PC’s Spring Teams look to Get off to a Hot Start by Eileen Flynn ’20 Sports Staff Softball: The Providence College Women’s Softball Team traveled to the University of Central Florida’s “Friends of Jaclyn” Tournament on Feb. 9 to 11. Facing four tough opponents, the Friars went 0-4 the first two days of the tournament. […]
Swim Team Heads to Ohio to Face-Off Against Big East Rivals by Jeremy Perrigo ’18 Sports Staff February has come at last, and for the Providence College Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Team, this marks the end of a rigorous six months of training and competition that began back in early September. The Men’s […]
Former Gold Medal Olympians Talk at PC by Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Co-editor It has been 20 years since a women’s hockey team from the United States has won a gold medal. And this past weekend, on Saturday, February 10, three members of 1998 Women’s Olympic Hockey Team were present at Providence College to speak […]
Men’s Lacrosse will Finish with the Best Record by Max Anderson ’18 I believe this is the breakout year for the Providence College Men’s Lacrosse Team, which leads me to believe the team will finish as the spring sport squad with the best record. As a senior, I have watched the lacrosse team progress every […]
Softball Will Finish With Best Record by Ethan Ticehurst ’18 The Providence College Softball Team is on track to have the best record out of all the spring sports this season. They are on the rise after an average 2017 season. They have steadily improved over the past few years, with a two game […]
Providence College Awarded the NCAA CHOICES Grant by Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Co-Editor At the beginning of the 2017-2018 academic year, Providence College was awarded the CHOICES Grant by the NCAA. This $30,000 grant “provides funding for NCAA member institutions and conferences to integrate athletic departments into campus-wide efforts to reduce alcohol abuse,” according to […]
Eagles Win Their First Title by Sullivan Burgess ’20 Sports Staff In a shocking turn of events, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII 41-33. In a game filled with trick plays, incredible catches, and beautiful runs, as well as a new Solo: A Star Wars Story ad, MVP stats, […]
What to Watch for from Opening to Closing Ceremonies by Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-Editor This week will mark the beginning of the 2018 Winter Olympics, with the official opening ceremonies set for Feb. 9 at 6 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. There has already been plenty of controversy even before any of the athletes boarded […]
by Joe Myko ’19 Sports Staff Former England national team soccer captain David Beckham announced on Monday Jan. 29 that his long-awaited Miami-based Major League Soccer team will be launched, becoming the 25th team included within the franchise. Beckham and Miami were formally granted an expansion side by Don Garber, an MLS commissioner, at a […]
by Jeremy Perrigo ’18 Sports Staff Providence College has a host of intramural sports for students to play all year-long, no matter the season. Those sports include ping-pong, five-on-five basketball, water polo, and ultimate frisbee to name a few. However, one intramural sport stands out among the rest: intramural hockey. If you have been looking […]