PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Jabri Abdur-Rahim helped lead Providence over Stonehill on Saturday night with 16 points in a 76-49 victory.

Abdur-Rahim had six rebounds for the Friars (2-0). Wesley Cardet Jr. scored 12 points and added eight rebounds.

The Skyhawks (1-2) were led by Amir Nesbitt, who recorded 12 points and five assists. Chas Stinson added 10 points and two steals for Stonehill.

Providence took the lead with 12:24 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 44-25 at halftime, with Abdur-Rahim racking up 14 points. Providence pulled away with a 9-0 run in the second half to extend the lead to 22 points. Christ Essandoko led the way with a team-high eight second-half points.

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