Providence boarded a long cross-country flight Friday evening after an empty men’s basketball trip to San Diego.

The Friars were swept during their two-game stay at the Rady Children’s Invitational, and their second defeat came against the defending national champions.

No. 10 Florida used what turned out to be a deciding run early in the second half to reestablish a double-digit advantage. The Gators were never in any serious jeopardy over the final 14 minutes while coasting to a 90-78 win over Providence on Nov. 28.

Xaivian Lee and Boogie Fland did all the scoring during a 10-0 burst that ripped open what was a 51-47 game. That backcourt duo combined for 37 points a day after a stunning loss against TCU at Jenny Craig Pavilion. The Friars were more competitive than in an opening t

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