Brooks’ 24 points, full-court press lead Providence past Vermont 106-64

Providence defeats Vermont 106-64

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Marshon Brooks had 24 points on 8-of-10 shooting and tied a career high with five steals as Providence rolled over Vermont 106-64 on Tuesday night.

Jamine Peterson added 20 points and five rebounds in 16 minutes for the Friars (4-1), who took control of the game with runs of 20-4 and 18-4 in the first half and led 56-26 at halftime.

Providence disrupted Vermont’s offense by pressing throughout, registering a season-high 19 steals.

Two-time America East player of the year Marqus Blakely had a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Catamounts (2-2), who never led.

The 106 points were a season-high for the Friars, who were coming off their first loss, 84-75 at Alabama on Friday.

Providence dominated Vermont in rebounding, 52-32, and shot 55.6 percent from 3-point range.