Ball leads UConn against Providence after 20-point showing
Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: UConn visits Providence after Solomon Ball scored 20 points in UConn's 93-79 win against the Georgetown Hoyas.
The Friars have gone 10-4 in home games. Providence is sixth in the Big East with 9.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Oswin Erhunmwunse averaging 2.3.
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