PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rodney Bullock scored seven of his 23 points in the final five minutes and Alpha Diallo had his first career double-double to help Providence hold off Rider 88-84 on Wednesday night.
Diallo, a 6-7 sophomore guard, had nine of his 13 points in the second half and finished with a career-high 11 rebounds. Kyron Cartwright had 14 points, including three 3-pointers, and seven assists for Providence (6-1).
Bullock made a layup and hit five free throws during an 11-3 run that gave the Friars an 81-74 lead with fewer than two minutes left.