Dictating pace will be critical against an improved DePaul team on Saturday

When Providence visits DePaul on Saturday afternoon, the game will likely come down to which team can dictate the pace.

Under first year head coach Tony Stubblefield, the Blue Demons are playing quickly — and much better than a season ago. DePaul’s 79.5 points per game are good for second in the league, behind only St. John’s. They play at the 32nd faste…