Bryce Hopkins Shines in Return as Providence Defeats BYU 83-64

Providence snaps three-game losing streak with strong shooting and defensive performance in Big East-Big 12 Battle.

Bryce Hopkins made his season debut for Providence, scoring 16 points, grabbing five rebounds, and dishing out four assists in 26 minutes after recovering from an ACL injury.
Jabri Abdur-Rahim led the Friars with 21 points off the bench, including four 3-pointers, as Providence shot 59.5% from the field and 12-of-22 from beyond the arc.
The Friars built a 46-34 halftime lead, shooting 71.4% in the first half, and withstood BYU's second-half rally to secure the win.
BYU, ranked fifth nationally in 2-point shooting percentage entering the game, was held to just 33.3% shooting overall, with top prospect Egor Demin going 0-for-10 from the field.
The victory improves Providence's record to 6-3 and helps restore momentum ahead of their upcoming rivalry game against undefeated URI, a key Quadrant 1 matchup.