Grad Transfer Aviza Finds New Home with Friars by Jack Belanger ’21 As faces came and went on the Providence College Men’s Soccer Team, one remained constant: Colin Miller ’18RS in net. After receiving numerous awards and accolades, such as the 2018 Big East Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year and 2018 All-Big East Second Team, […]
Team Returns Strong Championship Core Capable of Repeating by Marc DeMartis ’21 The Providence College Men’s Club Lacrosse team is entering their 2019 season as the defending champions of the National Collegiate Lacrosse League (NCLL). After defeating the Westchester Golden Rams 12 – 9 in the National Championship last Spring, the Friars have set the […]
Former Basketball Players Making Waves With Overseas Teams by Sullivan Burgess ’20 As media day approaches for the new NBA season, both fans of the Chicago Bulls and Providence College Friars are looking foward to seeing former Friar point guard Kris Dunn ’16 as he prepares for his fourth season in the NBA and third […]
PCI: Should the 2022 World Cup Be Moved From Qatar? Yes, There is Too Much Controversy by Liam Tormey ’22 The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, an Arab country in the Middle East. Since the announcement on December 2, 2010, immense controversy followed, which is why the 2022 FIFA […]
An Interview with College Basketball Hall of Famer Ernie DiGregorio ’73 By Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor Former Boston Celtic point guard Bob Cousy was asked if anyone currently in the NBA reminds him of how he used play back in the 50s and 60s. Cousy responded, “Not really, because everyone has their certain way […]
Wheeler ’20 Wins Women’s Race By Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Co-Editor Despite the high temperatures for running this past weekend, Abbey Wheeler ’20 was able to pull off a first-place finish at the seventh annual Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown cross country meet. Having won the race last year as well, Wheeler became the second runner […]
By Sullivan Burgess ’20 Sports Staff Last Friday, the Providence College Men’s Soccer Team played its first Big East game against the Seton Hall University Pirates. The last time the two teams faced off against one another was last season, when the Friars defeated Seton Hall 1-0 in double overtime. Heading into the game against […]
Migliorini and Magliochetti Shine in First Tournament By Marc DeMartis ’21 Sports Staff Starting on Sept. 13, The Providence College Tennis Team was in Hamden, Connecticut to play in the Quinnipiac Invitational Tournament. There was plenty of talent present with competitive teams such as the United States Military Academy at West Point, Fairfield University, Sacred […]
By Cam Smith ’21 Sports Assistant Editor The United States, long the dominant force in basketball, saw its empire come crashing down earlier this month when its delegation of players placed seventh at the 2019 Basketball World Cup. The loss was a source of embarrassment nationwide, as millions ridiculed the U.S. players for failing to […]
Yes, Home Runs Make Games Exciting By Cam Smith ’21 Sports Assistant Editor A decade after the messy death of the steroid era in Major League Baseball, a new controversy has shaken the baseball world: the juiced ball era. The league has seen an astronomical rise in home run totals that put to shame even […]