Jayden Pierre scored 16 points as Providence beat Seton Hall 69-67 on Tuesday night. Pierre shot 6 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Friars (11-10, 5-5 Big East Conference). Jabri ...

Providence guard Jayden Pierre discusses the Friars' gritty road victory against Seton Hall and what it means to play so close to his hometown.

After a slow start, the Friars find their footing, and a Christ Essandoko 3-point bank shot in the second half gives PC the lead for good.

Corey Floyd Jr., Jabri Abdur-Rahim and Jayden Pierre made enough free throws inside the final 17.8 seconds to push Providence over the line.

Villanova faces Providence in a matchup of Big East teams. Friday's matchup is the first of the season for the two teams.