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Providence Downs Villanova 75-62 - Match Report
Jayden Pierre scored 19 points leading Providence to a 75-62 victory over Villanova at Amica Mutual Pavilion on Saturday.
Providence was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.5-point spread as an underdog.
Providence got 17 points from Bensley Joseph and another 12 points from Ryan Mela. Bensley Joseph contributed 6 assists, while Ryan Mela cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Villanova got a 18-point performance from Jordan Longino, who was supported by 18 points from Wooga Poplar. Jordan Longino had 3 assists in a losing cause for Villanova, while Eric Dixon grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Providence were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Providence won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-27.
Providence heads into a battle against Georgetown University. Villanova, meanwhile, will have their next action against Connecticut.