Smith leads Delaware State against Providence after 22-point outing

Delaware State Hornets (2-2) at Providence Friars (4-0)

Providence, Rhode Island; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Friars -21.5; over/under is 135.5

BOTTOM LINE: Delaware State faces Providence after Robert Smith scored 22 points in Delaware State's 93-51 victory against the Cheyney (PA) Wolves.

Providence finished 21-14 overall with a 14-5 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Friars shot 44.3% from the field and 32.5% from 3-point range last season.

Delaware State finished 15-19 overall with a 4-11 record on the road a season ago. The Hornets averaged 70.6 points per game last season, 30.2 in the paint, 16.1 off of turnovers and 13.5 on fast breaks.

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