Category: Friar Sports

Sport Shorts 11/17/22

Men’s Basketball: The Providence College men’s basketball team had a very exciting week, starting off their season 3–0. After raising their Big East regular season championship banner, the Friars narrowly beat Rider University in their home opener on Nov. 8. The final score of that game was a frighteningly close 66-65. In the first two […]

Joe Quirk '23

Providence College Basketball: Women’s Basketball Preview for the 2022-23 Season

The Providence College women’s basketball team, led by head coach Jim Crowley, is looking to bounce back after a tumultuous 2021-2022 campaign. Last year, the team finished 11–19 overall, with a record of 6–14 in Big East conference play.  The Friars only lost one player to graduation last year, Mary Baskerville. Each were regularly within […]

Will Murphy '23

Athlete of the Week: Gil Santos

The Providence College men’s soccer team record currently stands at four wins, four losses, and seven ties. Given their strong holding season, these last upcoming regular season games give a promising outlook for their Big East Tournament appearance, yet to come. After the Friars hosted their recent two-game homestand, they came out with a win […]

O'Livia Lopes '26

11/03/22 Sport Shorts

Field Hockey: The Providence College field hockey team wrapped up their season this past Friday, Oct. 28 with a 4–2 loss at Quinnipiac University. The loss was a part of a six-game losing streak the Friars unfortunately never got to stop before the end of their season. They will end their season with a 5–12 […]

Joe Quirk '23

Sports Shorts 10/20/22

Men’s Soccer The Providence College men’s soccer team’s current record stands at 4–4–5. After facing Connecticut on the road on Oct. 5, the match ended in a 2–3 loss. During this game, junior defender Jason Pereira netted his first goal of the season and junior forward Gevork Diarbian scored his third. Next, the Friars hosted […]

O'Livia Lopes '26

Men’s Basketball Preview for the 2022-23 Season

Sports Staff The 2022–2023 men’s basketball season is right around the corner and the hype surrounding the Friars is continuing to build with each passing day. The Friars open up the season on Nov. 8 against Rider University at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, formerly “The Dunk”. All offseason, campus has been buzzing about the new […]

Justin Bishop '24

Athlete of the Week: Riley Duran

The Providence College men’s ice hockey team came into the season with high expectations. Coming off a third consecutive year of barely missing the NCAA tournament, the Friars entered the season picked to finish No. 4 in the loaded Hockey East Conference, according to the conference coaches’ poll. The Friars also welcomed back the top […]

Joe Quirk '23

Sport Shorts 10/06/2022

Field Hockey  The Providence College field hockey team currently holds a record of 5–6 overall and 2–1 in their Big East play. They hosted a two-game homestand this past weekend, which started on Friday, Sept. 30 with a 0–4 loss against the No. 11 ranked University of Connecticut Huskies. Sunday’s game versus the College of […]

O'Livia Lopes '26

Women’s Club Rugby Team Looks For a Successful Season

In recent years rugby has become more of an international sport, branching out and making an impact in America. Many high schools, colleges, and universities have taken the growth as an opportunity to establish men’s and women’s teams. Providence College is no different, as they have developed successful men’s and women’s rugby programs. The PC […]

Will Murphy '23

Providence College Hockey: Preview for the Men’s and Women’s Teams Seasons

The 2022-2023 hockey season is right around the corner as exhibition games for both teams ended this past week. The men’s hockey team was ranked No. 15 in the nation by USA Today going into the season, which is five spots higher than the ranking the Friars earned at the end of last season. The […]

Justin Bishop '24