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Men's Basketball Defeats Baruch In Final Exhibition Game, 87-53
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men’s basketball team impressed in their final exhibition game as it defeated Baruch College, 87-53, at the Dunkin Donuts Center on Saturday afternoon.
The Friars were led by sophomore guard Alpha Diallo (New York, N.Y.) who finished with a double-double. Diallo scored 22 points, corralled 14 rebounds, and shot 9-for-18 from the field. Freshman Makai Ashton-Langford (Worcester, Mass.) scored 14 points and totaled seven rebounds off the bench while freshman Nate Watson (Arlington, Va.) added 10 points on 4-for-4 shooting. In the first half Providence used their size, speed, and athleticism to build a 41-24 lead at the break.
Over the first 20 minutes the Friars’ held a 28 to 17 rebounding advantage. On the offensive glass, the trio of Diallo, Isaiah Jackson (Gainesville, Fla.), and Kalif Young (Vaughan, Ontario) provided the Friars with a multitude of second chance opportunities. Diallo, Jackson, and Young combined for 10 offensive rebounds in the first half helping the Friars to 13-second chance points.
In the second half Providence heated up, shooting 53 percent from the field. Leading 45-28 with less than 19 minutes to play, the Friars’ went on a 15-2 run to increase their advantage to 25. The push was started by Diallo who stole a cross court pass and finished with a dunk at the other end. Minutes later, Ashton-Langford capped off the run with a steal and slam of his own to give the Friars a 60-30 lead.
For the contest the Friars finished with 42 points in the paint.
Men's Basketball Defeats Baruch In Final Exhibition Game, 87-53
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men’s basketball team impressed in their final exhibition game as it defeated Baruch College, 87-53, at the Dunkin Donuts Center on Saturday afternoon.
The Friars were led by sophomore guard Alpha Diallo (New York, N.Y.) who finished with a double-double. Diallo scored 22 points, corralled 14 rebounds, and shot 9-for-18 from the field. Freshman Makai Ashton-Langford (Worcester, Mass.) scored 14 points and totaled seven rebounds off the bench while freshman Nate Watson (Arlington, Va.) added 10 points on 4-for-4 shooting. In the first half Providence used their size, speed, and athleticism to build a 41-24 lead at the break.
Over the first 20 minutes the Friars’ held a 28 to 17 rebounding advantage. On the offensive glass, the trio of Diallo, Isaiah Jackson (Gainesville, Fla.), and Kalif Young (Vaughan, Ontario) provided the Friars with a multitude of second chance opportunities. Diallo, Jackson, and Young combined for 10 offensive rebounds in the first half helping the Friars to 13-second chance points.
In the second half Providence heated up, shooting 53 percent from the field. Leading 45-28 with less than 19 minutes to play, the Friars’ went on a 15-2 run to increase their advantage to 25. The push was started by Diallo who stole a cross court pass and finished with a dunk at the other end. Minutes later, Ashton-Langford capped off the run with a steal and slam of his own to give the Friars a 60-30 lead.
For the contest the Friars finished with 42 points in the paint.
