Chaotic week leads into crucial Big Ten hoops doubleheader
Purdue visits Ohio State and Iowa hosts Indiana in a huge Big Ten doubleheader on FS1. Here's everything to know.JANUARY 5, 2023
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UConn's Auriemma to miss 4th game this season due to illness
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma will sit out the Huskies’ game at Xavier Thursday, the fourth game he has missed this season due to illnessJANUARY 5, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jared Bynum - Exits game with abdominal strainBynum (abdomen) exited Wednesday's showdown with UConn after sustaining an abdominal strain, Brendan McGair of The Call reports.
ImpactBynum was 0-for-2 from the field, logging zero points in nine minutes prior to exiting the game. The 5-foot-10 senior has been a key contributor for the Friars this season, logging 9.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 0.7 steals on 28.4 minutes per game. Providence will face off with St. John's on Saturday, and Bynum's expected status is unknown at this time.
JANUARY 5, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Providence drills No. 4 UConn in men's college basketball - The Boston GlobeThe Friars won their eighth straight game by dominating the second half.
JANUARY 5, 2023•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
No. 4 UConn has no answer for Bryce Hopkins and Providence; loses second straight, 73-61PROVIDENCE, R.I. —Providence forward Bryce Hopkins was fouled on a fast break with the Friars leading UConn by nine points in the second hal...
JANUARY 5, 2023•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Hopkins scores 27 to help Providence beat No. 4 UConn 73-61
Bryce Hopkins scored 27 points and Providence dominated the second half and knocked off fourth-ranked UConn 73-61 for their eighth straight victoryJANUARY 5, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
