PC Football Alumni Gather for Annual Reception by Jack Belanger ’21 Sports Co-editor This past weekend, Providence College hosted its Alumni and Family Weekend and many former Friars made their way back to campus. While many met up at the events and games on campus, one group of friends found themselves at McCormick & Schmicks, […]
Last Class of the 2015 NCAA Championship Hockey Team Celebrate Senior Night by Sam Scanlon ’19 Sports Staff When the Class of 2018 first stepped on the ice at Schneider Arena four years ago, they would never have expected their college careers at Providence College to go the way they did. This year’s senior class […]
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 […]