- Matchup: Bryant Bulldogs vs. Providence Friars
- Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Venue: Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Providence Friars (1-1) are set to compete against the Bryant Bulldogs (1-2) at Amica Mutual Pavilion this Tuesday evening.
The Bryant Bulldogs recently faced the Fairfield Stags, resulting in a 68-59 defeat. In terms of fouls, the Bulldogs committed 21 while Fairfield had 18 violations. Bryant managed to make 5 out of 9 attempts from three-point range. Fairfield converted 17 of their 27 free throw attempts for 63.0%. The Stags secured 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) and generated 8 assists alongside 17 steals during the game. Defensively, Bryant allowed Fairfield to shoot 40.4% from the field, converting 23 of 57 attempts. Additionally, the Bulldogs recorded 13 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and made 1 steal, collecting a total of 38 rebounds, including 8 offensive. From the charity stripe, Bryant scored 8 of 17 free throws, translating to 47.1%. They finished the game with a field goal percentage of 38.9% (21 of 54) with 9 of their 36 three-point attempts successful.
Andre Pasha was a standout performer, shooting 40.0% from the field with 2 assists, playing 32 minutes with 10 rebounds, and scoring 12 points on 4 of 10 shooting.
Bryant enters this matchup with a record of 1-2 on the season. They are currently averaging 15.3 turnovers per game and 20.7 personal fouls. As a unit, the Bulldogs are pulling down 39.3 rebounds per game and have a total of 39 assists, ranking them 87th in Division 1 for passing efficiency. The team’s shooting from beyond the arc sits at 25.7% (26 of 101), and their free throw percentage is 60.0%. They have scored an average of 65.0 points per game, placing them 311th in Division 1, with a field goal percentage of 37.8%.
Defensively, Bryant forces 13.3 turnovers per game while averaging 18.3 personal fouls. Currently, they are ranked 280th in college basketball for assists allowed, having conceded 35 this season. Opponents are shooting 40.7% against them (72 of 177), and they allow 38.3 rebounds per game. The Bulldogs give up 37.3% from three-point land and are ranked 163rd in points allowed per game (69.7).
In their last match, the Providence Friars were defeated by Nebraska with a final score of 67-58. In terms of rebounding, Providence allowed Nebraska to collect 25 boards (5 offensive). The Friars shot 20.8% from beyond the arc, converting 5 out of 24 attempts, and finished 18 out of 24 at the free throw line (75.0%). Nebraska managed to hit 22 of 49 field goals for a shooting percentage of 44.9%. Providence shot 19 of 62 from the field, which equated to a 30.6% shooting performance. From three-point range, they made only 7 out of 38 attempts (18.4%). The Friars had 14 attempts from the free throw line, taking advantage of Nebraska’s 15 personal fouls. They committed 16 turnovers and made 2 steals during the game. Providence secured 30 rebounds, comprised of 16 defensive and 14 offensive.
Devin Vanterpool made a significant impact, scoring 11 points in 26 minutes, recording 3 assists while shooting 3 of 11 (27.3%), and grabbing 6 rebounds.
Providence currently holds a 1-1 record this season. They average 22.0 fouls per game and shoot 72.7% from the charity stripe. The Friars are assisting 14.0 times per game (226th nationally) and are committing 13.0 turnovers per game. They’ve scored a total of 141 points this season (70.5 per game) and grab an average of 38.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, Providence is shooting 38.5% from the field, ranking 319th in the nation.
Defensively, the Friars are ranked 72nd in college basketball for points allowed per game with 61.5. They force 19.0 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 40.2% from the field (155th in D-1). Opponents shoot 27.7% from beyond the arc (13 of 47), with teams converting 69.2% of free throw attempts. They give up 12.0 assists and 31.5 rebounds per game, ranking 163rd and 104th in those metrics.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Favor Providence
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