Providence Manhandles UConn 90-76 in Hurricane Relief Exhibition Game

Before we get into the game, let's just acknowledge the the NCAA actually did something right.  They should do this every year where they grant teams the opportunity to add a third exhibition game where the proceeds can go to a charitable cause.  It seems like a no-brainer.  The Providence/UConn game raised $75,000 that will …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Fall to USC 75-71 in NCAA First Four Revenge Game

#11 USC Trojans (25-9) 75 #11 Providence Friars (20-13) 71 It was a game of two halves, that's as simple as you can put it.  Providence College raced out to what looked to be an insurmountable 15-point lead at half time in their first four NCAA Tournament rematch with the USC Trojans, but that wasn't the end of the story. …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Make it 6 in a Row with 86-75 Win at the Garden

Providence Friars (20-11) 86 St. John's Red Storm (13-18) 75 6...Can I get a 6 in a row!?! The Friars needed to complete their 6-game Big East win streak in order to solidify themselves both a first round bye in the Big East Tournament and a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The win gave their Friars at least 1 …

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Game Recap: Make It 4 in a Row for the Friars with a 73-69 Win Over Marquette

Providence Friars (18-11) 73 Marquette Golden Eagles (17-11) 69 Let the good times roll baby!  Make it 4 wins and a row against NCAA caliber teams and the Friars have just put themselves in a position to win out and secure a bid to the Big Dance.  With 7:20 left in the game, the Friars faced a 12-point deficit …

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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: PC Loses a Winnable game in Seton Hall 72-70 in OT

Providence Friars (14-11) 70 Seton Hall Pirates (15-8) 72 OT The Providence Friars dropped a heartbreaker in a game they could have easily won in New Jersey to Big East foe Seton Hall.  The game when to overtime and ultimately, Seton Hall was able to pull out the victory in a battle between the middle-of-the-pack teams in the muddled …

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Game Recap: #4 Villanova Escapes PC with a Late Win, 66-57

Providence Friars (14-10) 57 #4 Villanova Wildcats (21-2) 66 The Providence Friars dropped a close one at home against #4 Villanova after clawing their way back from a 13-point first half deficit to get within 2-points in the final minutes, but ultimately coming up short at The Dunk. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart led a balanced scoring attack for the …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Win 1st Ever Game at Marquette 79-78

Providence Friars (14-9) 79 Marquette Golden Eagles (14-7) 78 The Providence College Friars traveled on the road to Milwaukee to face off against Big East conference foe Marquette and came away with their first ever win at Marquette in the school's history.  Going into the game, the Friars were 3-14 all-time against the Golden Eagles but were able to …

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Game Recap: PC Loses a Backbreaker to St. John’s at Home

Providence Friars (13-9) 86 St. John's Red Storm (10-12) 91 P.S. Fuck You Lovett That was the game that PC couldn't afford lose.  Against a St. John's team that is lower than them in the standings and have lost against some pretty bad teams this year (i.e. Delaware State & LIU Brooklyn) and in the home confines of The …

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Game Recap: The Friars Fall on the Road to #1 Villanova, 78-68

Providence Friars (13-8) 68 #1 Villanova Wildcats (19-1) 78 The Providence Friars took to the road to take on the #1 team in the country and defending National Champion Villanova Wildcats and came up a bit short by the end of the game. The Friars were able to get things close at times, taking a 4-point deficit into halftime, but …

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