Providence Dominates Pennsylvania in High-Scoring Affair
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Amica Mutual Pavilion
Providence Friars 106, Pennsylvania Quakers 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Pennsylvania Quakers vs Providence Friars?
Providence Friars beat Pennsylvania Quakers 106-81 at Amica Mutual Pavilion on November 11, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Providence Friars defeated the Pennsylvania Quakers with a final score of 106-81 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. This game showcased Providence's offensive prowess, as they managed to score 106 points, significantly surpassing their average of 74.8 points per game over their last ten outings. The Friars' victory comes after a difficult stretch, where they had recorded a 2-8 record in their previous ten games, including a loss in their last matchup against the Virginia Tech Hokies.
The Friars entered this game with a home record of 2-1, while the Quakers had a 1-2 record on the road. Providence's recent form had been concerning, with an average of 82.0 points allowed per game, but they found a way to tighten their defense against Pennsylvania, limiting them to 81 points. The Friars had averaged 80.8 points in their last five games, but this performance marked a significant uptick in their scoring efficiency.
On the other hand, Pennsylvania came into the match with a 1-2 away record and had been struggling, with a recent record of 3-7 over their last ten games. They had averaged 79.0 points scored per game and allowed 79.7 points, indicating a lack of defensive consistency. Their recent form included a heavy loss to the American University Eagles, where they fell 78-84, and a strong win against the Rowan Profs, where they scored 119 points. However, they were unable to replicate that scoring success against Providence.
The scoring plays in the second half highlighted Providence's dominance. Key moments included a three-point jumper by Ryan Mela, which brought the score to 104-75, and a series of free throws by Jay Jones and Michelangelo Oberti, which kept the scoreboard ticking for the Quakers but ultimately fell short of making a significant impact on the outcome. The Friars' ability to maintain a large lead throughout the game was a testament to their offensive strategy and execution.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player availability for either team, which can often play a crucial role in the dynamics of a game. However, the absence of key players can significantly affect a team's performance, particularly in a high-scoring game like this one.
The market had priced Providence as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong expectations heading into the game. This aligns with their home advantage and the overall perception of their offensive capabilities against a struggling Pennsylvania team.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but typically, factors such as crowd support at the Amica Mutual Pavilion and the atmosphere of a home game can provide a significant boost to the home team.
Overall, viewers witnessed a high-energy game that showcased Providence's offensive strength and ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, while Pennsylvania struggled to keep pace. The Friars' performance serves as a potential turning point in their season, as they look to build on this victory moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsCorey Floyd Jr.20Providence Friars
- AssistsStefan Vaaks5Providence Friars
- ReboundsRyan Mela12Providence Friars
- PointsMichael Zanoni30Pennsylvania Quakers
- AssistsAJ Levine5Pennsylvania Quakers
- ReboundsTJ Power7Pennsylvania Quakers
Recent form
Providence Friars
Last 10: 2-8Streak L174.8 scored · 82 allowed per game2-4 at home
- L101-107at Virginia Tech HokiesNov 8
- W89-79vs Holy Cross CrusadersNov 4
- L69-75vs Butler BulldogsMar 12
- L68-76at Xavier MusketeersMar 8
- L77-80vs DePaul Blue DemonsMar 5
- L63-75vs UConn HuskiesMar 1
- L52-82at Marquette Golden EaglesFeb 26
- L72-93at Georgetown HoyasFeb 20
- W75-62vs Villanova WildcatsFeb 15
- L82-91vs Xavier MusketeersFeb 13
Pennsylvania Quakers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L179 scored · 79.7 allowed per game1-5 away
- L78-84at American University EaglesNov 9
- W119-72vs Rowan ProfsNov 8
- L71-95at Princeton TigersMar 8
- W92-87at Columbia LionsMar 1
- L62-90at Cornell Big RedMar 1
- L78-79vs Harvard CrimsonFeb 22
- W88-75vs Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 22
- L72-82at Brown BearsFeb 15
- L71-72at Yale BulldogsFeb 15
- L59-61vs Princeton TigersFeb 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale | 24-7 | - | 11-3 |
| Harvard | 17-12 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Pennsylvania | 18-12 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Cornell | 15-13 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Columbia | 16-12 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Dartmouth | 11-16 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Princeton | 9-20 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Brown | 9-18 | 8 | 3-11 |
| St. John's | 30-7 | - | 18-2 |
| UConn | 34-6 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Villanova | 24-9 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Seton Hall | 21-12 | 8 | 10-10 |
| Creighton | 16-18 | 9 | 9-11 |
| DePaul | 16-16 | 10 | 8-12 |
| Butler | 16-16 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Providence | 15-18 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Marquette | 12-20 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Georgetown | 16-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
| Xavier | 15-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Pennsylvania Quakers | Providence Friars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-70 | 36-67 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 12-28 | 13-30 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 43 |
| Free throws | 19-24 | 21-23 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 91 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 35 |
| Assists | 18 | 23 |
| Steals | 7 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 24 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 46 |
| Fouls | 20 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 29 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half56-69Cam Thrower made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by TJ Power.
- 2nd Half56-71Oswin Erhunmwunse made Layup. Assisted by Stefan Vaaks.
- 2nd Half56-73Ryan Mela made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-73TJ Power made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-73Michael Zanoni made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ethan Roberts.
- 2nd Half61-76Jaylen Harrell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Floyd Jr..
- 2nd Half61-77Jaylen Harrell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-77Michael Zanoni made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by TJ Power.
- 2nd Half64-78Jaylin Sellers made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-79Jaylin Sellers made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-79Michael Zanoni made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-79Michael Zanoni made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-81Jaylin Sellers made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-82Jaylin Sellers made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-84Oswin Erhunmwunse made Dunk. Assisted by Stefan Vaaks.
- 2nd Half69-84Ethan Roberts made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by TJ Power.
- 2nd Half69-85Jason Edwards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-86Jason Edwards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-87Jason Edwards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-88Jason Edwards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-88TJ Power made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half72-88TJ Power made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-89Jason Edwards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-90Jason Edwards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-92Jamier Jones made Dunk. Assisted by Stefan Vaaks.
- 2nd Half72-93Jamier Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-95Jamier Jones made Dunk. Assisted by Jason Edwards.
- 2nd Half73-95Niklas Polonowski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-98Jaylen Harrell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jamier Jones.
- 2nd Half74-98Alex Massung made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-98Alex Massung made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-101Ryan Mela made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Stefan Vaaks.
- 2nd Half75-104Ryan Mela made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Harrell.
- 2nd Half76-104Jay Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-104Jay Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half78-104Michelangelo Oberti made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-104Michelangelo Oberti made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-105Stefan Vaaks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-106Stefan Vaaks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-106Jay Jones made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Providence Friars, below favours Pennsylvania Quakers.
Venue
- Amica Mutual PavilionProvidence, RI
- Attendance9472
- OfficialsJames Breeding, Nathan Farrell, Ed Corbett Jr.
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