Providence Friars Named to the 2021 Empire Classic Field with Gonzaga, Louisville, and OK State

The four team field for the 2021 Empire Classic has been announced and joining the Providence Friars will be Louisville, Gonzaga, & Oklahoma State. Source: Oklahoma State will be the fourth team in the 2021 Empire Classic at MSG and will not participate in the 2021 Legends Classic at Barclays Center as originally scheduled. Current …

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Game Recap: Kyron Carwright’s Buzzer Beater Saves the Day Against Belmont

Providence Friars 66 (4-1) Belmont Bruins 65 (4-2) It may not have been the prettiest of wins, but a win is a win, is a win, is a win.  I'm certainly thankful for Kyron Cartwright's heroics this year. After a back-and-forth matchup with Belmont, a pair of clutch plays by both teams at the end …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Win 2K Classic by Smashing St. Louis 90-63

Providence Friars 90 (3-1) St. Louis Billikens 63 (3-1) The Providence Friars put together their most complete effort in game this year, blowing out the St. Louis Billikens 90-63 at Madison Square Garden to win the 2017 2K Classic.  The outcome of the game was never in question with the Friars leading by as much …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Take Down Washington 77-70 in 2K Classic

Providence Friars 77 (2-1) Washington Huskies 70 (2-1) First off, that picture is fucking awesome.  Kudos to the photographer who took that one. As for the actual game, the final score was a lot closer than I thought it was going to be heading into the matchup.  Of course, the opening line was Providence -7, …

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2K Classic Matchups and Schedule Announced for Providence

The matchups and schedule were just announced for the 2K Classic benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project tournament for this upcoming men's basketball season.  The games will take place at Madison Square Garden on Thursday November 16th and Friday November 17th. The 4 teams participating in this year's tournament are Washington, Virginia Tech, Providence, and St. …

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Ranking the Friars Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Games for the Upcoming 2017-2018 Season

I threw together a quick breakdown of Providence's non-conference games for much anticipated 2017-2018 men's basketball season, in order of my excitement for each game.  So without further ado, let's get into it. 11. Friday, December 22nd vs. Sacred Heart Last Year: 13-19 (8-10; 8th Place Northeast) KenPom Rank: 301 RPI Rank: 299 There are …

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