#8 Providence Friars 71 (22-3) Butler Bulldogs 70 (13-15) Playing without its late-game closer Al Durham, the Providence Friars got off to a rocky start, beginning the game shooting just 4/24 from the field and allowing open looks on seemingly every defensive possession. The team fell behind by as much as 19 to a Butler …
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Providence Friars (16-14) 70 OT Creighton Bluejays (17-13) 76 OT The Friars came about as close as you could get in trying to pull off the win in Creighton, losing in overtime by six. This was Providence's second straight game that went to overtime after they beat Butler in extra time in the last game. …
Continue reading Game Recap: Friars Fail to Pull Off the Win in Overtime at Creighton, 76-70
Providence Friars (16-13) 74 Butler Bulldogs (15-13) 67 It is never easy to win on the road in the Big East. The Friars were up by 14 with five and a half minutes left in the first half but the game was back-and-forth the entire second frame, eventually needing free extra basketball to decide it. …
Continue reading Game Recap: The Friars Get a Much Needed Win at Butler in OT, 73-67
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 …
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 …
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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