Game Recap: Short-Handed Friars Fall at UMass 72-63

Providence Friars 63 (7-3) UMass Minutemen 72 (5-5) With Alpha Diallo and Maliek White inactive for the game with injuries and Kyron Cartwright playing much less than 100%, the Friars still had a 5-point lead with just under 11 minutes of game time left but were unable to finish the job in what will most …

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Game Recap: Friars Hold Off Brown in OT to Win 77-72

  Providence Friars 77 (7-2) Brown Bears 72 (4-5) The Providence Friars returned to the familiar confines of the Dunkin' Donuts Center in downtown Providence to get back on track against another in-state opponent in Brown, after losing for the first time in 8 years to Rhode Island. What the Friars probably didn't expect was …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Lose for the First Time in 8 Years to URI

Providence Friars 68 (6-2) Rhode Island Rams 75 (5-2) The Rhode Island Rams were about to pull out a win over the Providence Friars for the first time in 8 tries at home at the Ryan Center.  With the Friars missing Emmitt Holt for the season and the Rams without an injured E.C. Matthews, the …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Hold Off the Rider Broncs to Pull Out Win 88-84

Providence Friars 88 (6-1) Rider Broncs 84 (5-2) The Providence Friars were able to hold on to a lead that they built in the first half to pull out the win at home against a very tough Rider team.  Rider is known for having the ability to score, especially in the second half of games, …

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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 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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Game Recap: PC Friars Easily Put Away Houston Baptist 84-55 for First Win

Providence Friars 84 (1-0) Houston Baptist Huskies (0-1) And just like that, the 2017-2018 college basketball season is off!  The Providence Friars played their first game at Alumni Hall in 45 years against Houston Baptist to kick of their season and put together an all-around splendid effort in front of the intimate home crowd.  The …

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Kyron Cartwright Named to NBC Sports’ College Basketball Under The Radar Stars

NBC Sports keeps coming out with Pre-Season list after Pre-Season list and I'm going to keep eating them up until the College Basketball season starts.  The latest list is for the Under The Radar Starts You Need To Know, and wouldn't you know it, Providence's own Kyron Cartwright pops up among the 10 names. Here's …

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PC Friars Offer 2020 New Jersey Point Guard Niels Lane

The Providence Friars offered their 3rd player in the 2020 Class this past weekend, New Jersey guard Niels Lane.  Lane is a 6'3'' guard who plays for the Hun School and with Team Final on the Nike AAU circuit. Per a source, Providence has offered Hun School (N.J.)/@TeamFinalHoops 2020 SF Niels Lane. — Josh Verlin …

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