Category: Sports

Track Teams Hitting the Home Stretch

by Jeff Williams ’17 Sports Staff The 2016-2017 school year has been another great one so far for Providence College Track and Field, with another Big East Women’s Cross Country title and numerous All-Big East and All-American athletes. After yet another banner fall and indoor season for Ray Treacy ’82 and his cross country and […]

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Jake Walman ’18: Future NHL Star?

by Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Staff Since the abrupt end to the Providence College Men’s Hockey Team’s playoff run, defenseman Jake Walman ’18 has had an exciting post-season that unfortunately cut his time as a Friar short. Back in 2014, Walman was drafted in the third round (82nd overall) in the NHL Draft by the […]

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PCI: Who is the Best in the MLB?

by Kevin Skirvin ’18 Co-Editor Boston Red Sox The 2016 Cy Young award was handed to Rick Porcello of the Boston Red Sox. Last season Porcello pitched  a total of 223 innings, the most in a single season during his career, and racked up 22 wins along the way. Porcello elevated his status in the […]

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Softball Finishes D.C. Trip Strong

by Eileen Flynn ’20 Sports Staff The Providence College Softball Team spent their weekend in Washington, D.C. visiting the Georgetown Hoyas. With a recent victory against Fairfield under their belt, the Friars hoped to continue their success in our nation’s capital. Saturday, April 1, was the first match of the three game weekend. The first […]

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Is Rodney Bullock ’18 Draft Bound

by Max Anderson ’18 Sports Staff Friar fans received some sad news on March 29, 2017 when star basketball player Rodney Bullock ’18 announced he would declare for the 2017 NBA Draft.  Bullock, who led the Friars in scoring this year with 15.7 points per game, is the first Friar underclassman to declare for the […]

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Athletes of the Week: Lundstrom ’17 & Mulry ’18

by Meaghan Cahill ’20 Sports Staff Nicole Lundstrom ’17 and Paige Mulry ’18, members of the Providence College Softball Team, have been consecutively named to the Big East Weekly Honor Roll. Lundstrom, who is a utility player for the team, and Mulry, who plays infield, were both standouts throughout both the University of Central Florida […]

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Brain Blast! Rugby Team Advances Research

by Sam Scanlon ’19 Sports Staff The Providence College Men’s Rugby Team is taking a stance off of the field. One of the most popular and recognizable club sports on campus, this program is no stranger to philanthropic activity. In the past, players from the team have volunteered at events such as the Special Olympics, […]

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NCAA Hockey Tournament Preview

by Max Anderson ’18 Sports Staff With the entire country swept up in the craziness of the opening weekend of the NCAA basketball tournament, many forgot to tune in to the NCAA Division I hockey tournament selection show.  For those that missed the selection show, here’s a breakdown of each team that made the tournament […]

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Men’s Basketball Caps Off Season

by Jeff Williams ’17 Sports Staff After closing out the regular season with an 86-75 win over St. John’s, the Friar Men’s Basketball Team looked ahead to the post season. For the 35th straight year, the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament was held at the world’s most famous arena—Madison Square Garden in New York City. […]

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PCI: Who Will Win March Madness?

Gonzaga by Lauren Altmeyer ’17 Sports Staff The Gonzaga Bulldogs have made the tournament for 19 consecutive seasons, but have only made the Elite Eight twice and have never advanced past that round. This year, however, will be different. The Bulldogs have the potential to go all the way and win their first National Championship. […]

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