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 …
Continue reading Game Recap: Friars Hold Off Brown in OT to Win 77-72
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 …
Continue reading Game Recap: PC Friars Lose for the First Time in 8 Years to URI
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, …
Continue reading Game Recap: PC Friars Hold Off the Rider Broncs to Pull Out Win 88-84
Providence Friars 86 (5-1) Boston College Eagles 66 (5-2) The Providence Friars were able to avenge last season's loss to the Boston College Eagles in dominating fashion at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Saturday night. Rodney Bullock led all scorers with 20 points and four Friars total scored in double-digits on the night as the …
Continue reading Game Recap: PC Friars Click on All Cylinders to Rout BC Eagles 86-66
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 …
Continue reading Game Recap: Kyron Carwright’s Buzzer Beater Saves the Day Against Belmont
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 …
Continue reading Game Recap: PC Friars Win 2K Classic by Smashing St. Louis 90-63
Providence Friars 77 (2-1) Washington Huskies 70 (2-1) First off, that picture is fucking awesome. Kudos to the photographer who took that one. As for the actual game, the final score was a lot closer than I thought it was going to be heading into the matchup. Of course, the opening line was Providence -7, …
Continue reading Game Recap: PC Friars Take Down Washington 77-70 in 2K Classic
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 …
Continue reading Game Recap: PC Friars Fall in Gavitt Tip-Off to Visiting No. 14 Minnesota 86-74
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 …
Continue reading Game Recap: PC Friars Easily Put Away Houston Baptist 84-55 for First Win
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 …
Continue reading Providence Manhandles UConn 90-76 in Hurricane Relief Exhibition Game
The Morning Hangover 