How to Watch/Listen to Providence play Marquette in the Big East Tournament on Friday

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Providence Friars (21-12, 12-10 Big East) vs. Marquette Golden Eagles (24-8, 15-6 Big East)

No. 10 Marquette plays in the Big East Tournament against Providence. The Golden Eagles are No. 3 seed in the tournament, while Providence in No. 7.

The Golden Eagles' record in Big East games is 15-6, and their record is 9-2 in non-conference games. Marquette scores 78.9 points while outscoring opponents by 9.2 points per game.

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Providence guard Devin Carter goes to the basket during the second half against Creighton in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference men's tournament Thursday.
Providence guard Devin Carter goes to the basket during the second half against Creighton in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference men's tournament Thursday.

The Friars are 12-10 against Big East teams. Providence has a 1-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Marquette scores 78.9 points, 10.2 more per game than the 68.7 Providence gives up. Providence averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, the same that Marquette allows.

Top performers for Providence and Marquette

Kam Jones is scoring 16.7 points per game with 2.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists for the Golden Eagles. Oso Ighodaro is averaging 11.9 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 54.7% over the past 10 games.

Devin Carter, the Big East Player of the Year, is averaging 19.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals for the Friars. Josh Oduro is averaging 15.6 points over the last 10 games.

The last 10 games

Golden Eagles: 7-3, averaging 80.0 points, 31.6 rebounds, 15.3 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.0 points per game.

Friars: 6-4, averaging 71.9 points, 34.8 rebounds, 14.6 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 42.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.5 points.

When and where does Providence play Marquette?

New York, Friday, 8 p.m., in the Big East Tournament semifinal round

How to watch and listen to the Providence Friars vs. Marquette Golden Eagles

The game will be televised on FoxSports1 (FS1) and heard on radio on WPRO (630-AM and 99.7-FM).

What is the betting line for Providence vs. Marquette?

Odds will be posted here.

This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: How to Watch/Listen to Providence play Marquette on Friday night

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