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Jaylin Sellers scores 27 and Providence takes down Creighton 79-76

Led by Jaylin Sellers' 27 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Creighton Bluejays 79-76

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Active against Seton Hall Mela (undisclosed) ended Wednesday's 87-80 loss to Seton Hall with four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds and one assist over 16 minutes.

Impact Mela, who was listed as questionable pregame, logged four points and four rebounds as the Friars were taken down by the Pirates on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-7 sophomore, who is averaging 8.6 points, five rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.8 steals across 25 games (14 starts), will look to help Providence get back on track against St. John's this weekend.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday night Mela (undisclosed) is questionable for Providence's game at Seton Hall.

Impact Mela has yet to miss a game this season, but he's in danger of changing that Wednesday night. The sophomore forward, who averages 8.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists, appears likely to be a game-time call at Seton Hall.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards scores 25 as Providence knocks off DePaul 90-72

Jason Edwards scored 25 points off of the bench to help lead the Providence Friars over the DePaul Blue Demons 90-72

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Records double-double Wednesday Mela racked up 14 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 44 minutes during Wednesday's 97-87 2OT win over Butler.

Impact Mela recorded his second double-double of the season Wednesday, his first since Nov. 11. He made six of 10 attempts from the field, his ninth consecutive game where he shot at least 50 percent from the field. He logged a season-high 44 minutes in the double-overtime win, proving to be a crucial part of the rotation especially with the injured Jason Edwards (foot) and Corey Floyd (head) out.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sellers, Providence defeat Butler 97-87 in double overtime

Jaylin Sellers scored 36 points, including eight in double, as the Providence Friars beat the Butler Bulldogs 97-87 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Askew scores 20 off the bench, Villanova beats Providence 87-73

Devin Askew scored 20 points off of the bench to lead the Villanova Wildcats past the Providence Friars 87-73 on Friday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

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.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 off the bench Mela finished Wednesday's 103-98 OT loss to UConn with 19 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes.

Impact Mela scored a season-high 19 points in Wednesday's overtime loss, and he did it on just nine field goal attempts. He hit eight of his nine free throw attempts and hit his lone attempt from beyond the arc as he and the Friars nearly knocked off UConn. Although he's now come off the bench in each of the last three games, he's still seeing similar playing time compared to when he was starting and he still clearly can make an impact off the bench.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

UConn Avoids Upset Loss, Beating Providence in Overtime

No. 4 UConn was on the ropes, but battled back to beat Providence in overtime and avoid a disastrous loss.

JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

UConn Avoids Upset Loss, Beating Providence in Overtime

No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime

Braylon Mullins scored eight of his career-high 24 points in overtime and fourth-ranked UConn rallied past Providence 103-98 for its 11th consecutive victory

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

No. 10 Florida's Frontcourt Excels in Win Over Providence

The 10th-ranked Gators rebounded from a loss to TCU, as Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu each had big games in a win over the Friars in the...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 10 Florida's Frontcourt Excels in Win Over Providence

Providence Friars vs. No. 10 Florida Gators Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Providence's Ryan Mela finds Oswin Erhunmwunse for alley-oop dunk vs. Florida

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Double-double in Tuesday's win Mela posted 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 106-81 win over Penn.

Impact Mela, who played 22 minutes in each of the first two games of the season, got his first start of the season Tuesday. He took advantage of his opportunity as he logged a double-double, ranking first on the team in rebounding and second in scoring. He made two of his four three-point attempts and went perfect on his six shots from inside the arc. He has showed his rebounding ability as well as some positive signs in the scoring department so far this season, so he's a name to watch as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Floyd scores 20, Providence takes down Pennsylvania 106-81

Led by Corey Floyd Jr.'s 20 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Pennsylvania Quakers 106-81

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Seven rebounds during exhibition Mela (lower leg) logged four points (1-4 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes during Pittsburgh's exhibition game Sunday against Providence.

Impact Mela came off Providence's bench, and it comes off as a reasonable benching considering the Friar depth available. As a starter last season, he particular showed promise in his last three games, averaging 14.7 points and 6.3 rebounds.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Donning light brace Mela (undisclosed) has his right ankle in a light brace, per Bill Koch of The Providence Journal.

Impact It's unclear what ailment Mela is dealing with, but he appears somewhat limited in the preseason for the Friars. The sophomore forward had a solid freshman season, playing in 29 games with nine starts, averaging 6.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 19.5 minutes. Mela will look to heal up before the season tips off in early November.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another basketball player opts to remain at Providence; who's staying? Floyd is the third player to announce a return to Providence next season. Freshman duo Oswin Erhunmwunse and Ryan Mela did so on Thursday

MARCH 22, 2025 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Brooks scores 25 as Butler knocks off Providence 75-69 in Big East Conference Tournament

Led by Pierre Brooks' 25 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Providence Friars 75-69 in the Big East Conference Tournament

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Freemantle scores 25 as Xavier takes down Providence 76-68

Led by Zach Freemantle's 25 points, the Xavier Musketeers defeated the Providence Friars 76-68

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Season-high points in pop-up start Mela supplied 18 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and four steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 80-77 loss to DePaul.

Impact Mela got his first start in eight games and seventh total start of the season in the loss to the Blue Demons. The freshman forward made the most of his opportunities, logging a season-high 18 points and four steals. After this solid outing, there's no doubts that he'll at least be considered for a start again at Xavier this Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gunn scores 23 points and DePaul beats Providence 80-77 to snap six-game losing streak

CJ Gunn scored 23 points to help lead the DePaul Blue Demons past the Providence Friars 80-77 on Wednesday and snap a six-game losing streak

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent to bench Mela will come off the bench for Providence against Creighton.

Impact The freshman forward started the last six games for which he's been available, but he's been pulled for the starting five in favor of Rich Barron. Mela should still contribute for the Friars on Wednesday night, but he'll do so in a backup role.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Jaylin Sellers scores 27 and Providence takes down Creighton 79-76

Edwards scores 25 as Providence knocks off DePaul 90-72

Sellers, Providence defeat Butler 97-87 in double overtime

Askew scores 20 off the bench, Villanova beats Providence 87-73

UConn Avoids Upset Loss, Beating Providence in Overtime

No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime

No. 10 Florida's Frontcourt Excels in Win Over Providence

Providence Friars vs. No. 10 Florida Gators Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

Providence's Ryan Mela finds Oswin Erhunmwunse for alley-oop dunk vs. Florida

Floyd scores 20, Providence takes down Pennsylvania 106-81

Brooks scores 25 as Butler knocks off Providence 75-69 in Big East Conference Tournament

Freemantle scores 25 as Xavier takes down Providence 76-68

Gunn scores 23 points and DePaul beats Providence 80-77 to snap six-game losing streak