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
- Referees:
- Mike Roberts
- Wally Rutecki
- Peter Larson
2024-25 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Long Island University | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Wagner | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Le Moyne | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Stonehill | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
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