Providence and Boston College play in NIT matchup

BOTTOM LINE: Providence and Boston College square off in the National Invitation Tournament. The Friars are 12-11 against Big East opponents and 9-2 in non-conference play. Providence has a 1-3 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Eagles are 10-13 in ACC play. Boston College is sixth in the ACC with 14.2 assists per game led by Jaeden Zackery averaging 4.2. Providence’s average of 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.7 more made shots on average than the 7.7 per game Boston College gives...