Providence 106, Vermont 64

Providence 106, Vermont 64

Published Nov. 25, 2009 2:27 a.m. ET

Marshon Brooks had 24 points on 8-of-10 shooting and tied a career high with five steals as Providence rolled over Vermont 106-64 on Tuesday night. Jamine Peterson added 20 points and five rebounds in 16 minutes for the Friars (4-1), who took control of the game with runs of 20-4 and 18-4 in the first half and led 56-26 at halftime. Providence disrupted Vermont's offense by pressing throughout, registering a season-high 19 steals. Two-time America East player of the year Marqus Blakely had a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Catamounts (2-2), who never led. The 106 points were a season-high for the Friars, who were coming off their first loss, 84-75 at Alabama on Friday. Providence dominated Vermont in rebounding, 52-32, and shot 55.6 percent from 3-point range.

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