Category: Friar Sports

Athlete of the Week: Devin Carter

Ever since the non-conference schedule was released for the Providence College Friars, it became clear that one week would be circled on everyone’s calendars. Coming into this past week, the Friars had a record of 5–2 but lacked any statement wins, missing opportunities against the University of Miami and Saint Louis University at the Hall […]

Will Murphy '23

Providence College XC: PC Cross Country Teams Continue to Dominate

Under the guidance of coach Ray Treacy, the Providence College track and cross country teams have always been among the most successful in the country. That trend has continued into this season, as the 2022 cross country season has come to a close. The women’s cross country team is ranked No. 18 in the country […]

Joe Quirk '23

Athlete of the Week: Janai Crooms

After a disappointing 2021-2022 season that ended with a 11–19 record, the pressure was on for the Providence College women’s basketball team to return to being a competitive basketball team, one looking to make a run in the Big East and maybe even the women’s NCAA tournament.  Well, just a season later, the Friars sit […]

Joe Quirk '23

12/01/22 Sport Shorts

Men’s Basketball The Providence College men’s basketball team bounced back nicely from a poor showing in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off that saw consecutive losses against the University of Miami and Saint Louis University. They matched up against Merrimack College Wednesday, Nov. 23 at home, and emerged with a 14-point victory, 71–57. The Friars were […]

Will Murphy '23

Athlete of the Week: Bryce Hopkins

Coming off a season in which they won their first Big East regular season championship in program history and a historic run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, the Providence College men’s basketball team and head coach Ed Cooley had high expectations entering this season. However, coach Cooley had a difficult task during […]

Joe Quirk '23

PCI: Who Will be the Most Impactful Basketball Transfer?

Noah Locke Will Murphy ’23 Sports Co-Editor Coming off of their most successful campaign in years and their first Big East regular season title in school history, the providence men’s basketball team is faced with the challenge of replacing many of their most impactful players from last year’s squad. Luckily, head coach Ed Cooley and […]

Will Murphy ’23 and Justin Bishop ’24

Providence College Soccer: A Review of the Men’s and Women’s Teams Seasons

The Providence College women’s soccer team kicked off their 2022 season strong, shutting out Colgate University with a 1–0 win on home grounds. This was made possible by Ava Brandt ’23 scoring the lone goal of the game assisted by graduate student Elayna Grillakis. The Friars then underwent three consecutive losses from Boston University, No. […]

O'Livia Lopes '26

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