Merrimack Warriors @ Providence Friars
1-5, 0-3 Away
57
1-5, 0-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MRMK | 26 | 31 | 57 |
PROV | 37 | 34 | 71 |
4-2, 4-0 Home
71
4-2, 4-0 Home
Croswell scores 17, Providence defeats Merrimack 71-57
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- — Ed Croswell had 17 points in Providence's 71-57 victory against Merrimack on Wednesday night.
Croswell had seven rebounds for the Friars (4-2). Noah Locke scored 14 points and added seven rebounds. Bryce Hopkins had 13 points.
Ziggy Reid led the Warriors (1-5) in scoring, finishing with 21 points. Javon Bennett added 11 points and four steals for Merrimack. Mykel Derring finished with eight points.
Providence led Merrimack 37-26 at the half.
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Game Information
Providence, RI
Referee:Brian O'Connell
Referee:Evon Burroughs
Referee:Leslie Jones
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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