Providence takes on Marquette following Vaaks' 24-point game

Providence Friars (9-9, 2-5 Big East) at Marquette Golden Eagles (6-13, 1-7 Big East)

Milwaukee; Monday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Providence visits Marquette after Stefan Vaaks scored 24 points in Providence's 93-88 victory over the Creighton Bluejays.

The Golden Eagles have gone 6-5 in home games. Marquette has a 4-6 record in games decided by 10 points or more.

The Friars are 2-5 against Big East opponents. Providence ranks ninth in the Big East with 9.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Oswin Erhunmwunse averaging 2.5.

Marquette is shooting 41.1% from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points lower than the 43.3% Providence allows to opponents. Providence has shot at a 47.7% rate from the field this season, 2.5 percentage points above the 45.2% shooting opponents of Marquette have averaged.

The Golden Eagles and Friars match up Monday for the first time in Big East play this season.

Jason Edwards is averaging 17.2 points and 3.4 assists for the Friars. Vaaks is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Eagles: 1-9, averaging 67.9 points, 29.2 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 39.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.2 points per game.

Friars: 5-5, averaging 88.1 points, 34.7 rebounds, 16.4 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.6 points.

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