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Devin Askew scores 20 off bench to spark Villanova to 88-82 victory over Providence

Devin Askew scored 20 points off the bench to help lead the Villanova Wildcats past the Providence Friars 88-82

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Villanova visits Providence following Vaaks' 21-point showing

Providence hosts the Villanova Wildcats after Stefan Vaaks scored 21 points in Providence's 97-84 loss to the Xavier Musketeers

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ryan Mela - Scores five in loss Mela (undisclosed) recorded five points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 88-82 loss to Villanova.

Impact Mela, who was designated as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Wildcats, logged five points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal in the contest. The 6-foot-7 sophomore will look to help the Friars get back on track Friday against Creighton.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jason Edwards - DNP Tuesday Edwards (foot) was held out of Tuesday's 88-82 loss against Villanova, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Edwards was held out of Tuesday night's loss against the Wildcats with a foot injury following a strong showing in his last outing against Xavier. The 6-foot-1 senior transfer from Vanderbilt, who is averaging 17.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals across 16 games (11 starts), will have his next chance to suit up Friday against Creighton.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jason Edwards - Won't play Tuesday Edwards (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Villanova, Friars Voice reports.

Impact Edwards will be a late scratch Tuesday due to an unspecified injury. The senior guard, who's started in 11 of his 16 appearances, is averaging 17.2 points and 3.3 assists this season. His next chance to play will come Friday against Creighton.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamier Jones - In starting five Jones (shoulder) is in Providence's starting five ahead of the Tuesday clash with Villanova, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Jones missed the Friars' loss to Xavier, but is slated to return and limit his absence to one game. After he started three straight games before his shoulder ailment held him out against the Musketeers, he'll return to Providence's starting five Tuesday night.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamier Jones - Partaking in warmups Jones (shoulder) is warming up ahead of Providence's tilt with Villanova, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Jones was listed as questionable on the Big East injury report, but he's reportedly warming up with a jersey under his sweats. It appears he'll try to give it a go after missing the Friars' last game against Xavier. Before that absence, Jones had entered the starting five for three games, averaging 14.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in that span.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Harrell - Tending to knee ailment Harrell is dealing with a knee issue, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact Harrell has missed the past seven games for the Friars, and it's reportedly due to a knee issue. The freshman guard has appeared in just six contests this season, averaging 3.7 points off the bench.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamier Jones - Tabbed questionable Jones (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Villanova.

Impact Jones missed his first game of the season Saturday due to a shoulder injury. The freshman is at risk of missing a second straight contest. He's started in each of his last three appearances, and he's scored in double figures in six straight outings.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Mela - Deemed questionable Mela (undisclosed) is questionable for Providence's clash with Villanova.

Impact Mela has yet to miss a game this season, but that could change against Villanova on Tuesday. The sophomore forward averages 8.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists this season, and has come off the bench for the past four games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vaaks leads Providence against Villanova after 21-point game

Providence hosts the Villanova Wildcats after Stefan Vaaks scored 21 points in Providence's 97-84 loss to the Xavier Musketeers

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Villanova vs. Providence Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 13

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Villanova vs. Providence Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 13

Stefan Vaaks - Season-high 21 points off bench Vaaks closed Saturday's 97-84 loss to Xavier with 21 points (7-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes.

Impact Vaaks set a new season high with 21 points in Saturday's loss, simultaneously extending his streak of scoring double digits in every game so far this season. He took 10 three-pointers for the sixth time this season, burying three of them for the third time in his last four contests. Although he came off the bench in his fourth straight contest, he's playing 31 minutes per game over that stretch so he's still playing starter-level minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Sellers - Scores an inefficient 12 points Sellers produced 12 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 21 minutes during Saturday's 97-84 loss to Xavier.

Impact Sellers scored double digit points again Saturday, something he has done in 15 of 16 games so far this season. He shot poorly again though and is now shooting just 36.5 percent from the field across his last five contests despite averaging 15.4 points per game over that stretch. While he's still producing, he will need to be more efficient to help get the Friars out of this losing slump.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jason Edwards - Scores 16 Saturday Edwards produced 16 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 36 minutes during Saturday's 97-84 loss to Xavier.

Impact After three consecutive quiet performances, Edwards bounced back a bit Saturday with a solid outing in the road loss. Although he only shot 40 percent from the field and 25 percent from three, he still scored 16 points for just the third time since the start of December. He also grabbed five rebounds and provided four assists, just the third time this season he's recorded four of each in the same contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Duncan Powell - Scores 12 in start Powell contributed 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes during Saturday's 97-84 loss to Xavier.

Impact Powell replaced the injured Jamier Jones (undisclosed) in the starting five for Saturday's contest, his first start since he started the first two games of this season. He made an impact with his increased role, scoring double digit points and hitting multiple three-pointers in his second straight contest. He also grabbed two rebounds and blocked one shot on the defensive end. It's unclear how serious Jones' injury is, but if he continues to miss time Powell will continue to have an increased role.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vaaks and Providence host Villanova

Providence hosts the Villanova Wildcats after Stefan Vaaks scored 21 points in Providence's 97-84 loss to the Xavier Musketeers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Moore scores 23, Xavier beats Providence 97-84

Led by Malik Moore's 23 points, the Xavier Musketeers defeated the Providence Friars 97-84 on Saturday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jamier Jones - Won't play Saturday Jones (undisclosed) won't play Saturday at Xavier, per college basketball journalist Kevin McNamara.

Impact Jones has played in every game this season for the Friars and started the last three contests, but now he'll miss his first game of the 2025-26 campaign. The freshman forward averages 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against Villanova.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Daquan Davis - Will miss remainder of season Davis (knee) will sit out the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Mike Stanton of UConn Journalism reports.

Impact Davis suffered a knee injury back in Nov. 14 that was expected to hold him out an extended period of time and is now confirmed he will be forced to sit out the rest of the season. The 6-foot-1 guard will focus on getting back to full health for next year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamier Jones - Listed questionable Saturday Jones holds a questionable designation for Saturday's game versus Xavier, per the Big East availability report.

Impact Jones is coming off his first three starts of the season and matched his season-high output with 18 points last time out versus UConn. It's uncertain if the freshman will get a chance to back that up Saturday, but more information on his status should surface closer to the opening tip.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moore leads Xavier against Providence after 22-point outing

Xavier plays the Providence Friars after Malik Moore scored 22 points in Xavier's 66-65 loss to the Marquette Golden Eagles

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Providence vs. Xavier Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 10

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DePaul visits No. 4 UConn after Mullins' 24-point game

No. 4 UConn hosts the DePaul Blue Demons after Braylon Mullins scored 24 points in UConn's 103-98 overtime win against the Providence Friars

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Jaloni Cambridge's 41 Points Power Ohio State

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Devin Askew scores 20 off bench to spark Villanova to 88-82 victory over Providence

Villanova visits Providence following Vaaks' 21-point showing

Vaaks leads Providence against Villanova after 21-point game

Villanova vs. Providence Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 13

Vaaks and Providence host Villanova

Moore scores 23, Xavier beats Providence 97-84

Moore leads Xavier against Providence after 22-point outing

Providence vs. Xavier Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 10

DePaul visits No. 4 UConn after Mullins' 24-point game

Last Night in College Basketball: Jaloni Cambridge's 41 Points Power Ohio State