September 18, 2025
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by Sarah Wolff ’28 on September 18, 2025
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 team is currently ranked No. 7 nationally in the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association preseason poll, which is important to establish their competitiveness and excellence in the sport. Coming up next for the Friars are several upcoming meets, including the Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational on Oct. 3 and the New England Championship on Oct. 10.
The Providence College men’s cross country team also opened its 2025 season at the Friar Invitational on Sept. 5. The team finished No. 5 overall with 80 points, trailing Boston University, University of Rhode Island, Dartmouth College, and Brown University. Cormac Dixon ’28 led the Friars with an eighth-place finish in the 6K race, finishing with a time of 18:42.58. Additional top-15 finishes came from Ryan LoCicero ’28 (12th, 18:47.97) and Daniel Prescott ’28 (13th, 18:49.94). The team is ranked No. 8 in the Northeast Region in the USTFCCCA preseason poll. The men’s team will also be competing in Chicago on Oct. 3 and in New Hampshire on Oct. 10.
The Providence College women’s volleyball team has had a very impressive start to the 2025 season, with a 7–3 overall record as of Sept. 13. They began the season with a 3–0 win over East Texas A&M Commerce, followed by a close 3–2 loss to University of Arkansas at Little Rock and another loss to North Texas University, ending 3-1. However, the team rebounded with a 3–0 win over University of Rhode Island, a 3–0 win over Brown University, but fell again with a 3–2 loss to Bryant University. They then had three consecutive sweeps against University of New Haven, Central Connecticut State University, and Merrimack College. Hopefully, they can carry this momentum into the Big East, as they begin conference play on Sept. 26 after the Tulane Tournament this upcoming weekend.
The Providence College women’s soccer team has also had a notable start to the 2025 season, with a winning overall record of 3–1–1. They opened with a 1–0 win at home against Army University on Aug. 14, followed by a 2–1 win at Northeastern University on Aug. 24. After a 0–2 loss at the University of Rhode Island on Aug. 30, the Friars bounced back with a 1–0 home win over Sacred Heart University on Sept. 3. Their most recent match on the 11th was a 0–0 draw against Cornell University. Next up for the Friars is on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. as they are set to host Brown University at Chapey Field.
