Providence Friars
Providence AD Driscoll to retire in June after 21 years

By The Associated Press 12 hrs ago
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence College athletic director Bob Driscoll says he is retiring after 21 years at the school. The retirement is...

Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing applauds while watching a replay on the videoboard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Croswell, Horchler lead No. 21 Providence over Georgetown

By Ken Powtak Jan. 20, 2022 07:10 PM EST

Providence's Noah Horchler (14) grabs a rebound on a shot by St. John's Esahia Nyiwe, third from left, during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
No. 23 Providence at Creighton called off because of virus

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2022 04:07 PM EST

St. John's head coach Mike Anderson reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Ed Cooley wins 300th, No. 16 Friars rally past St. John's

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 08, 2022 02:43 PM EST

Marquette's Oso Ighodaro (13) loses control of the ball as he's fouled by Providence's Ed Croswell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Marquette ends skid by trouncing No. 16 Providence 88-56

By Steve Megargee Jan. 04, 2022 11:37 PM EST

Providence's Jared Bynum (4) battles DePaul's Jalen Terry (3) for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan.1, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Durham scores 17, No. 21 Providence rolls past DePaul 70-53

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 01, 2022 05:26 PM EST

Providence's Al Durham (1) slam dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Horchler carries No. 21 Providence over No. 15 Seton Hall

By Ken Powtak Dec. 29, 2021 09:24 PM EST

Seton Hall's Jared Rhoden (14) drives the basket as Providence's Justin Minaya (15) defends on the play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Seton Hall Pirates at Providence Friars 12/29/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 07:36 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) celebrates in the second half against Oregon during an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; Arizona rises to No. 6

By Dave Skretta Dec. 20, 2021 12:10 PM EST

Providence head coach Ed Cooley, right, argues with official Wally Rutecki in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Reeves leads Providence to 57-53 win over No. 20 UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 18, 2021 07:28 PM EST

Horchler carries Providence over Central Connecticut 68-53

Dec. 11, 2021 05:11 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Noah Horchler tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds to lift Providence to a 68-53 win over Central Connecticut on Saturday. A.J....

Reeves, Watson power Providence past Vermont 68-58

Dec. 07, 2021 08:43 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A.J. Reeves and Nate Watson scored 24 points apiece as Providence got past Vermont 68-58 on Tuesday night. Reeves sank 6 of 10...

Croswell leads Providence past Rhode Island 66-52

Dec. 04, 2021 04:31 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ed Croswell pulled down 15 rebounds and added 13 points to carry Providence to a 66-52 win over Rhode Island on Saturday. ...

Durham scores 23, leads Providence over Texas Tech 72-68

Dec. 01, 2021 11:49 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Al Durham scored 23 points to lead Providence to a 72-68 victory over previously unbeaten Texas Tech on Wednesday night in the Big East...

Gardner's 21 points spark Virginia past Providence, 58-40

Nov. 23, 2021 10:05 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jayden Gardner hit 8 of his 9 shots from the field and all five of his free throw attempts to score 21 points to go with 13 rebounds to...

Watson helps Providence cruise past Northwestern 77-72

Nov. 22, 2021 11:49 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Nate Watson scored 16 points to lead five in double figures as undefeated Providence never trailed and beat previously unbeaten...

Horchler leads Providence over New Hampshire 69-58

Nov. 18, 2021 08:52 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Noah Horchler had 10 points and 12 rebounds to lift Providence to a 69-58 win over New Hampshire on Thursday night. ...

Watson's 24 points power Providence past Wisconsin, 63-58

Nov. 15, 2021 11:56 PM EST
MADISON, Wi. (AP) — Nate Watson worked inside for 24 points and Providence held off a late rally to beat Wisconsin, 63-58 for the Friars' third win of the...

Breed's 15 points help send Providence past Sacred Heart

Nov. 11, 2021 11:53 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Alyn Breed scored 15 points off the bench and Nate Watson scored 14 with 10 rebounds and Providence used the second half to pull away...

Watson scores 22 to carry Providence past Fairfield 80-73

Nov. 09, 2021 10:12 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Nate Watson had 22 points as Providence topped Fairfield 80-73 on Tuesday night in a season opener. Aljami Durham...