PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — Providence used a dominant first half and efficient offense to defeat DePaul 90-72 in a Big East Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Dunkin’ Center.

The Friars built a 43-26 halftime lead and maintained control throughout, shooting 58.9% from the floor. Jason Edwards led all scorers with 25 points for Providence. Jaylin Sellers added 21 points and Ryan Mela scored 16.

DePaul’s Brandon Maclin scored 17 points. The Blue Demons shot just 5 of 23 from 3-point range. Providence improved to 11-13 overall, while DePaul fell to 12-12.

A crowd of 12,023 attended. Providence next plays at Seton Hall on Wednesday.