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02/07 17:22 CST Edwards scores 25 as Providence knocks off DePaul 90-72
Edwards scores 25 as Providence knocks off DePaul 90-72
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) --- Jason Edwards led Providence past DePaul on Saturday
with 25 points off of the bench in a 90-72 victory.
Edwards shot 8 of 13 from the field, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and
went 4 for 7 from the line for the Friars (11-13, 4-9 Big East Conference).
Jaylin Sellers, coming off a career-high 36 points, scored 21 points and added
four steals. Ryan Mela had 16 points and finished 7 of 11 from the field, along
with eight rebounds. Oswin Erhunmwunse had 10 points and 13 rebounds, marking
seven-straight games with double-digit rebounds. He now has three
double-doubles on the year, all within the last three weeks.
Brandon Maclin finished with 17 points and two steals for the Blue Demons
(12-12, 4-9) off the bench. DePaul also got 11 points from Kaleb Banks. N.J.
Benson also had 10 points and seven rebounds.
Providence took the lead with 16:17 remaining in the first half and did not
trail again. Sellers led their team in scoring with 14 points in the first half
to help put them up 43-26 at the break. Providence extended its lead to 62-40
during the second half, fueled by a 9-0 scoring run. Edwards scored a team-high
15 points in the second half.
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