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Herbert Hill had 28 points and 16 rebounds, leading Providence past South Florida 77-72 on Wednesday night.

Hill had eight points, including a pair of rebound baskets, as Providence (18-10, 8-7) opened the second half with a 12-2 run to take 45-35 lead with 16 minutes left.

Jonathan Kale had a key rebound basket after a Hill miss that put Providence ahead 75-72 with 13.3 seconds left. South Florida, which put together a late 10-1 run to pull within 73-72, had a chance to tie it in the final seconds, but Melvin Buckley's 3-pointer was off the mark.

South Florida used an 12-4 run to get within 65-62 at the four-minute mark.

Providence responded with 6 consecutive points, including a 3-pointer and a layup by Sharaud Curry. The guard finished with 17 points and five assists.

Hill scored eight points and pulled down seven rebounds during the opening 20 minutes.

--AP

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