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Sandfort's 25 points help lead Nebraska past Providence 67-58

Pryce Sandfort scored 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting and Nebraska beat Providence 67-58 in a Hall of Fame Tip-Off contest

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Arrinten Page - Doesn't play Saturday Page (knee) didn't play Saturday against Nebraska.

Impact Page missed Saturday's contest after being listed as day-to-day. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday at home against Bryant.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vanterpool - Ends up playing in Saturday loss Vanterpool (ankle) accumulated 11 points (3-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes during Saturday's 67-58 loss to Nebraska.

Impact Vanterpool was a game-time decision heading into the matchup with an ankle injury, but he ended up playing and logging a solid performance off the bench. The junior guard should now be good to go this season, barring any major setbacks. He'll now aim to stay healthy for this Tuesday's outing versus Bryant.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arrinten Page - Deemed day-to-day Page (knee) is day-to-day ahead of Providence's clash with Nebraska, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Page was banged up in the Friars' season-opening win over Maine, and was set to undergo knee imaging in the days following. The forward is deemed day-to-day, which is a good sign that his injury isn't all that serious. He drew the start in the opener, so he's clearly a big part of the Friars' plans this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arrinten Page - Set to undergo knee imaging Page will undergo knee imaging after getting banged up in Providence's season-opening win over Maine, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Page didn't play in the second half after hurting his knee, and the senior dropped just two points across six minutes in the first half. Now, he's set to undergo further testing, although he reportedly wasn't using crutches or walking with a limp while on the bench in the second half.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vanterpool - Will be game-time call vs. Nebraska Vanterpool (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Providence's tilt with Nebraska on Saturday, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Vanterpool didn't play in the 83-56 season-opening victory against Maine, but the guard has a shot to return for a big clash with the Huskers. Byan Hodgson said that he expects the junior guard to be "in a good place" come Saturday, but his status remains up in the air.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bannarbie scores 14 off the bench, Providence takes down Maine 83-56

Jacob Bannarbie helped lead Providence over Maine on Monday with 14 points off of the bench in an 83-56 victory

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Devin Vanterpool - No-go in opener Vanterpool (ankle) did not appear in Monday's 83-56 victory over Maine.

Impact Vanterpool missed time in exhibition play with an ankle injury, and despite being listed as a game-time call, he was unable to give it a go in the season opener. His Providence teammates were able to handily take care of business without him, but tougher competition awaits Saturday against Nebraska.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Derek Simpson - Eligibility remains tied up Simpson (eligibility) did not take the court in Monday's 83-56 victory over Maine.

Impact Per the Providence Journal, Simpson is enrolled in school and has been practicing with the team, but his status (along with teammate Joseph Pinion) still appears to be tied up in the courts. On the surface, his case doesn't appear to be much different from other class of 2022 player who were granted eligibility, but he'll continue to sit out non-conference action until a resolution is reached. The latest motion requested arguments to begin on either Nov. 6 or Nov. 11, which makes his status for Saturday's matchup against Nebraska questionable, at best.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Pinion - Still awaiting eligibility ruling Pinion (eligibility) did not take the court in Monday's 83-56 victory over Maine.

Impact Per the Providence Journal, Pinion is enrolled in school and has been practicing with the team, but his status (along with teammate Derek Simpson) still appears to be tied up in the courts. On the surface, his case doesn't appear to be much different from other class of 2022 player who were granted eligibility, but he'll continue to sit out non-conference action until a resolution is reached. The latest motion requested arguments to begin on either Nov. 6 or Nov. 11, which makes his status for Saturday's matchup against Nebraska questionable, at best.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Sabol - Plays but held scoreless Sabol (shoulder) recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one steal in 16 minutes during Monday's 83-56 win over Maine.

