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...
Friars welcome a winning streak and look for more
PC won for a second game in a row as Jason Edwards returned to the lineup By KEVIN McNAMARA One of the most coveted, most satisfying feelings in sports is to ride a winning streak. The flip side, of course, stinks. For the first time in 60 days, the Providence...
PC finally wins in extra time, outlast Butler, 97-87
Jaylin Sellers rolled for a career-best 36 points in Friar win over Bulldogs By KEVIN McNAMARA PROVIDENCE - So this is what it takes to grab a victory? Begin with 50 minutes of hard work, throw in a clutch shot by the least likely of players, see the opposing team's...
Friars hanging tough, but for how much longer?
Oswin Erhunmwunse posted 14 pts/10 rebounds/4 blocks in a loss at UConn By KEVIN McNAMARA STORRS, Conn. - As he opened his press conference after yet another strong showing, but losing effort at Connecticut Tuesday night, Providence coach Kim English turned to the positive. As he should. The embattled Friar...
Meltdown: Friars fumble away another, leave Ed Cooley smiling
The Friars collapse in the second half to lose to Georgetown, 81-78 By KEVIN McNAMARA PROVIDENCE - A startling swing of emotions, if not of coaching careers, was on radiant display Saturday afternoon at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. When the twists and turns were over, Kim English and the Providence...
