November 10, 2026

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Category: Sports – Friar Sports

Sep242026Athlete of the Week

The Providence College field hockey team started out the season with a demanding 6–1 record. Their first game resulted in...

Emilia Farrell ‘28

Sep172026Athlete of the Week: Brian Gareppy

The Providence College men’s soccer team is off to a blazing start to begin the 2026-27 season. The Friars have...

AJ Gray '30

Sep242026Friar’s Schedule Release

by Chris Sama ’27 on September 24, 2026

The Friars men’s basketball schedule is out after great anticipation from the offseason regarding the new coach, Bryan Hodgson, as well as the talent he has recruited to Friartown. The season kicks off against UMaine on Nov. 2 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion (AMP). Other notable opponents before the Big East competition starts are Nebraska, Colorado, VCU, and URI, who should prepare the Friars well for their Big East opponents.

In terms of in-conference competition, UConn and St. Johns are projected to be top 25 teams again this year. The Friars’ first matchup against UConn is on Jan 20. at the AMP, and it will definitely be the Friars’ toughest competition before March. Dan Hurley, UConn’s current coach, has led the Huskies to back-to-back championships in the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons. He is known for his competitive nature, strong recruiting, and player development. The Huskies have three four-star recruits who have already committed and two more who transferred. The Friars had barely lost to UConn both times they faced off last year, with their first match going into overtime and ending with only a five-point difference. With better direction from Hodgson and a promising new class of Friars, it’s likely that PC can win against UConn this year.

St. John’s had an extremely strong transfer class this year, ranking No. 1 in the whole NCAA according to 247Sports. Rick Pitino, the current coach of St. John’s, and one of the most renowned coaches in all of college basketball, managed to bring three five-star and one four-star recruit to the Red Storm through the transfer portal alone. This will be an exciting matchup for the Friars, givingthem something to prove against the Johnnies.

Besides the previous two teams, the Friars arguably have the next strongest new recruiting class in the Big East. Four-star recruit Javon Bardwell ’30 is fully committed to Providence. He is a very athletic small forward who can finish around the rim with ease, especially from lobs. Malik Mack ’27, a point guard who transferred from Georgetown to Providence, should pair really wellwith Bardwell. Mack is a former Ivy League Player of the Year during his time at Harvard. Mack is a three-level scorer who also has a great passing ability.

Mar192026Ray Treacy Retires

After over four decades of leading one of the most well-respected cross country programs in the nation, Ray Treacy ’82 is retiring from his role as Head Coach and Director of Cross Country & Track at Providence College. This is an emotional, yet celebratory, close to a chapter that will absolutely define athletics at PC […]
Sarah Wolff ’28

Jan222026A Heated Rivalry: Providence College Men’s Hockey Sweeps Boston College

Providence College’s men’s ice hockey (No. 14) team’s competition with Boston College (No. 12/13) has been a passionate rivalry for a long time, as New England not only loves ice hockey, but also an intense competition. With die-hard fans on each team, these games provide for a fierce watch. Both teams are usually ranked in […]
Pippa Jones ‘28

Nov202025The Cowl Remembers: Lenny Wilkens

For 90 years, The Cowl has followed Providence College’s achievements, heartbreaks, and defining moments. Few people have shaped our school’s athletic history as deeply as Lenny Wilkens ’60, and his recent passing has left the community grieving as well as reflecting on his profound greatness. As we celebrate our newspaper’s anniversary, it felt only right […]
Sarah Wolff ’28

Nov202025Friars Win One, Lose One as They Move to 2–2

Providence College men’s basketball hosted the University of Pennsylvania to open week two of non-conference play, putting up a dominant performance on their way to a 106–81 win. Standout performers included Ryan Mela ’28—posting 18 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists in a double-double effort—and Corey Floyd ’26, who had a much-needed comeback game with […]
Connor Whalen ‘28

Nov202025Big East Freshman of the Year Prediction

The Providence College basketball program has never had a Big East Freshman of the Year winner for themselves. This year, No. 7 Stefan Vaaks ’29 is in a good position to make a real impact for the Friars and is set to become one of the top freshmen in the conference. Vaaks stands at 6’7” […]
Flagg Taylor ’27

Nov202025Historical Providence College Athletes

For Those Who Haven’t Explored Alumni Hall “Want to get Alumni?” your roommate asks you (probably several times a week). You go, and you head straight to the part of Alumni Hall that he or she might be referring to—the cafeteria with a variety of food options, but most importantly, a Ben and Jerry’s fridge. […]
Izzy Mignardi ‘27

Nov202025Sports Shorts

Women’s Basketball The women’s basketball team is off to a 2–1 start this season. On Monday night, Nov. 10, the team defeated Central Connecticut State University with an impressive score of 65–40. Teneisia Brown ’26G had her first double-double as a Friar with 12 points, 14 rebounds, and three steals. On Saturday afternoon, the team […]
Emilia Farrall ‘28