PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Devin Vanterpool had 21 points in Providence’s 78-55 win against Bryant on Tuesday.
Vanterpool had four steals for the Friars (2-1). Malik Mack shot 8 for 14, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 19 points. Miles Byrd shot 3 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.
Duane Thompson finished with 15 points for the Bulldogs (1-3). Onyx Nnani added 13 points for Bryant, while Elijah Crispin had 11 points, six assists and three steals.
Providence took the lead with 18:17 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Byrd led the team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to go up 38-25 at the break. Providence outscored Bryant by 10 points after the break, and Mack scored a team-high 17 points in the second half to help their team secure the victory.
Up next
Providence’s next game is Saturday against Colorado at home, and Bryant visits Rutgers on Friday.
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