Pierre and the Providence Friars visit conference foe Villanova
Villanova averages 77.8 points, 8.6 more per game than the 69.2 Providence gives up. Providence has shot at a 43.8% clip from the field this season, 0.9 percentage points greater than the 42.9% shooting opponents of Villanova have averaged. The Wildcats and Friars face off Friday for the first time in conference play this season.