PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)—Randall Hanke had 17 points and nine rebounds and Donnie McGrath scored 15 points as Providence cruised to a 75-51 victory over New Hampshire on Wednesday night.
McGrath became the Friars’ career leader in 3-pointers made, going 3 of 8 attempts for 202. That surpassed Jamel Thomas’ 201, made between 1995-99.
Blagov Janev had 15 points and Tyrece Gibbs had 10 for New Hampshire (0-2).
The game was tied four times before Providence (2-0), pulled away on 64 percent field-goal shooting in the first half. McGrath and Hanke combined for 25 points in pacing the Friars to a 44-29 halftime lead.
The closest New Hampshire came was 50-39 on a layup by Jermaine Anderson midway through the second half.
Providence reserve Sean Van De Walle made a basket at the buzzer that gave the Friars their biggest lead.
Weyinmi Efejuku had 11 points and Sharaud Curry added 10 for the Friars.
