Stonehill Skyhawks @ Providence Friars
Abdur-Rahim scores 16 as Providence takes down Stonehill 76-49
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Jabri Abdur-Rahim helped lead Providence over Stonehill on Saturday night with 16 points in a 76-49 victory.
Abdur-Rahim had six rebounds for the Friars (2-0). Wesley Cardet Jr. scored 12 points and added eight rebounds.
The Skyhawks (1-2) were led by Amir Nesbitt, who recorded 12 points and five assists. Chas Stinson added 10 points and two steals for Stonehill.
Providence took the lead with 12:24 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 44-25 at halftime, with Abdur-Rahim racking up 14 points. Providence pulled away with a 9-0 run in the second half to extend the lead to 22 points. Christ Essandoko led the way with a team-high eight second-half points.
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Game Information
Providence, RI

Referee:Mike Roberts
Referee:Wally Rutecki
Referee:Peter Larson

2025-26 Standings
| Northeast ConferenceNortheast 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 | 4-7 | 6 | 6-18 |
| Wagner | 3-8 | 7 | 8-14 |
| Chicago State | 3-9 | 7.5 | 5-20 |
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 13-1 | - | 23-2 |
| St. John's | 12-1 | 0.5 | 19-5 |
| Villanova | 10-3 | 2.5 | 19-5 |
| Seton Hall | 7-7 | 6 | 17-8 |
| Creighton | 7-7 | 6 | 13-12 |
| Georgetown | 5-8 | 7.5 | 13-11 |
| DePaul | 5-9 | 8 | 13-12 |
| Xavier | 4-9 | 8.5 | 12-12 |
| Butler | 4-10 | 9 | 13-12 |
| Providence | 4-10 | 9 | 11-14 |
| Marquette | 4-10 | 9 | 9-16 |
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