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A look inside what Marquette handing Providence its worst home loss since 1990 meant for the Golden Eagles

Kam Jones tallied a game-high 18 points on 8-of-17 shooting in Marquette’s 78-50 win over Providence on Dec. 31, 2024.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I — It was a feeling that the Friar faithful hadn’t felt in over three decades.

Whether they showed up an hour before tip with the tallboy beers in hand that head coach Shaka Smart described after the game to look like they were “a foot tall”, or they scooted in right the door before tip-off, Providence fans showed up ready to support.

Ready to support a program that for the last six years, has dominated Marquette in every way inside Amica Mutual Pavilion.