Providence opens season at home against Holy Cross

Holy Cross Crusaders at Providence Friars

Providence, Rhode Island; Monday, 7:15 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Providence hosts Holy Cross for the season opener.

Providence went 12-20 overall a season ago while going 10-6 at home. The Friars gave up 72.5 points per game while committing 17.5 fouls last season.

Holy Cross went 5-14 in Patriot League action and 4-13 on the road a season ago. The Crusaders averaged 69.6 points per game last season, 26.9 in the paint, 10.4 off of turnovers and 4.0 on fast breaks.

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