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Providence Friars (21-12, 12-10 Big East) vs. Marquette Golden Eagles (24-8, 15-6 Big East)

New York; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: No. 10 Marquette plays in the Big East Tournament against Providence.

The Golden Eagles’ record in Big East games is 15-6, and their record is 9-2 in non-conference games. Marquette scores 78.9 points while outscoring opponents by 9.2 points per game.

When facing Big East opponents, the Friars are 12-10. When games are decided by three points or less, Providence has a 1-3 record.

With 78.9 points per game, Marquette outscores Providence’s 68.7 points per game by 10.2. This season, Providence has made 8.4 3-pointers on average per game, which is equal to what Marquette allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Kam Jones leads the Golden Eagles with 16.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Throughout the last ten games, Oso Ighodaro is shooting 54.7% and averaging 11.9 points and 6.3 rebounds.

For the Friars, Devin Carter averages 19.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.8 steals. Throughout the last ten games, Josh Oduro has averaged 15.6 points.

LAST TEN GAMES: Golden Eagles: 7-3, averaging 31.6 rebounds, 15.3 points, and 80.0 points.

Friars: 6-4, shooting 42.9% from the field and averaging 71.9 points, 34.8 rebounds, 14.6 assists, 6.6 steals, and 4.0 blocks a game. The opponents’ point average is 71.5.