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Tag: Kris Dunn

Providence pulls away from DePaul in second half for 87-66 win

  • Posted onFebruary 27, 2016February 27, 2016
  • Big East

Providence used a 23-7 run in the second half Saturday to pull away from DePaul for an 87-66 win at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. DePaul trailed 48-45 with 15:29 remaining. Providence, which had been in a tailspin with a 1-5 record in February entering Saturday, needed to…

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DePaul shuts down Kris Dunn with collective defensive effort

  • Posted onFebruary 3, 2016
  • Big East

ROSEMONT, Ill. — DePaul got a bit lucky Tuesday in its 77-70 victory against No. 11 Providence. Friars starting wing Jalen Lindsey missed the game due to illness, and midway through the first half starting forward Ben Bentil, the Big East’s leading scorer, injured his ankle…

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Opinion: Ben Bentil is Big East’s most underrated player

  • Posted onFebruary 3, 2016December 31, 2021
  • Big East

ROSEMONT, Illinois — Kris Dunn trailed behind DePaul’s Billy Garrett Jr. and swiped down, attempting to make one of his signature steals, and push Providence back into a game that they trailed 68-63 with 1:31 remaining Tuesday at Allstate Arena. But instead of making a…

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Rapid Reaction: DePaul 77, No. 11 Providence 70

  • Posted onFebruary 2, 2016February 3, 2016
  • Big East

ROSEMONT, Ill. — DePaul recorded its biggest victory of the Dave Leitao Experience Pt. 2 on Tuesday, upsetting No. 11 Providence, 77-70, at Allstate Arena. The Blue Demons controlled more or less from wire to wire, leading for about 37 minutes of game time. Here…

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2015-16 Big East Preview: Villanova the hands-down favorite, Marquette a possible sleeper

  • Posted onOctober 28, 2015November 4, 2015
  • 2015-16 Season Preview

Who says the Big East is dead? With a deep group of physical and athletic teams, the Big East is showing that any requiems or eulogies for the league might be premature. After putting six teams into the NCAA Tournament last year, but seeing as none…

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Providence 84, DePaul 57

  • Posted onFebruary 18, 2015February 19, 2015
  • Big East

DePaul has its second three-game losing streak of Big East play after not putting up much of a fight Wednesday against Providence in an 84-57 loss. The Blue Demons (12-15, 6-8 Big East) shot just 37 percent from the field and coughed up the ball 16…

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DePaul drops second straight at Providence

  • Posted onJanuary 29, 2015January 29, 2015
  • Big East

After starting its three-game road trip on a high note with a win at Seton Hall last week, DePaul (11-11, 5-4 Big East) fell for the second straight time away from home Thursday afternoon at Providence (16-5, 6-2). The Blue Demons got off to a…

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Big East Shootaround: An impressive win by Seton Hall and three thoughts on the Big East

  • Posted onJanuary 2, 2015January 2, 2015
  • Big East

The Big East is back to being one of the nation’s top leagues after a down 2013-14 season. Conference play got underway Wednesday with the New Year’s Eve Marathon on Fox Sports 1, and here are some thoughts and observations.   —The New Year’s Eve marathon…

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2014-15 Big East Preview: Villanova leads the pack, Georgetown returns to relevance

  • Posted onOctober 14, 2014October 14, 2014
  • 2014-15 Season Preview

Villanova is favored to repeat as Big East champions, but an improved Georgetown team will be on the Wildcats’ heels. 1. Villanova Key losses: James Bell Key returners: Darrun Hilliard II, JayVaughn Pinkston, Ryan Arcidiacono, Josh Hart, Daniel Ochefu, Dylan Ennis Key additions: Phil Booth,…

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College Basketball Preview: Top 15 Breakout Players for the 2013-14 Season

  • Posted onNovember 8, 2013November 3, 2013
  • 2013-14 Season Preview

1. LaQuinton Ross, Ohio State Ross averaged 8.3 points last season while shooting 38.9% from beyond the arc. In Ohio State’s four NCAA tournament games, he averaged 15 points. Now that he is a starter and the Buckeyes’ best scorer, he will blossom into one…

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