Game Recap: Nate Watson Feasts on Some Badgers as Providence Beats Wisconsin 63-58

Providence Friars 63 (3-0) Wisconsin Badgers 58 (2-1) Nate Watson was able to carry the Friars throughout the game and seemingly score at will when given the ball anywhere on the floor. Watson scored a season-high 24 points and did so in a variety of ways, finishing around the basket, cleaning up the glass, and …

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Bill Raftery Names LeDontae Henton in his Top 5 Big East Players for the Upcoming 2014-2015 Season

      Love it.  LOVE IT.  This is just getting me all geared up for when the Friars kick of their season this Saturday at home against Albany.     And they really have it right about Henton.  He does all the little things.  Coaches appreciate him.  His teammates love to play with him. …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Fall in Gavitt Tip-Off to Visiting No. 14 Minnesota 86-74

Providence Friars 74 (1-1) #14 Minnesota Gophers 86 (2-0) The Minnesota Gophers traveled to the Dunkin' Donuts Center in downtown Providence, Rhode Island on Monday to take on the Providence Friars in the Gavitt Tip Off.  This is the third year of the annual Gavitt Tip Off games between the Big East and the Big …

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Friars Men’s Basketball Big East Conference Schedule Released

The 2017-2018 Big East Men's Basketball schedule was released today and for the 2nd year in a row, the Friars start with back-to-back games on the road.  The Friars start the season off against St. John's in a game that will be played at Carnesseca Arena and not at MSG, which sucks.  If the game …

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Game Recap: PC Makes it Two Wins in a Row Over NCAA Tournament Teams with 75-63 Win Over Xavier

Providence Friars (16-11) 75 Xavier Musketeers (18-8) 63 The Providence Friars are not only finding their stride at the most opportune time, but they also found the Xavier Musketeers at the most opportune time.  Xavier has lost versatile point guard Edmund Sumner for the season to a torn ACL and was without leading scorer Trevon Blueitt, who was sidelined …

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Game Recap: Marquette Upsets the #8 Providence Friars 65-64 for PC’s 2nd Loss of the Year

Marquette Golden Eagles (11-4) 65 #8 Providence College Friars (14-2) 64 First off, let me just say that I'm going to take full blame for this loss.  Instead of watching the Friars game at home on TV, I went to the UConn/Temple game instead.  I was so flustered by not being able to watch the Friars that I actually …

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