Category: Sports

Sport Shorts 9/18

Women’s Cross Country: The Providence College women’s cross country team kicked off its 2025 season with a strong performance at the Friar Invitational on Sept. 5, placing first overall with a total of 20 points. Boston University followed the Friars with 46 points, and Dartmouth College rounded off the top three with 81 points. The […]

Sarah Wolff ’28

Meet the Friars’ New Electrifying Backcourt Duo

After losing last season’s starting guards Bensley Joseph ’25 and Jayden Pierre to graduation and the transfer portal, head coach Kim English and his staff faced a desperate need to fill the glaring void at the guard position during the offseason. They answered that call, filling the positions with the most exciting transfer portal acquisitions […]

Connor Whalen ‘28

What Team Will Win the World Series?

Providence College Investigates: MLB DOGERS: Izzy Mignardi Since the preseason, the Dodgers have been favored to win this year’s World Series. Throughout the regular season and as we enter the postseason, the odds have changed, but sportsbook sites still list the Dodgers as having the best odds. Other contenders include the Yankees, Phillies, and Brewers, […]

Dorothée Durivage ’28

Sneak Peak at Men’s Basketball

As head coach Kim English enters his third season at Providence College, the team looks a little different this year. With the loss of key scorers such as Bensley Joseph ’25, Jayden Pierre, and of course Bryce Hopkins to another Big East competitor, it leaves us to wonder who will step into those important gaps […]

Emilia Farrall ‘28

Women’s Soccer is Back

The Providence College women’s soccer team’s 2025–26 season is underway. Last year, the Friars had a disappointing end to their season, narrowly missing out on the playoffs with a record of 6–9–2. Although the Friars had a less than satisfying season, several players found their stride and will make key contributions this year. Additionally, the […]

Elsie Husted ’28

Athlete of the Week

Roger McQueen ’29 On June 27, Roger McQueen ’29 was drafted tenth overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL draft. Entering his freshman season for the Friars, McQueen is the first top 10 draft pick in the program’s history, and only the sixth first round pick in program history. Standing tall at six feet […]

Flagg Taylor ’27

Friars Basketball: A Fan’s Perspective

Providence College men’s basketball has returned to the AMP, formerly known as “The Dunk,” giving its undyingly loyal fan base much to consider regarding the success of the Friars this season. Kim English is entering his second year as head coach and has strung together a pretty good resume—21–14 in the 2023–24 season as part […]

Brendan Maguire ’25

The Craze Out in Boulder

Colorado is known for its Rocky Mountains, but soon enough, if not already, the Pacific Northwest state will be known for Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. Although Colorado got a reality check from Oregon on Saturday afternoon after being defeated 42–6, this game does not reflect everything Sanders has done for the Colorado program […]

Ralf Shockey ’25

Athlete of the Week: Pearse O’Brien

The Providence College men’s soccer team currently has an  overall record of  2–4–2. After some movement with players, Providence did not fall short in forming a solid team. This season came with new, well-fitting players for the Friars. Pearse O’Brien ’27 has proven to be one of these newly fitted players early in the season, […]

O'Livia Lopes '26

2023 Ryder Cup Preview

The Ryder Cup starts this Friday pinning The United States against Europe in their biannual golf showdown. The U.S. are the defending champions, winning in Whistling Straits back in 2021, but they face a very difficult road ahead of them. This year’s battle will be held at Marco Simone Golf Club just outside of Rome, […]

Aidan Bennett '24