Impact Sabol missed exhibition play due to a shoulder injury, so it was a good sign to see him on the court in the opener, even if he didn't make much of a dent in the box score. After scoring 18.8 ppg last season with Buffalo, first-year Providence head coach Bryan Hodgson is hoping the senior can provide an offensive spark off the bench as the level of competition rises. Next up is a Saturday showdown with Nebraska.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Devin Vanterpool - Game-time call vs. Maine Vanterpool (ankle) is a game-time decision for Monday's opener against Maine, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Vanterpool was unable to play in any of the Friars' exhibition games ahead of the season, and he's now at risk of missing the team's season opener. The junior guard's status should now be determined right before tip-off.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Sabol - Could debut Monday Sabol (left shoulder) was in uniform for Providence's pregame warmups Monday after missing the team's exhibition games against Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech, Bill Koch of The Provide...

Impact Sabol appears to be progressing toward game action after sitting out both exhibitions. Even so, the report doesn't confirm that the Providence guard will make his debut on Monday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Elijah Saunders - Heading to Providence Saunders has been added to Providence's roster ahead of the 2026-27 season, per On3.com.

Impact Saunders will join the Friars following an injunction giving him an additional year of eligibility. The 6-foot-8 senior previously played for Maryland during the 2025-26 season, averaging nine points and 4.4 rebounds per game for the Terps.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Sabol - Warming up Saturday Sabol (shoulder) was observed warming up ahead of Saturday's exhibition match against Georgia Tech, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Sabol was fully dressed and participating in warmups, indicating he could be making his debut for the team in this contest. The 6-foot-3 guard will aim to make the most of his opportunities in preparation for the season-opener against Maine.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vanterpool - Out vs. Georgia Tech Vanterpool (ankle) will not play in Saturday's exhibition match against Georgia Tech, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Vanterpool was seen out of the walking boot but was not dressed for warmups, indicating he will be sitting out during this exhibition. The junior guard will aim to be available for the season-opener against Maine.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Sabol - Doubtful vs Georgia Tech Sabol (shoulder) is doubtful for Saturday's exhibition game against Georgia Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sabol was held out of last weekend's 87-64 exhibition win over Pittsburgh, and he is not expected to return to action against the Yellow Jackets. The 6-foot-3 senior, who averaged 18.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists with Buffalo last season (32 starts), will continue to have his status monitored leading up to the Friars' season opener on Nov. 2nd.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vanterpool - Doubtful Saturday Vanterpool (ankle) is not expected to appear in Saturday's exhibition game against Georgia Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Vanterpool, who sat out last weekend's exhibition game against Pittsburgh with the same lingering foot/ankle injury, is expected to remain out against the Yellow Jackets. If the 6-foot-4 junior transfer from FAU is ultimately unable to appear Saturday, his next chance to play will come against Maine in the Friars season opener Nov. 2nd.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Bannarbie - Six rebounds off bench Bannarbie (back) logged six points (3-3 FG), six rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes during Providence's preseason win Saturday against Pittsburgh.

Impact If the Pittsburgh-Providence exhibition is any indication, Bannarbie will log a reserve role for the Friars, though their ineligible players becoming available and his own rise through the ranks remain possibilities. Bannarbie's best attribute is rebounding. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward logged at least five boards 13 times in his 30 games with UNLV last season, a respectable rate for someone who came off the bench at least half the time then.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vanterpool - Won't play Saturday Vanterpool (foot) is unavailable for Saturday's exhibition game against Pittsburgh, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Vanterpool was spotted wearing a walking boot on his left foot, and he is using a scooter to get around. The 6-foot-4 guard transferred to Providence in the offseason after spending two seasons with Florida Atlantic. His next chance to take the court will come against Georgia Tech on Oct. 24 in another scrimmage.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Sabol - Inactive Saturday Sabol (undisclosed) is not dressed ahead of Saturday's exhibition game against Pittsburgh, college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara reports.

Impact Sabol has been ruled out due to undisclosed reasons as the Friars continue their tune up for the 2026-27 season. The senior transfer from Buffalo will have his next opportunity to suit up during next Saturday's exhibition game against Georgia Tech.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Derek Simpson - Sitting out exhibition Simpson (not injury related) won't play in Providence's exhibition this weekend against BC, per college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara.

Impact Simpson's eligibility is still up in the air. The fifth-year guard spent the last two seasons at St. Joe's, and in 2025-26, he averaged 13.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists. However, his status remains unclear as the Friars begin to ramp up their preseason schedule.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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