PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Providence College Friars will host the Creighton Bluejays Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
The Friars are coming off a tough road loss against Villanova last weekend, when in the first half they only scored 16 points and shot 16.7 percent from the field. The final score was was 68-50.
“[This was] the most embarrassing performance I’ve been a part of since I’ve been in basketball, and obviously it starts with me. I didn’t have our guys prepared,” PC head coach Kim English said.
While the game was a low for Providence, two players have had standout performances since the loss of star Bryce Hopkins: Devin Carter and Josh Oduro. Carter is averaging just above 18 points per game, while Oduro is averaging more than 15.
“We will watch [the tape]. We’ll get better.” English added. “We’ll watch it [Monday] to make improvements before Creighton on Wednesday.”
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Looking toward Creighton, the Bluejays are coming off a battle-to-the-finish loss against Butler on Friday, falling 99-98. Even with the loss, the team maintained a national ranking in the AP Poll, sitting at No. 19. The Bluejays are now 16-6 this season and 7-4 in conference play.