- Matchup: Rhode Island Rams vs Providence Friars
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Rhode Island Rams (7-2) will face off against the Providence Friars (5-4) at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
In their previous game, the Rhode Island Rams secured a victory against Brown, winning 66-56. The Rams recorded 15 fouls compared to Brown’s 21. From three-point range, Rhode Island struggled, making only 3 of 16 attempts. Brown, on the other hand, shot 76.5% from the free-throw line, converting 13 of 17 shots. Brown picked up 35 rebounds (14 offensive, 21 defensive) but did not have any blocks. The team tallied 8 assists and 6 steals during the game. Defensively, Rhode Island held their opponents to a mere 31.3% field goal percentage, allowing Brown to shoot 20 of 64 from the floor. The Rams grabbed 37 rebounds, with 10 coming from offensive efforts. They made 16 of their 22 free-throw attempts, translating to a 72.7% success rate. Rhode Island finished with a 42.6% field goal percentage, sinking 23 out of 54 shots, including 4 of 18 from beyond the arc.
Jahmere Tripp was a standout performer with 17 points on 4 of 6 shooting, contributing 5 rebounds over 27 minutes of play. He ended the game with a shooting efficiency of 66.7% but did not record any assists.
Rhode Island boasts a solid 7-2 record this season, averaging 11.8 turnovers and committing 18.3 personal fouls per game. The Rams have an average of 34.9 rebounds per game and have dished out 108 assists this season, ranking them 238th in Division I. They have been hitting 29.6% of their three-point attempts (59 of 199) and are shooting 74.5% from the free-throw line. They average 77.2 points per game, placing them 198th nationally, with an overall shooting percentage of 47.7%.
Defensively, the Rams force an average of 15.0 turnovers per game while committing 19.8 fouls. Their three-point shooting defense holds opponents to 31.2%, ranking 57th nationally in points allowed per game at 66.3. The Rams’ defense allows a field goal percentage of 40.8% (199 of 488) and they yield 33.0 rebounds per game. They currently rank 187th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having relinquished 107 assists this season.
In their last matchup, the Providence Friars notched a decisive 94-64 win over Fairleigh Dickinson. Defensive rebounds were a point of focus, as the Friars managed to limit Fairleigh Dickinson to 28 total rebounds (13 offensive). Providence excelled with a three-point shooting percentage of 42.3%, making 11 of 26 attempts, and finished 9 of 11 from the free-throw line (81.8%). Defensively, they allowed Fairleigh Dickinson to shoot 36.1% (22 of 61). The Friars themselves shot an impressive 58.3% from the field, converting 35 out of 60 shots and hitting 15 of their 27 three-point attempts (55.6%). Fairleigh Dickinson committed 15 fouls, giving Providence opportunities at the free-throw line with 11 attempts. They forced their opponents into 9 turnovers while collecting 11 steals and securing 28 rebounds overall (21 defensively and 7 offensively).
Jason Edwards had a standout performance for the Friars, scoring 24 points in just 23 minutes while also recording 3 assists. He finished the game shooting 57.1% with 8 of 14 makes, plus contributing 2 rebounds.
This season, Providence has a record of 5-4. They are shooting 48.3% from the field, placing them 75th in NCAA. So far, the Friars have scored a total of 814 points (90.4 points per game) and averaged 39.4 rebounds per game. They assist teammates 16.8 times per game (75th in NCAA) and average 10.9 turnovers per game. Providence commits an average of 18.9 fouls per contest and maintains a 78.9% success rate from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Providence allows 36.6% on three-point shots (94 of 257) and opponents shoot 76.8% from the free-throw line. They provide 15.9 assists and yield 38.7 rebounds per game, ranking 314th and 325th in college basketball, respectively. Their defense is currently ranked 336th in points allowed per game with 83.7. The Friars force opponents into 11.6 turnovers while allowing teams a 42.3% shooting percentage from the floor, ranking 143rd in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Selection: Opt for Rhode Island
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