Experience Providence Basketball Hosting Seton Hall: A Guide to Watching and Listening on Wednesday
Seton Hall Pirates (8-5, 1-1 Big East) at Providence Friars (11-2, 2-0 Big East)
by TAUHID SHAH
January 4: Thursday: 07:47 AM: 2024 | Update
The Seton Hall Pirates, standing at 8-5 overall and 1-1 in the Big East conference, are scheduled to face off against the Providence Friars, boasting an 11-2 record and 2-0 standing in the Big East. Providence, ranked 23rd, saw Devin Carter’s impressive 24-point contribution in their recent 85-75 overtime victory against the Butler Bulldogs on December 23rd. This sets the stage for their match against Seton Hall at AMP on Wednesday night. Notably, the Friars have maintained a flawless 10-0 record in home games but have a 0-1 record in one-possession games. Meanwhile, the Pirates hold a 1-1 record in Big East matchups.
When and where does Providence play Seton Hall?
In Providence at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
The top performers for the Friars and Pirates
Carter is averaging 16.9 points and 7.9 rebounds for the Friars. Bryce Hopkins is averaging 16.8 points and 9.0 rebounds while shooting 46.6% over the last 10 games for Providence. Al-Amir Dawes is shooting 31.8% from beyond the arc with 2.2 3-pointers per game for the Pirates while averaging 12.2 points. Kadary Richmond is shooting 45.7% and averaging 15.3 points over the last 10 games for Seton Hall.
Statistically, Seton Hall maintains an average of 73.9 points per game, showcasing a 4.9-point differential in outscoring their opponents. Interestingly, Providence’s average of 8.3 3-pointers per game only slightly exceeds the 8.2 per game that Seton Hall typically allows. This season, Seton Hall has exhibited a 45.8% shooting rate from the field, significantly higher (by 7.8 percentage points) than Providence’s opponents, who have averaged a 38.0% shooting rate.
This upcoming encounter on Wednesday marks the inaugural meeting of these two teams in conference play for this season. Key players for Providence include Devin Carter, maintaining an average of 16.9 points and 7.9 rebounds, and Bryce Hopkins, averaging 16.8 points and 9.0 rebounds while boasting a 46.6% shooting rate in the last 10 games. On the Seton Hall side, Al-Amir Dawes shoots at 31.8% from beyond the arc, averaging 2.2 3-pointers per game along with a 12.2 points average. Kadary Richmond, shooting at 45.7%, maintains an average of 15.3 points in the last 10 games for Seton Hall.
In their recent 10 games, Providence has a record of 8-2, averaging 74.9 points, 38.4 rebounds, 14.5 assists, 5.1 steals, and 5.6 blocks per game, shooting at a 46.6% field goal rate. Their opponents, during this stretch, have averaged 64.4 points per game. On the other hand, in Seton Hall’s last 10 games, they hold a 5-5 record, averaging 71.0 points, 37.0 rebounds, 12.7 assists, 7.1 steals, and 4.3 blocks per game, shooting at a 43.8% field goal rate. Their opponents have averaged 71.2 points during these games.
How to watch and listen to the Providence Friars vs. Seton Hall Pirates
The game is set to take place in Providence at the Amica Mutual Pavilion on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. It will be broadcast on FoxSports1 (FS1) and can be followed on the radio through WPRO (630-AM and 99.7-FM).
