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Providence College Athletics
Wednesday, February 7
Providence, R.I.
8:30 PM
Providence College
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Creighton University
Photo by: David Silverman
Men's Basketball Game Notes Vs. No. 19/18 Creighton
2/6/2024 12:02:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Friars will host the Bluejays at 8:30 p.m. on FS2.
Friar Tid Bits:
*Wednesday's game is presented by Rhode Island Medical Imaging and it will the be the annual Pink Out Friartown game - fans are encouraged to wear Pink to support those fighting breast cancer.
*Bryce Hopkins will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury which occured versus Seton Hall on 1/3. He averaged 15.5 ppg and 8.6 rpg in 14 games this season.
*The Friars are 1-2 vs. ranked teams this season and 131-281 (.318) all-time.
*PC's 15-point win over No. 6 Marquette was the team's largest win over a top-10 team since defeating No. 8 Villanova, 83-68, on 1/26/11.
*The Friars are 13-1 this season when scoring 71 or more points.
*The Friars are 6-0 this season when hitting 10 or more threes in a game.
*The Friars' 100-62 win against DePaul marked the first time PC scored 100 points in a BIG EAST road game since February 29, 2004 when they accomplished the feat at MSG vs St. John's.
*In BIG EAST games only, Devin Carter leads the league in scoring (21.4 ppg) and is fifth in rebounding (8.0 rpg).
*Devin Carter scored 25 points at DePaul on 1/17 and surpassed 1,000 career points in the Friars' win.
*In his last eight games, Devin Carter has averaged 22.4 point, 7.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.9 steals.
*Devin Carter recorded a career-high 31 points and 13 rebounds at St. John's on 1/10.
*Of the 13 statistical categories the BIG EAST tracks, Devin Carter is in the top-10 in seven and in the top-15 in 10 of the 13.
*Devin Carter is first on the team in scoring (18.6 ppg) and assists (3.4 apg). He is second on the team in rebounding (7.9 rpg).
*Devin Carter ranks second in the BIG EAST in scoring (18.6), second in defensive rebounds (6.9), third in rebounding (7.9), fifth in minutes (34.1), fifth in 3 pt FGs made (2.4) and sixth in steals (1.6).
*With 31 points at St. John's (1/10), Devin Carter posted the first 30-point game by a Friar since 2/6/22.
*Josh Oduro is averaging 20.0 points and 9.0 rebounds in his last three games..
*Ticket Gaines made a career-high seven three pointers in a win over Wagner on 11/28.
*PC shot a season best 24-41 (58.5%) versus Wisconsin on 11/14 and 58.3 % (35-60) at DePaul on 1/17.
*The Friars have seven newcomers on the roster this season - two are grad students - Ticket Gaines and Josh Oduro.
*Bryce Hopkins was named to the 2023-24 Preseason All-BIG EAST First Team.
*Devin Carter earned 2023-24 Preseason All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention honors.
*The Friars are 629-240 (.724) all-time at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
*PC is 104-5 in non-conference home games over last 14 seasons, including a 27-game unbeaten streak since 2019.
Friars To Host Creighton On February 7: The Friars will host Creighton on Wednesday, February 7 at 8:30 p.m. on FS2. Providence has posted a 19-15 mark all-time versus the Bluejays, including a 13-12 record since Creighton joined the BIG EAST in 2013-14. The Friars are 11-4 at home versus Creighton, 6-8 on the road and 2-3 in neutral arenas. In the first meeting between the two teams this season, Creighton earned a 69-60 win in Omaha on January 6, 2024. In the most recent meeting between the two teams in Providence, the Friars defeated the Bluejays, 94-86, in double overtime on February 14, 2023.
Friars Defeated At Villanova: The Friars were defeated by the Villanova Wildcats, 68-50, on Sunday, February 4 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The Friars fell to 14-8 overall and 5-6 in BIG EAST play. Josh Oduro led the way with his third double-double of the season on 18 points and 12 rebounds. Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) tacked on 17 points, five rebounds and four assists after shooting 5-9 from the field, 5-8 from three and 2-2 from the line.
