by Bill Marsh » Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:39 am
This figures to be another tough game. Just like the last one. On paper, it's Seton Hall's game to lose in a game that should go down to the wire.
PC has been struggling since their 5 game win streak in January with their only wins in the last 8 games coming against DePaul and Butler. Seton hall hasn't been much better, losing 5 of their last 6 and 6 of 8. They've gotten more attention for playing well in tough losses than for actually beating anyone. They do have wins against Georgetown and Xavier this month, so they're certainly capable and they won the last time these 2 teams, doing it in Providence's own house.
This is an absolute "must" game for Providence if they want to get to the right side of the bubble. It's also a pay back game. The Friars should be encouraged by the fact that they went on the road and beat a heady Butler team this week after losing 5 of 7 before that. Home hasn't proven to be much of an advantage for The Hall this year. Given that Providence has absolutely everything to play for right now and with their season on the line while Seton Hall has absolutely nothing to play for, I'm guessing that Providence wins what should be a very good game,
Having said that, watch Fuquan Edwin go out and prove me wrong.