On a Roll: Friars surging as March arrives
Jamier Jones and the Friars completed a season sweep of Creighton in Omaha Saturday By KEVIN McNAMARA If you own any sense of Providence Friar basketball history, or can flip through a media guide, you'd understand that it's never wise to write off a team in January. As things began...
What noise? Friars keep blocking out the negative and knock off Xavier
Jaylin Sellers (27 points, four 3-pointers) continued his strong season vs. Xavier By KEVIN McNAMARA PROVIDENCE - Kim English grew up a Baltimore Orioles fan, cheering for Cal Ripken, Jr., Robbie Alomar and Eric Davis. Speaking ill about the O's was never contemplated. He knows today's social media world isn't...
Friars shake off travel woes, sweep DePaul
Oswin Erhunmwunse and PC win at DePaul, 71-68 By KEVIN McNAMARA For too many games this season, the same painfully redundant script has played out late for the Providence Friars in Big East Conference contests. You know the drill, Friar fans. The story contains flashes of offensive brilliance that add...
Ugly Outing: St. John’s, Hopkins fight past Friars
Jamier Jones and Bryce Hopkins lock horns under the glass in Red Storm's 79-69 win (Photos: Louriann Mardo-Zayat) By KEVIN McNAMARA PROVIDENCE - It's pretty easy to say we expected some fireworks at the Providence-St. John's rematch but what transpired at the Amica Mutual Pavilion Saturday took things to another,...
Pitino: Bryce Hopkins “ready” for reception in Friartown
By KEVIN McNAMARA Anyone who attended Providence's upset victory at St. John's last month heard the rumblings, and strong booing, that came from corners of Madison Square Garden whenever Bryce Hopkins' name was announced. Just wait until this weekend. Hopkins and his new team, the streaking Red Storm of St....
Old habits return for Friars, fumble away loss at Seton Hall
By KEVIN McNAMARA The chance to enjoy a February blitz of a winning streak for the Providence College Friars has blown out the window. The Friars reverted to some grizzly habits Wednesday night as they helped Seton Hall rally in the second half and grab a 87-80 victory at the...