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Edwards Returns With 25 as Providence Rolls DePaul 90-72

The win delivered the Friars' first consecutive Big East victories this season on the strength of a sharper, healthier rotation.

Overview

  • Jason Edwards, back from a seven-game absence, scored a game-high 25 points in 24 minutes on 8-for-13 shooting with 5-for-8 from three.
  • Providence improved to 11-13 and 4-9 in the Big East, while DePaul fell to 12-12 and 4-9 with its fourth straight loss.
  • Jaylin Sellers added 21 points and four steals, and Ryan Mela posted 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting with eight rebounds.
  • Oswin Erhunmwunse recorded 10 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks, marking his seventh straight game with double-digit boards.
  • The Friars never trailed, led 43-26 at halftime, and shot 58.9% overall including 65.4% after intermission to push the margin as high as 27.