DePaul visits No. 11 Providence after Bynum's 32-point showing

DePaul Blue Demons (12-12, 3-9 Big East) at Providence Friars (20-2, 10-1 Big East)

Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Providence hosts the DePaul Blue Demons after Jared Bynum scored 32 points in Providence's 71-52 victory against the Georgetown Hoyas.

The Friars have gone 13-0 at home. Providence averages 70.7 points while outscoring opponents by 6.5 points per game.

The Blue Demons are 3-9 in Big East play. DePaul is 4-5 in games decided by at least 10 points.

The teams meet for the 10th time in conference play this season. The Friars won 70-53 in the last matchup on Jan. 1. Al Durham led the Friars with 17 points, and Javon Freeman-Liberty led the Blue Demons with 22 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nate Watson is scoring 13.5 points per game and averaging 5.7 rebounds for the Friars. Bynum is averaging 9.5 points and 1.3 rebounds over the last 10 games for Providence.

David Jones is averaging 14.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals for the Blue Demons. Jalen Terry is averaging 6.9 points over the last 10 games for DePaul.

LAST 10 GAMES: Friars: 9-1, averaging 71.8 points, 33.7 rebounds, 12.5 assists, 5.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.5 points per game.

Blue Demons: 3-7, averaging 67.8 points, 33.3 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 6.2 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 40.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.8 points.

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