5 Takeaways From the Friars Italy Trip

1. David Duke can fucking fly David Duke (@Duuukkeee) with the impressive slam in game one of Providence's four game Italy trip. #PCBB Via @PCFriarsmbb pic.twitter.com/mVEgOL2QJv — Chris Grenham (@chrisgrenham) August 16, 2018 David Duke Jr. with the steal. David Duke Jr. with the SLAM! 😳#GoFriars🇮🇹 @CBBonFOX pic.twitter.com/WnGNeIGeP2 — PC Men's Basketball (@PCFriarsmbb) August 18, …

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PC Men’s Basketball Announces End of the Year Player Awards for the 2017-2018 Season

The Friars Men's Basketball Team had their end of the year banquet and announced the individual awards for the 2017-2018 basketball season.  The Friars finished 5th in the Big East with a 21-14 overall record, including 10-8 in Big East Conference play en route to their 5th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Without further ado, here …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Fall Just Short Against Texas A&M in NCAA First Round, 73-69

#10 Providence Friars 69 (21-14) #7 Texas A&M Aggies 73 (21-12) The Providence Friars had their season end in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the hands of the Aggies of Texas A&M.  The two teams met on Friday in Charlotte, North Carolina and played evenly for the majority of the game, as …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Fall Just Short in OT of the Big East Championship to Villanova, 76-66

Providence Friars 66 (21-13) #2 Villanova Wildcats 76 (30-4) OT The Providence Friars once again took a team to Overtime in the Big East Tournament, but this time is was Villanova and unfortunately, the Friars were unable to make it three Overtime victories in a row in their quest to win their 3rd Big East …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Storm Back from 17 Down to Beat Xavier in OT to Advance to Big East Championship

Providence Friars 75 (21-12) #3 Xavier Musketeers 72 (28-5) OT Wow.  What...A...Game. After finding themselves down 17 points to Xavier, the number 3 team in the country, the Providence Friars stormed back and snatched victory from the reigning Big East Regular Season Champions in their second overtime game in as many days. The Friars finished …

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Game Recap: Friars Beat Creighton 72-68 in OT in Big East Tournament Quarterfinals

Providence Friars 72 (20-12) Creighton Bluejays 68 (21-11) OT The Friars entered the Quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament in New York's Madison Square Garden with an opportunity to cement themselves a spot in the NCAA tourney with a potential win against a Creighton team that has been listed as a lock for the Big …

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Nate Watson Named to Big East All-Freshman Team

Nate Watson was selected to the Big East All-Freshman Team for the 2017-2018 Season.  There were six Freshmen who got the nod for the team and Nate showed why he should be included with those players during the season. Although Watson only averaged 13.7 minutes per game, he was very efficient and effective in those …

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Game Recap: The Friars Celebrate Senior Night with a 61-57 Win Over St. John’s

Providence Friars 61 (19-12) St. John's Red Storm 57 (15-16) The Friar Four of Kyron Cartwright, Rodney Bullock, Jalen Lindsey, and Tommy Planek closed out their Senior Year with a Senior Night victory over St. John's to close out the the Big East regular season for the Providence Friars. The Friars almost let this must-win …

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Game Recap: #3 Xavier Beats Providence 84-74 for their First Ever Big East Title

Providence Friars 74 (18-12) #3 Xavier Musketeers 84 (26-4) This was basically a no-lose game for Providence.  It was a great opportunity for them to get another signature win for their NCAA resume, but if they lost, it's really not a big deal because they were playing at #3 Xavier's place and on their Senior …

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Game Recap: PC Friars Take Down Georgetown for the 8th Straight Time, Winning 74-69

Providence Friars 74 (18-11) Georgetown Hoyas 69 (15-12) Not 1, Not 2, Not 3, Not 4, Not 5, Not 6, Not 7....but 8!!!  Make it 8 wins in a row for the Providence Friars against the Georgetown Hoyas.  The Hoyas might just be my second favorite team in the Big East if they keep letting …

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