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Stevens scores 21 on 13-20 shooting as Marquette knocks off Providence

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Ryan Mela - Productive in Wednesday's loss Mela closed with 17 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 78-56 loss to Marquette.

Impact Mela was one of the Friars' only bright spots Wednesday as he scored 17 points for the fourth time this season and the first since Jan. 7. He only needed seven field goal attempts to get there too as he hit three triples and sank all four of his free throw attempts. He also grabbed eight boards for the seventh time this season in his productive 31 minutes on the court.

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Tre Norman - Scores nine versus Providence Norman contributed nine points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 78-56 victory over Providence.

Impact Norman tied a season high with nine points Wednesday, his most since Nov. 12. He only hit one of his five attempts from the field though, as nearly all of his damage came at the charity stripe. He also tied a season high with four rebounds in his 16 minutes off the bench.

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Adrien Stevens - Scores 21 in Wednesday's win Stevens racked up 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and four steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 78-56 win over Providence.

Impact Stevens scored a season-high 21 points Wednesday, thanks in large part to his five three-pointers made on just eight attempts. Overall, he hit eight of 12 field goal attempts, making this his best shooting outing of the season. He chipped in on the defensive end too as he grabbed four rebounds and recorded four steals for the fourth time this season.

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Nigel James Jr. - Scores 20 in Wednesday's win James recorded 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 78-56 victory over Providence.

Impact James scored 20 points Wednesday, his fourth 20-point outing in the last five contests. He shot just under 50 percent from the field, but he sank two triples and made four of five attempts from the line. Heading into the regular season finale on Saturday, the freshman is averaging 16.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.9 steals per game in what has been a highly productive debut campaign.

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Marquette wins 78-56 over Providence

Led by Adrien Stevens' 21 points, the Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Providence Friars 78-56 on Wednesday

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Stefan Vaaks - Good to go Wednesday Vaaks (illness) is available to play in Wednesday's game against Marquette, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Vaaks will be available to play after a two-game absence due to an illness. The freshman guard totaled 54 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists across his last three outings prior to the injury.

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Jason Edwards - Available vs. Marquette Edwards (foot) is listed available ahead of Wednesday's game against Marquette, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Edwards was deemed questionable leading up to the contest as he dealt with a foot injury but seems to be ready to go. The senior guard will aim to make an impact in the match, totaling 59 points, eight rebounds and 13 assists across his last three outings.

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