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Providence Downs Merrimack 71-57 - Match Report
Providence got 17 points from Ed Croswell as they ran past Merrimack 71-57 on Wednesday at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Noah Locke had 14 points for Providence and Bryce Hopkins chipped in with 13 points. Jared Bynum had 6 assists for them, while Devin Carter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Merrimack got a 21-point performance from Ziggy Reid, who was supported by 11 points from Javon Bennett. Jordan McKoy had 3 assists in a losing cause for Merrimack, while Jordan Derkack grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Providence were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Providence had a 39-18 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Providence heads into a battle against Columbia. Merrimack, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bradley.