniels recorded a season-high 20 points and tied his season-high for three-point attempts Tuesday. He has averaged 11.6 points and three rebounds while shooting 48.8 percent from the field during 29 minutes over the last 10 games. The senior has gone 86 percent from the free-throw line this season and will look to follow up his season-high performance with another aggressive offensive showing against Butler on Saturday.
MARCH 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Eric Dixon - Drops 15 points in winDixon finished Tuesday's 76-74 win over Providence with 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one block and three steals in 28 minutes.
ImpactDixon has averaged 9.4 points and 5.4 rebounds during 26.6 minutes over the last five games. He tied his season-high for steals in Tuesday's win and took above 10 attempts for the first time since the win over Seton Hall on Feb. 12. The sophomore who has shot 48 percent from three-point range will look to stretch the floor against Butler on Saturday.
MARCH 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jared Bynum - 10 dimes in narrow lossBynum finished Tuesday's 76-74 loss to Villanova with 19 points (6-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and one steal over 39 minutes.
ImpactBynum stepped up in a big way with Al Durham sidelined by a groin injury, though Durham should be ready to go by the time the Big East tournament begins next week. Still, Bynum deserves commendations for his effort down the stretch, as he's put up 20.6 points, 5.1 assists and 4.4 rebounds over his last eight games. He'll continue to play a key role in the postseason for the Big East regular season champions.
MARCH 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Daniels helps No. 11 Villanova top No. 9 Providence 76-74
Caleb Daniels scored 20 points and Eric Dixon scored 15 points to lead No. 11 Villanova past No. 9 Providence 76-74 in a tight Big East battleMARCH 2, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
