Central Connecticut Blue Devils @ Providence Friars
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CCSU | 25 | 28 | 53 |
PROV | 44 | 24 | 68 |
Horchler carries Providence over Central Connecticut 68-53
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Noah Horchler tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds to lift Providence to a 68-53 win over Central Connecticut on Saturday.
A.J. Reeves had 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Friars (10-1), who won their fifth straight game. Justin Minaya added 14 points. Nate Watson had nine rebounds.
The Blue Devils' 28.1 field goal percentage represented the worst mark by a Providence opponent this season.
Providence dominated the first half and led 44-25 at the break. The Friars' 44 first-half points marked a season high for the team.
Tre Mitchell had 15 points for the Blue Devils (2-8). Nigel Scantlebury added 9 points and 10 rebounds. Andre Snoddy had seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Providence, RI
Referee:Tim Clougherty
Referee:Brent Hampton
Referee:Nathan Farrell
2025-26 Standings
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 10-1 | - | 16-8 |
| Central Connecticut | 7-5 | 3.5 | 13-10 |
| Mercyhurst | 7-5 | 3.5 | 12-13 |
| Le Moyne | 7-5 | 3.5 | 12-13 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 6-6 | 4.5 | 9-16 |
| Stonehill | 6-6 | 4.5 | 9-16 |
| New Haven | 5-6 | 5 | 10-14 |
| Saint Francis | 4-6 | 5.5 | 6-17 |
| Wagner | 3-8 | 7 | 8-14 |
| Chicago State | 2-9 | 8 | 4-20 |
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 12-1 | - | 22-2 |
| St. John's | 11-1 | 0.5 | 18-5 |
| Villanova | 9-3 | 2.5 | 18-5 |
| Creighton | 7-6 | 5 | 13-11 |
| Seton Hall | 6-7 | 6 | 16-8 |
| Georgetown | 5-8 | 7 | 13-11 |
| Xavier | 4-8 | 7.5 | 12-11 |
| Butler | 4-9 | 8 | 13-11 |
| DePaul | 4-9 | 8 | 12-12 |
| Providence | 4-9 | 8 | 11-13 |
| Marquette | 4-9 | 8 | 9-15 |
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