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Providence Friars built for deep NCAA Tournament run

Providence is one of the most experienced teams in the nation, which has led to a 21-2 mark heading into Tuesday's clash with Villanova.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Providence Friars built for deep NCAA Tournament run

Delivers 16 points in win Watson closed with 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and one block across 34 minutes during Saturday's 76-73 1OT victory over DePaul.

Impact Watson's production has been trending upwards. He has averaged 14.8 points and 4.8 rebounds during 28.3 minutes over the last four games. The senior has shot 52.4 percent from the floor over that period while averaging an aggressive 10.5 attempts from the field. The senior provided four crucial points in overtime Saturday and will look to continue playing a big role in key moments in Tuesday's game against Villanova on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bynum scores 25, Providence beats DePaul 76-73 in OT

Jared Bynum scored 25 points off the bench and Al Durham and Nate Watson finished with 16 points apiece as No. 11 Providence held on for a 76-73 overtime win over DePaul

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

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

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

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

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Contributes 10 points Watson recorded 10 points (3-7 FG, 4-4 FT), one rebound and one assist across 23 minutes during Sunday's 71-52 win over Georgetown.

Impact Watson has averaged 14.3 points and four rebounds during 26.3 minutes over the last three games. He has enjoyed consistent production thanks to committing only five fouls over the last three games. Sunday was his fourth double-digit point game where he recorded less than 10 attempts from the floor.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Georgetown faces No. 15 Providence following Carey's 23-point game

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

No. 15 Providence holds off St John's 86-82 for 6th straight

Jared Bynum scored 19 points off the bench and Al Durham made eight straight free throws in the final 27 seconds as No. 15 Providence held off St. John’s 86-82 for its sixth consec...

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

No. 15 Providence faces Saint John's (NY) for conference matchup

Saint John's (NY) and No. 15 Providence will square off in a matchup of Big East opponents

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

No. 17 Providence Friars play the Saint John's (NY) Red Storm, seek 6th straight victory

JANUARY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Watson scores late, No. 17 Providence tops No. 22 Marquette

Nate Watson was fouled on a dunk and completed the three-point play in the final minute to help 17th-ranked Providence rally to a 65-63 win over 22nd-ranked Marquette

JANUARY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Bynum's 3-pointer lifts No. 17 Providence over No. 21 Xavier

Jared Bynum’s 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining lifted No. 17 Providence to a 65-62 victory over No. 21 Xavier

JANUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

No. 21 Xavier Musketeers host the No. 17 Providence Friars

JANUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

No. 21 Xavier Musketeers host No. 17 Providence Friars

JANUARY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Spearheads scoring in win Watson racked up 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 69-62 victory over Butler.

Impact Watson recorded double-digit points for his third consecutive game. The senior has averaged 14.1 points and 6.2 rebounds during 28.2 minutes over 18 games this season. He has turned a new leaf over on free-throw shooting as prior to the layoff he was 54.9 percent from the line over 13 games. Through five games since the layoff, the 23-year-old has shot 84.6 percent from the stripe. He will seek to keep the Friars in the win column against Xavier on Wednesday.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watson's 18 points help No. 21 Providence past Butler 69-62

Nate Watson had 18 points and seven rebounds and 21st-ranked Providence held off Butler 69-62

JANUARY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Taylor and the Butler Bulldogs take on conference foe No. 21 Providence

The No. 21 Providence Friars will take on conference foe Butler

JANUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Croswell, Horchler lead No. 21 Providence over Georgetown

Ed Croswell scored 15 points and Noah Horchler had 14 with seven rebounds to lead No. 21 Providence past Georgetown 83-75

JANUARY 21, 2022 • Associated Press

No. 21 Providence hosts Georgetown after Watson's 22-point game

JANUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Creighton faces tough test vs No. 23 Providence

No. 23 Providence presents a tough challenge for Creighton

JANUARY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Delivers 22 points Watson ended with 22 points (9-11 FG, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes during Saturday's 83-73 victory over St. John's.

Impact Watson surpassed 20 points for the fifth time this season as he led the Friars in scoring on their way to victory. The senior emerged from his two-game slump where he shot just 25 percent from the floor to put up his highest point total in five games. The Friars are undefeated at home this season.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ed Cooley wins 300th, No. 16 Friars rally past St. John's

Nate Watson had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 16 Providence rally past St. John’s 83-73

JANUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

No. 16 Providence looks for home win vs St. John's

No. 16 Providence looks for its fourth straight win over St. John's at Dunkin' Donuts Center

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Marquette looks to knock off No. 16 Providence

No. 16 Providence looks to give Marquette its fifth straight loss to ranked opponents

JANUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Contributes 14 in win Watson chipped in 14 points (5-14 FG, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 70-65 victory over Seton Hall.

Impact Watson pulled down a season-high-tying three offensive rebounds on his way to securing a Providence victory. The senior only recorded one point in the second half as Seton Hall made stopping him a top priority. The center recorded his most field goal attempts in nine contests, a good sign for his production going forward.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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