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MBB Minute: Two BIG EAST teams were in action on Saturday night, with Providence and Villanova each earning double-digit wins at home.

Providence 67, Colorado 53
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• Miles Byrd recorded a double-double with 17 points, seven rebounds and a career-high 10 steals, becoming the third player in Providence history to record at least 10 steals in a game and the first Friar to accomplish the feat since John Linehan in 2002
• The Friars' 16-0 first half run put the game away early, turning a 14-11 deficit into a 27-14 advantage in front of the sellout crowd
• Providence's defensive pressure continued throughout the contest, forcing 22 turnovers and collecting 18 steals; the Friars held Colorado without a field goal over the final five minutes
• Arrinten Page returned to the lineup, connecting on three 3-pointers to finish with 13 points, six assists and a blocked shot

Villanova 99, Rider 62
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• Devin Royal led the Wildcats with 21 points and five rebounds as the Wildcats showcased their depth - 10 different players scored with five reaching double figures
• Villanova opened the contest with a 9-2 push before closing the first half on a 22-9 spurt to take a 42-23 lead; the Wildcats stayed in high gear, scoring 57 points over the final 20 minutes
• The Wildcats out rebounded Rider, 54-33, including a 19-10 advantage on the offensive glass, as well as a commanding 27-6 edge in second-chance points and received 32 points from its bench
• Jake Fiegen added 17 points, including 4-of-8 shooting from 3-point range, while Kwame Evans Jr. recorded a double-double (14 points/10 rebounds) in his first start of the season. Freshman Adam Oumiddoch contributed 12 points off the bench, while Tyler Perkins added 11 points and seven rebounds

There are three games scheduled for Sunday, beginning with a pair of neutral-site matchups in the Midwest.  Marquette takes on Missouri at the United Center in Chicago at 2:30 p.m. ET, followed by Creighton facing Iowa in Des Moines at 3:00 p.m.  A pair of old rivals take to the floor at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 p.m., as St. John's hosts Syracuse.

Marquette vs. Missouri - Peacock - 2:30 p.m. ET
Paul Burmeister (pxp); Robbie Hummel (analyst)

Creighton vs. Iowa - FS1 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Cory Provus (pxp); Nick Bahe (analyst)

Syracuse vs. St. John's - Peacock - 7:00 p.m. ET
John Fanta (pxp); Donny Marshall (analyst)