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AMHERST, Mass. — The question raised the eyebrow of Providence College basketball coach Ed Cooley, drawing a defensive reaction of surprise and resolve.
After his Friars had held off Rider to win their 11th game in 12 tries on Saturday night, a question was raised about how much the team’s younger players were benefiting from playing without star guard Kris Dunn. PC beat the Broncs, 73-65, with Dunn on the bench for the second straight game with what is being called a stomach virus.