Erhunmwunse scores 13 as Providence downs Delaware State 78-48
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Oswin Erhunmwunse scored 13 points off of the bench to lead Providence over Delaware State 78-48 on Tuesday night.
Erhunmwunse added six rebounds for the Friars (5-0). Corey Floyd Jr. scored 12 points while shooting 5 for 8, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc and added six rebounds. Bensley Joseph shot 4 for 7, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points, while adding seven assists.
The Hornets (2-3) were led by Kaseem Watson, who recorded 18 points and nine rebounds. Robert Smith added 10 points.
Providence led 36-23 at halftime, with Floyd racking up eight points. Providence pulled away with an 11-0 run in the second half to extend its lead to 20 points. Erhunmwunse led the way with a team-high nine second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Clark
- Bill Covington Jr.
- Tony Henderson
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 6-1 | - | 16-8 |
| Howard | 3-2 | 2 | 8-14 |
| Delaware State | 4-3 | 2 | 12-10 |
| South Carolina State | 4-3 | 2 | 10-12 |
| Morgan State | 4-3 | 2 | 10-13 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-13 |
| Coppin State | 2-5 | 4 | 4-18 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-6 | 5.5 | 4-18 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 12-1 | - | 21-3 |
| Creighton | 10-2 | 1.5 | 17-6 |
| Marquette | 9-3 | 2.5 | 18-5 |
| UConn | 8-4 | 3.5 | 16-7 |
| Xavier | 6-6 | 5.5 | 14-9 |
| Villanova | 6-6 | 5.5 | 13-10 |
| Georgetown | 5-7 | 6.5 | 14-9 |
| Providence | 5-7 | 6.5 | 11-12 |
| Butler | 3-9 | 8.5 | 10-13 |
| DePaul | 2-11 | 10 | 11-13 |
| Seton Hall | 1-11 | 10.5 | 6-17 |
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