By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — No. 20 Providence is searching for answers going into the Big East Tournament. The Friars flopped in their regular-season finale on Saturday, losing 82-58 to Dre Davis and Seton Hall. The 24-point margin marked the biggest home loss in Ed Cooley’s 12-year run as Providence’s coach. […]
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Boum goes the dynamite: Xavier guard scores 33 to beat PC
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — With 10 seconds left and the last Providence rally turned back, Xavier star Souley Boum made one of his few mistakes of the night. Dribbling out the clock along the sideline, Boum slapped hands with coach Sean Miller. That’s a no-no. “I was just showing passion for the game,” Boum said […]
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No. 18 UConn uses big second half to down No. 20 Providence
By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points and No. 18 UConn beat No. 20 Providence 87-69 on Wednesday night to split the regular-season series between the New England rivals. Adama Sanogo and Alex Karaban each added 16 points for the Huskies (21-7, 10-7 Big East), who won […]
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Hopkins’ 22 lead Providence over Manhattan 99-59
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins scored 22 points as Providence beat Manhattan 99-59 on Wednesday night. Hopkins added 11 rebounds for the Friars (7-3). Ed Croswell scored 15 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 3 for 7 from the line, and added six rebounds and three steals. Samir Stewart finished […]
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Rhode Island gallops past Providence Friars
Rhode Island gallops past Providence Friars