Pink Out Friartown: Wednesday's game versus No. 19/18 Creighton is presented by Rhode Island Medical Imaging and it will the be the annual Pink Out Friartown game. All fans are encouraged to wear pink to support those fighting Breast Cancer. At the under 4-minute media time out of the first half fans will have the opportunity to stand with a sign representing those who are fighting Breast Cancer. Fans can fill out a sign in the concourse lobby of the Amp.
BIG EAST To Celebrate Black Fives: For a third consecutive season, the BIG EAST Conference will celebrate Black History month by renewing its partnership with the Black Fives Foundation, a nonprofit public charity whose mission is to inspire excellence by preserving, teaching and honoring the pre-NBA history of African Americans in basketball. For 22 games, the BIG EAST Men's and Women's Basketball Teams will be wearing shooting shirts with the Black Fives mantra "Make History Now". Women's basketball coaches will wear "Make History Now" lapel pins and men's basketball coaches will wear lapel pins that recognize the 100 Year Anniversary of the Black Fives Era's most prolific team, the New York Rens. The Providence College men's basketball team will represent the Vandal Athletic Club in games vs. Villanova (Philadelphia Panthers) on Feb. 4, Butler (Shorts Cafe 5) on Feb. 10 and St. John's (St. Christopher) on Feb. 13.
Carter Productive In His Last Eight Games: Junior guard Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) has averaged 22.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.9 steals in his last eight games. On January 6, he had 25 points and 10 rebounds at Creighton. Carter recorded a career-high with 31 points and he tied his career high with 13 rebounds in a loss at St. John's on January 10. He also made four steals. On January 13, Carter scored 18 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had four assists versus Xavier. On January 17, he recorded 25 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in a win at DePaul. He had 14 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals at Seton Hall on January 24. On January 27, Carter had 29 points, four steals and two blocks in a win over Georgetown. He registered 20 points, nine rebounds and four assists in a loss at UConn on January 31. In the Friars' game at Villanova on February 4, he recorded 17 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Carter Has First 30-Point Game Since 2022: Junior guard Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) scored a career-high 31 points in the Friars' 75-73 loss to St. John's on January 10. He also tied his career high in rebounds with 13 in the game. It marked the 158th time a Friar scored 30 or more points in a game. Carter became the first Friar to score 30 or more points in a game since Jared Bynum recorded 32 points at Georgetown on February 6, 2022.  Â
Carter Has Strong Numbers In BIG EAST League Play: Friar junior guard Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) has played 11 BIG EAST games this season. After those 11 games, he leads the conference in scoring at 21.4 ppg. He also is fifth in rebounding (8.0 rpg). In overall play, Carter ranks second in the BIG EAST in scoring (18.6 ppg) and he is third in rebounding (7.9 rpg). He also is fifth in the league in three-point field goals made (51, 2.4).
Bryce Hopkins Suffers Season Ending Injury: It was confirmed on January 4 that Providence junior forward/guard Bryce Hopkins (Oak Park, Ill.) suffered a season ending injury on his left knee (torn ACL). "We all feel for Bryce and his family in this difficult time," Providence Head Coach Kim English said. "We will be with him throughout this process to help him comeback stronger than ever. We ask that all of Friartown keeps Bryce and his family in your thoughts and prayers." In 14 games this season, Hopkins averaged 15.5 ppg and 8.6 rpg.
Carter Second In The BIG EAST In Defensive Rebounds: Junior Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) is second in the BIG EAST in defensive rebounds at 6.9 per game (145 def. reb.). In the Friars' loss at St. John's on January 10, he had a career-high 31 points and he tied his career high in rebounding with 13 boards. In the Friars' loss at Creighton on January 6, Carter registered 25 points and 10 rebounds. On December 19, Carter scored 22 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had four assists in the Friars' win over No. 6/6 Marquette. On December 23, he recorded 24 points, nine rebounds and two assists in the Friars' overtime win over Butler.
