Providence hosts Columbia following Thompson's 22-point showing

Published Nov. 25, 2022 2:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Columbia Lions (2-5) at Providence Friars (4-2)

Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Columbia visits the Providence Friars after Blair Thompson scored 22 points in Columbia's 81-79 loss to the Binghamton Bearcats.

The Friars are 4-0 on their home court. Providence has a 1-2 record against opponents over .500.

The Lions are 0-4 on the road. Columbia averages 14.3 turnovers per game and is 2- when turning the ball over less than opponents.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bryce Hopkins is shooting 48.3% and averaging 15.5 points for the Friars. Noah Locke is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers for Providence.

Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa is shooting 38.7% and averaging 13.9 points for the Lions. Zinou Bedri is averaging 10.1 points for Columbia.

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