The Providence Friars (8-11) bring a three-game losing streak into a home matchup with the Xavier Musketeers (5-11), losers of four straight.
Providence lost its most recent game to DePaul, 62-56, on Sunday. Marta Morales was its top scorer with 18 points. Xavier dropped its most recent game to St. John’s, 60-39, on Saturday. Meri Kanerva starred with 11 points, and also had three boards and three assists.
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When is Providence vs. Xavier and when does it start?
This contest between the Friars and Musketeers is scheduled to tip off on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Providence vs. Xavier
The Friars and Musketeers will hit the hardwood at Alumni Hall (RI) for this matchup on January 15, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Providence Friars vs. Xavier Musketeers Game Preview
Providence Stats, Odds & Insights
Providence is being outscored by 2.1 points per game with a -39 scoring differential overall. It puts up 56.4 points per game (328th in college basketball) and gives up 58.5 per outing (62nd in college basketball).
The Friars are averaging 56.4 points, 8.4 fewer than the Musketeers allow.
Providence knocks down 4.8 three-pointers per game (295th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.8. It shoots 29.6% from deep while its opponents hit 28.5% from long range.
The Friars post 62.3 points per game when playing at home, compared to 51.4 points per game in away games, a difference of 10.9 points per contest.
On offense, Providence has struggled over its last 10 games, scoring 53.7 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 56.4 it has put up over the course of this year.
Xavier Stats, Odds & Insights
Xavier’s -177 scoring differential (being outscored by 11.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 53.8 points per game (347th in college basketball) while allowing 64.8 per contest (199th in college basketball).
The Musketeers put up just 4.7 fewer points per game (53.8) than the Friars concede (58.5).
Xavier knocks down 1.5 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 6.3 (166th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.8.
At home the Musketeers are putting up 53.6 points per game, 2.4 more than they are averaging away (51.2).
Over its last 10 games, Xavier is averaging 51.0 points per game, compared to its season average of 53.8.
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Friars Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Grace Efosa-Aguebor | 19 | 14.7 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
Olivia Olsen | 19 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
Brynn Farrell | 19 | 7.8 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
Marta Morales | 19 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
Kylee Sheppard | 14 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
Musketeers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Meri Kanerva | 16 | 10.7 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.4 |
Loren Christie | 16 | 9.2 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
Daniela Lopez | 16 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Aizhanique Mayo | 16 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Tae’Lor Purvis | 16 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
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