PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — Providence outlasted Brown 86-79 in a men’s college basketball game Tuesday night at Dunkin’ Center. The Friars improved to 7-4 while the Bears fell to 4-7.

Providence led 42-37 at halftime and maintained a narrow edge throughout the second half before securing the win. Jamier Jones led the Friars with 16 points off the bench. Jaylin Sellers added 16 points in 32 minutes.

Landon Lewis paced Brown with 17 points. Luke Paragon contributed 15 points for the Bears, who kept the game within single digits despite being a significant pregame underdog. An announced crowd of 8,123 watched the local matchup.