Last Updated: November 20, 2023, 01:30 IST
NASSAU, Bahamas: Devin Carter and Josh Oduro scored 19 factors every and Providence defeated Georgia 71-64 on Sunday on the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship.
The Friars led for a lot of the second half, however the lead was solely two factors when Georgia’s Noah Thomasson went to the road with 48 seconds remaining. He missed the primary and made the second, then Providence sealed the win by going 4-for-4 from the road.
Bryce Hopkins scored 15 factors and Corey Floyd Jr. added 11 for the Friars (4-1). Carter had 11 rebounds and 5 assists and Oduro had 9 rebounds.
Thomasson led Georgia (2-3) with 19 factors and RJ Melendez had 15.
After trailing by two factors at halftime, Providence opened the second half with a 13-5 run for a 45-39 lead. Georgia tied it a couple of minutes later, then a 3-pointer by Devin Carter put the Friars up by 5 close to the 11-minute mark.
Georgia lastly regained the lead at 56-55 when Russel Tchewa threw down a dunk at 6 minutes to go. The Bulldogs took the lead yet another time, 58-57, however Corey Floyd Jr. after which Carter hit 3-pointer for a five-point Providence lead. The Bulldogs chipped away, however got here up brief from the road within the closing minute.
Both groups have a house recreation on Friday, with Providence internet hosting Lehigh and Georgia internet hosting Winthrop.
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