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NBE Big East Stock Report: Week 3

Friar BlogJan 21, 2009
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10.ย  Providence 12-6, 4-2, Stock: Level

Last game: W 72-63 vs. Cincinnati
Next game: Jan. 22 at Seton Hall


Strong Point: The Friars held Cincinnati to just 40% from the field Monday night, including surrendering just 6 of 20 from beyond-the-arc, improving their 3ย pt. defense percentage to just 26.6%

Area of Improvement: The late-game collapse to Marquette on Saturday was due in large part to Providenceโ€™s continuing struggles with turnovers, in which the Friars gave up 18, and offensive rebounds, where they gathered in just nine.

Overall Analysis: At 8.6 per game, Providence is the leading team in the conference with made three-point field goals.ย  But to keep up with the rest of the league, the Friars are going to have to start doing a better job of taking care of the ball.ย  An average of 14.4 turnovers a game is not going to help their cause.

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