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Providence hosts Howard in season opener

Howard Bison at Providence Friars

Providence, Rhode Island; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Providence opens the season at home against Howard.

Providence finished 8-7 at home a season ago while going 13-19 overall. The Friars gave up 60.0 points per game while committing 15.2 fouls last season.

Howard went 14-3 in MEAC action and 10-6 on the road last season. The Bison averaged 65.7 points per game last season, 26.2 in the paint, 17.6 off of turnovers and 10.0 on fast breaks.

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