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West Virginia seeks fifth straight win over Providence
Feb 20, 2007 - 2:45 PM No. 18 West Virginia (20-6) at Providence (16-9) 7:30 pm ESTPROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Ticker) -- No. 18 West Virginia has a strong case for an NCAA Tournament at-large bid. Providence has work to do.
The Big East Conference schools meet on Tuesday.
West Virginia (20-6, 8-5 Big East) has won four straight against the Friars.
Providence (16-9, 6-6) has wins over Boston College and Marquette to its credit but is just 5-6 since January 4.
Herbert Hill, a 6-10 senior, is averaging 17 points and 8.3 rebounds for the Friars. Hill has scored in double figures in all but one game this season and had 16 points and 11 rebounds in a 71-66 victory over St. John's on Saturday.
Providence is 15-2 at home this season.
The Mountaineers have split their last four games since a 70-65 upset of UCLA on February 10. They are coming off an 81-71 victory over Seton Hall.
Frank Young had 18 points against the Pirates and leads the Mountaineers in scoring at 14.2 per game. Young leads the Big East with 80 3-pointers.
- NCAA BB
FINAL 1ST 2ND TOTAL
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WEST VIRGINIA (18) 30 31 61
PROVIDENCE 25 39 64 FINAL
Feb 20 9:23 PM - NCAA BB
WEST VIRGINIA (18) 30
PROVIDENCE 25 HALFTIME
Feb 20 8:16 PM
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