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Oduro Third On The Friars In Scoring: Graduate student Josh Oduro (Gainesville, Va.) ranks third on the team in scoring 15.1 ppg. He is also third on the team in rebounding (7.0 rpg). Oduro registered a season-high 29 points and seven rebounds on 13-18 shooting from the field in the Friars' 78-64 win over Lehigh on November 24. He recorded 22 points on 8-10 shooting in the Friars' win over Georgetown on January 27. In the Friars' loss at No. 1/1 UConn on January 31, he recorded 20 points and nine rebounds. He posted his third double-double of the season when he recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds at Villanova on February 4. He has 20-point efforts for the season.
Gaines Has Five Threes At Seton Hall: Graduate student Ticket Gaines (Buffalo, N.Y.) registered a team-high 17 points as he was 5-7 from three-point territory in the Friars' win at Seton Hall on January 24. Gaines scored 17 points, including a game-tying three with 2.1 seconds left, in the Friars' overtime win over Butler on December 23. For the contest, Gaines was 5-12 from three-point territory. Gaines scored 18 points and was 5-10 from three-point territory in the Friars' win over No. 6/6 Marquette on December 19. He had a career-best seven threes in a win over Wagner on November 28.  Gaines is 39-117 (.333) from three-point territory the season. For his career, he is 118-343 (.344) from behind the arc. Gaines is averaging 9.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game this season.
Devin Carter Named BIG EAST Player of the Week On December 27: It was announced on December 27 that junior guard Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) was named BIG EAST Player of the Week. It marks the first time he has earned the honor in his career. Carter led the Friars to two wins as they defeated then No. 6/6 Marquette, 72-57, on December 19 and Butler, 85-75, in overtime on December 23. In the two wins, Carter averaged 23.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while shooting 56 percent (14-25) from the field, including 50 percent (9-18) from three-point territory. On December 19, he registered a game-high 22 points, eight rebounds and four assists in a 72-57 win over then No. 6/6 Marquette. He was 5-9 from three. On December 23, Carter had a game-high 24 points along with nine rebounds and two assists in the team's 85-75 overtime win versus Butler. Carter scored 10 of the Friars' 16 points in the five-minute overtime to lead the team to the win. For the game he was 4-9 from three and 8-15 from the field.
Rich Barron Named BIG EAST Freshman Of The Week: It was announced on January 22 that freshman guard Rich Barron (Chicago, Ill.) was named BIG EAST Freshman Of The Week. Barron became the first Friar to earn BIG EAST Freshman of the Week accolades since A.J. Reeves earned the honor in 2018-19. Barron returned to his hometown and had his BIG EAST career high of 12 points on 4-5 shooting from the field, including 2-3 from three-point territory in the Friars' 100-62 win at DePaul on January 17.
Pierre Has Strong Effort Vs. Seton Hall: Sophomore Jayden Pierre (Elizabeth, N.J.) scored 14 points and registered five assists in the Friars' win over DePaul on January 17. He recorded 10 points , three rebounds and four assists versus Xavier on January 13. He scored 17 points and added five assists in a loss at St. John's on January 10. He had eight points and recorded six assists in a win over Butler in overtime on December 23. He returned to his point guard duties in the Friars' win versus Rhode Island on December 2. The sophomore recorded 12 points, three assists and three rebounds in the win. Pierre had missed the previous three games with a leg injury. In 18 games this season, he is averaging 8.9 points and 3.2 assists.
Friars Score 100 Points At DePaul: On January 17, the Friars won at DePaul, 100-62. It marked the first time since winning at St. John's at MSG on February 29, 2004 (103-78) that the Friars scored 100 points in a BIG EAST road game. It marked just the fifth time ever the Friars scored 100 points in a BIG EAST road game.
Friars Add Bonke To Roster: Friar Head Coach Kim English announced on January 15 that student-athlete Anton Bonke (Port Vila, Vanuatu) has signed an athletic aid agreement to attend Providence College. Bonke transferred to Providence from Eastern Arizona College. Bonke enrolled for the 2024 spring semester at Providence College and is practicing with the team. He will not be eligible to compete in games until the 2024-25 academic year due to NCAA midyear enrollment transfer rules in basketball. Bonke, a 7-foot-2-inch center, has three seasons of eligibility remaining. Bonke played in 17 games this season at Eastern Arizona College. He helped the team post a 13-4 mark. He started 16 of the 17 games he played and averaged 18.3 minutes per game. Bonke averaged 9.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for Eastern Arizona. He shot 58.5 percent (72-123) from the field. Bonke had a season-high 23 points on 11-18 shooting versus the College of Southern Nevada on November 9. He scored 10 points or more in nine of the team's 17 games. Bonke recorded a season-high 11 rebounds twice this season versus the College of Southern Nevada on November 9 and at Utah State Eastern on November 20.
