Providence, St. John's each look for quick Big East start

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Two teams looking to advance to 2-0 in Big East play will clash Friday night as Providence welcomes St. John's to Rhode Island's capital city.

Both the Friars (7-5, 1-0) and Red Storm (9-2, 1-0) earned conference-opening wins over DePaul, though Providence looks to bounce back from a 74-70 Saturday loss to St. Bonaventure in Uncasville, Conn.

Providence coach Kim English hopes t