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State’s bragging rights on line when PC hosts URI Saturday

PROVIDENCE — Saturday will mark the first in-state rivalry matchup for city native David Duke.

The Providence College point guard is no stranger to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. His college basketball career is in its beginning stages, but Duke attended countless games both as a fan and as an invited guest of the Friars while he was being recruited.

The University of Rhode Island was never the opponent. And Duke wasn’t at the Ryan Center last season when the Rams snapped their seven-game losing streak in the series. His first personal exposure will come on the floor when the local equivalent of the Hatfields and McCoys renew hostilities in a 5 p.