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Season-high points in pop-up start Mela supplied 18 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and four steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 80-77 loss to DePaul.

Impact Mela got his first start in eight games and seventh total start of the season in the loss to the Blue Demons. The freshman forward made the most of his opportunities, logging a season-high 18 points and four steals. After this solid outing, there's no doubts that he'll at least be considered for a start again at Xavier this Saturday.

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Gunn scores 23 points and DePaul beats Providence 80-77 to snap six-game losing streak

CJ Gunn scored 23 points to help lead the DePaul Blue Demons past the Providence Friars 80-77 on Wednesday and snap a six-game losing streak

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Sent to bench Mela will come off the bench for Providence against Creighton.

Impact The freshman forward started the last six games for which he's been available, but he's been pulled for the starting five in favor of Rich Barron. Mela should still contribute for the Friars on Wednesday night, but he'll do so in a backup role.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Mela (illness) will start for the Friars during Saturday's game against Georgetown, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Mela will return to the starting lineup Saturday after sitting out due to illness during Providence's last game against Villanova. The 6-foot-6 freshman, who is averaging 5.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.6 steals on 16.4 minutes per game, will look to help the Friars get back into the win column against Georgetown.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Mela (illness) is warming up for Providence's game Saturday against Georgetown, according to Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Mela warming up for Providence's upcoming game indicates he will be a game-time decision then. Across his last three games started, he averaged 9.0 points and 10.3 rebounds.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench role Mela is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Villanova.

Impact The Friars are tweaking their starting lineup and Mela will move to a bench role for this one. They'll go with Bensley Joseph, Corey Floyd, Jayden Pierre and Justyn Fernandez as part of a four-guard set-up next to big man Oswin Erhunmwunse. Mela is averaging 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Huge double-double in first start Mela totaled 10 points (5-9 FG), 15 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 84-65 victory over Butler.

Impact With injuries currently ravaging the Friars' room of bigs, Mela was bumped into the starting lineup against the Bulldogs for his first career start. The freshman forward made the most of his time on the court, logging his second straight outing with 10 points and amassing a huge 15 rebounds over the Bulldogs. Whether he starts moving forward likely depends on forward Rich Barron's concussion status and if Bryce Hopkins (knee) even returns this season, but Mela did showcase he can be a huge contributor when playing meaningful time.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Butler Mela is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Butler.

Impact Mela will be making his first start of the season. He's averaging 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds across 13.2 minutes per game as a freshman, but he could be in line for a bigger role in this matchup.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE