UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Stefan Vaaks scored 15 points, Jason Edwards scored 14 points and Providence took control in the second half to beat Penn State 77-65 on Saturday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase.

Jaylin Sellers added 13 points and Oswin Ehrunmwunse scored 11 points for Providence (4-2).

In suffering its first loss of the season, reserve Freddie Dilione V scored 22 points and Melih Tunca 11 for the Nittany Lions (5-1). Tunca was the only Penn State starter in double-figures scoring and the starting unit finished 30.5% (11 of 36) shooting.

Providence turned its 32-31 advantage into a 10-point lead as the Friars emerged from halftime with a 9-0 run as Vaaks made a 3-pointer, Sellers threw down two dunks and Edwards made a layup.

After a two-minute scoreless span by both teams l

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