Carter Named To All-Tournament Team: Junior Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) helped the Friars to a 1-1 mark in two games at the Baha Mar Championship in Nassau, Bahamas. He posted his fourth career double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds versus SEC foe Georgia in a win in the consolation game on November 19. He had 17 points in an overtime loss to Big 12 opponent Kansas State on November 17.
Ryan Mela Signs A NLI To Attend PC: Providence College men's basketball Head Coach Kim English announced on Nov. 8 that student-athlete Ryan Mela of Natick, Mass., signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Providence College beginning in September of 2024. Mela, a 6-foot-6-inch, 205-pound forward attends The Newman School in Boston, Mass. In 2022-23, he averaged 19.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.3 steals for The Newman School. He followed that up with a productive summer with the Middlesex Magic on the Under Armour Circuit. Mela averaged 15.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 steals. His 15.1 points per game were tops on his Middlesex Magic squad as he helped the team capture the UAA Circuit Championship. Prior to transferring to The Newman School, Mela attended Natick High School. In his final season at Natick, he averaged 21 points and 11 rebounds per game.
Hopkins and Carter Earn Preseason All-BIG EAST Honors: It was announced on Oct. 24 that juniors Bryce Hopkins (Oak Park, Ill.) and Devin Carter (Miami, Fla.) each earned All-BIG EAST Preseason honors. Hopkins was named to the Preseason All-BIG EAST First Team and Carter earned Preseason All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention accolades. The two juniors helped the Friars post a 21-12 mark and advance to the NCAA Tournament in 2023.
Bryce Hopkins Earns Preseason All-America Honor: It was announced on October 18 that junior Bryce Hopkins (Oak Park, III.) was named to the CBS Sports Preseason All-America Third Team. It marks the second Preseason All-America honor for Hopkins as he was named Preseason Second Team All-America by College Hoops Today on October 17.
Friars In Overtime: The Friars have recorded a 1-1 record in overtime games this season. They have recorded a 78-71 mark all-time in overtime games, including 8-2 in their last 10 games.
Friars All-Time Versus Top-25 Teams:Â The Friars have posted a 131-281 (.320) mark all-time versus top-25 teams, including a 1-2 mark this season.
Friars At The Amica Mutual Pavilion: All-time, the Friars have recorded a 629-240 (.724) mark in 51 seasons of games at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. The AMP, formerly the Providence Civic Center and the Dunkin' Donuts Center, opened on November 3, 1972. The Friars had played their home games there for 48 consecutive seasons, prior to the 2020-21 season when the team played on campus at Alumni Hall with no fans in attendance due to the pandemic. PC posted a 15-2 mark at the AMP in 2022-23 and a 16-1 record in 2021-22 -- the team's best record at home since 1973-74.
Friars Are 104-5 In Non-Conference Home Over The Last 14 Years: The Friars have posted an 104-5 mark (.954) in their last 14 seasons in non-conference home games. The team's five losses over the last 14 years were to Brown (77-67) on December 8, 2014, Minnesota (86-74) on November 13, 2017, UMass (79-78) on December 7, 2018, Arkansas (84-72) on March 19, 2019 and Penn (81-75) on November 23, 2019. The Friars are 26-0 in their last 26 non-conference home games (2023-24, 8-0; 2022-23, 7-0; 2021-22, 8-0; 2020-21, 2-0; 2019-20, 2-0).
Providence College Basketball: The 2023-24 campaign marks the 97th season of basketball at Providence College. Since the program started in 1926-27, Providence has posted a 1,557-1,035 mark, good for a .600 winning percentage. The Friars have made the NCAA Tournament 22 times and the National Invitation Tournament on 20 occasions.
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