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Field Hockey The Providence College field hockey team has suffered consecutive losses to top-25 ranked teams this week. On Friday, Sept. 9, the Friars traveled to face the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. The Friars fell behind early, trailing 1-0 after the first quarter. They tied it up heading into the half, but lost control after […]

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Providence College Soccer

Men’s and Women’s Teams Look for Strong Season Over the last number of years, Providence College soccer fans have been gifted with strong play from both the men’s and women’s programs. In the 2021 season, the men’s team finished 12-5-4 in a season that saw them defeat #1 ranked Georgetown University 3-0 in the regular […]

Joe Quirk '23

Swim Across America

Since its inception in 1987, Swim Across America has raised over $100,000,000 to fund cancer research and patient programs. The group hosts 24 charity swim events across the country that raise money for the cause. On Saturday, Sept. 10, they are hosting an event in Narragansett, RI at Roger Wheeler State Beach. The proceeds of […]

Will Murphy '23

Providence College Investigates

Who Will Win the 2022 World Series? Justin Bishop ’24 Sports Staff New York Mets  Few teams are built to make the postseason, but only one is built to do so and win: the New York Mets. The Mets currently sit atop the National League East Division and are playing better than the reigning league […]

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Sport Shorts

Men’s soccer  The Providence College Men’s soccer team comes out being ranked number sixteen for the season.  Their season opener was against Colgate University where they fell short 3-2.  Nick Benjamin ’23 scored his first goal for the Friars in the first twenty minutes of the game, giving them great momentum.  The second goal was […]

Margaret Maloney '23

Sit-down with Friars Head Coach Ed Cooley

A Reload for Next Season Liam Tormey ’22 Sports Co-Editor We are now into the month of May, and it has been over a month since the Providence College men’s basketball team had their historic year come to an end against the eventual champions, Kansas University.  It ended with the first Big East regular season […]

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Men’s and Women’s Basketball Transfer Portal Update

Friars Look to Rebuild for Next Season Justin Bishop ’24 Sports Staff Over the past few weeks, the Providence College men’s basketball team has seen some talented players depart, while reeling in some high caliber talent through the NCAA college basketball transfer portal. Justin Minaya ’22GS has decided not to use his sixth and final […]

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Men’s and Women’s Track Prepare for Big East Championship

Both Teams Look to Finish the Year on a High Note Joseph Quirk ’23 Sports Staff The 2022 Providence College spring track and field season is off to a fast start. Both the men’s and women’s squads have hit the ground running since they opened their season on March 27 at the Raleigh Relays. The Raleigh […]

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Softball Heads Toward End of Season

Big East Tournament Set for Next Week Stephen Foster ’22 Sports Staff The Providence College Softball Team is approaching the end of their 2022 season. They have an overall record of 24 wins and 19 losses and a conference record of 10 wins and 11 losses. Coach Jill Karwoski mentioned that one highlight from the […]

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Sports Shorts

Sports Shorts Luke Sweeney ’24 Sports Shorts Coach Gabrielli Resigns Providence College lacrosse head coach Chris Gabrielli announced on Wednesday, May 4 that he would resign. Gabrielli served as the Friar lacrosse coach for the last 10 seasons. Gabrielli said, “I’m grateful for the opportunity I was provided to lead this program, especially when the […]

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