PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jacob Bannarbie helped lead Providence over Maine on Monday with 14 points off of the bench in an 83-56 victory.

Bannarbie also had 10 rebounds for the Friars. Ryan Mela scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Malik Mack went 5 of 10 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.

Hudson Franz led the Black Bears in scoring, finishing with 13 points. Maine also got 11 points and three blocks from Ayden Evans. Killian Gribben also had 10 points.

Providence took the lead with 16:42 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Miles Byrd led his team in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put them up 34-26 at the break.

Providence extended its lead to 47-26 during the second half, fueled by a 13-0 scoring run. Javon Bardwell scored a team-high 12 points in the second half as the Friars closed out the win.

Up next

Providence: at Nebraska on Saturday.

Maine: visits Sacred Heart on Thursday.

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