Providence looks to seep Xavier

Xavier (12-13, 4-8) vs. Providence (14-11, 4-8)
Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Providence goes for the season sweep over Xavier after winning the previous matchup in Cincinnati. The teams last played on Jan. 23, when the Friars forced 18 Xavier turnovers while their offense turned the ball over just 10 times en route to the two-point victory.
LEADING THE WAY: Alpha Diallo has averaged 16.8 points and 8.3 rebounds to lead the way for the F