The Providence Crier

Friars End Non-Conference 10-1, Beat CCSU 68-53

Let me take you back to March 7th, 2020. The Friars finished off a great conference showing by boat racing DePaul 93-55. You all know how that turned out with COVID having other plans for college basketball, but similarly today’s game felt like a celebration. A celebration of PC having a strong non-conference resume and setting themselves up for a return to the NCAA Tournament. It did seem like the players got the celebration started a little early and a 19-point halftime lead resulted in only a 15-point victory.

Friars Look to Finish Non-Conference Play 10-1, Host Central Connecticut

If I’m Ed Cooley, my message to the team heading into their non-conference finale against Central Connecticut is to finish what you started. Your 9-1 start marks only the second team in the Cooley Era to achieve that feat. The other team to do it found themselves in the NCAA Tournament and victors in the Round of 64. You’ve put yourselves in a great position where not only can you make the NCAAs, but get a good seed as well. Now don’t screw it up. Take the opponent seriously and take care of business. Alright enough from Coach Crier, here’s the preview:

PC Fends Off Catamounts, Improve to 9-1

When PC took the floor against UVM Tuesday night it was certainly an opportunity to have a let down game. They were coming off two high energy games against Texas Tech and URI, with both games having a ton of fans in attendance. A hangover may have been inevitable; however, PC shut the door on those notions right away jumping out to a 11-0 lead to start the game. Despite a tough Catamount team keeping themselves in it throughout,PC won rather comfortably 68-58 to improve to 9-1 on the year. Let’s take a look at how it went down.

PC – UVM Game Preview: Friars Look to Climb to 9-1

Providence, fresh off a huge week with wins against Texas Tech and Rhode Island, look to keep the winning streak alive when they face the Catamounts of Vermont. The game is Tuesday at 6:30pm EST on FS1.

We break down the UVM Team and provide keys to a Providence victory.

PC defeats URI, Improve to 8-1

Well, well, well. It had been a year off for the Battle of the Ocean State, but on Saturday afternoon it was clear the Friars weren’t ducking the Rams. PC started off hot and despite URI taking a lead at one point late in the first half, the Friars cruised to a 66-52 victory. Let’s take a look at how it went down.

The Ocean State Annual Rivalry is Upon Us – PC vs. URI

Coming off a monster win against Texas Tech at home, Providence looks to keep piling on victories against in-state foe URI. You can throw the records and quality of team out the window when these two play. It is sure to be an energetic and raucous atmosphere at the Dunk. We break down the URI Team below and key in on a few themes to help Providence secure the win.

Providence Friars Notch Key Non-Conference Win Against Texas Tech Red Raiders, 72-68

Providence was able to secure an absolutely massive win for the resume by knocking off previously undefeated Texas Tech 72-68. Don’t look too far ahead, but these wins out of conference are going to do wonders for the Friars as they head into the meat-grinder that is the Big East conference.

We revisit the keys to the game and highlight key takeaways from the game below.

Friars Host Unbeaten Texas Tech in Big East / Big 12 Challenge

The 2021-22 Friars first real test came against against Wisconsin, and the Friars passed that with flying colors. This will be Providence’s first big test in front of a home crowd. PC will play host to undefeated Texas Tech on Wednesday night, and the Red Raiders will certainly be another litmus test into the quality of this Friar squad. Let’s take a deeper look into this one.

Horchler, Watson Help Shorthanded Friars past St Peter’s

With Minaya and Goodine already out with an illness, PC guard Jared Bynum went down with an ankle/foot injury. PC led by one after the first half, and this felt like one PC just needed to survive and advance. Horchler and Watson went to work to punish a pesky St Peter’s squad en route to a 85-71 victory Saturday afternoon. Let’s look at the takeaways.

Friars Looking to Bounce Back Against St. Peter’s – Game Preview

After losing in the Legends Classic to Virginia 58-40, the Friars have a key stretch of home games over the next 7 days that will go a long ways to determining where the Friars stand going into Big East play. After playing St. Peter’s, the Friars then play Texas Tech and URI. Each of these games will be at The Dunk, so the Friars have an excellent opportunity to rid themselves of the sting of the UVA game. The game is being played at 12PM EST on FS2.