W. Ice Hockey. Women's Ice Hockey Recruit Allie Morse Takes Part in Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College women's ice hockey recruit Allie Morse (Cottage Grove, Minn.), an incoming member of the class of 2016, participated in the fifth annual Warren Strelow National Team Goaltending Camp. The four-day event featured the top goaltenders eligible for international play in select age groups. Morse was one of only 12 female goalies selected.

W. Track. Women's Track and Field Competes at ECAC Championships

Source: Providence Official Site

With much of their number preparing for next weekend's NCAA East Regionals, three members of the Providence College women's track and field team took part in the ECAC Championships, hosted by Princeton University.

Elite Eight Celebration Recap

Source: PC Hoops For All by Kevin Farrahar

The class of 2001 was a year late to the party.  The magical Elite Eight run, led by four Friars who eventually played in the NBA, took place while members of PC’s class of ’01 were seniors in high school, so we were left to hear second-hand accounts of just how crazy it was on [...]

M. Basketball. Providence College Hosts Elite Eight Celebration

Source: Providence Official Site

The Cox Sports 15th Anniversary Celebration of the 1997 Providence College Men's Basketball Elite Eight Friars continued on Saturday, May 12 with a VIP cocktail reception and dinner honoring the former players and coaching staff at the Westin Hotel in Providence, R.I.

Indiana's Cody Zeller leads All-Sophomore squad (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAB

High-caliber freshmen generally seem to turn pro. Luckily for fans, these guys decided to stay in school for at least one more season.

M. Basketball. Cox Sports 15th Anniversary Friar NCAA Elite Eight VIP Reception

Source: Providence Official Site

The Cox Sports 15th Anniversary Celebration of the 1997 Providence College Men's Basketball Elite Eight Friars kicked off on Friday, May 11 with a VIP cocktail celebration at the Westin Hotel in Providence. Head Coach Pete Gillen, assistant coach Tom Herrion, assistant coach Bobby Gonzalez, Jamel Thomas, Llewellyn Cole, Mark Adams, Ruben Garces, God Shammgod, Corey Wright, Kendrick Moore, Jason Murdock, Rick Cordella and Dennis Clearly all attended the first night of the celebration. They autographed balls, met with fans and shared stories of their special season 15 years ago.

Remembering the 1997 Friars

Source: PC Hoops For All by Kevin Farrahar

With Providence set to celebrate the Elite Eight run of the 1996-97 Friars on Saturday night, it’s a great time to look back on some of the top moments of that season. Tenth seeded Providence hung 98 points in a second round upset of the region’s second seed, Duke, prompting Pete Gillen to note after [...]

Looking back on 2011-12: An Up and Down December

Source: PC Hoops For All by Kevin Farrahar

Part III of a a six part, month-by-month breakdown of the past year.    Wrapping up the out of conference schedule The late-November victory over Holy Cross kicked off Providence’s longest winning streak of the season.  While not expected to make noise in the SEC, South Carolina on the road looked to be a challenge for [...]

M. Basketball. Carson Desrosiers Transfers To Providence College From Wake Forest

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College men's basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley announced on May 10, 2012 that student-athlete Carson Desrosiers (Windham, N.H.) has transferred to Providence College. Desrosiers, a sophomore, is finishing his second year at Wake Forest University. Due to NCAA transfer rules, Desrosiers will be able to practice with the team in 2012-13, but will not be allowed to play in any games. He will have two seasons of eligibility remaining beginning in September 2013.

General News. Welcome To The New Friars.com

Source: Providence Official Site

The site features enhanced navigation, tools and improved multimedia content in a more streamlined, user-friendly design. The site will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of each of Providence College's 19 varsity athletic programs, including general releases, results, game recaps, statistics, photography, streaming video and archives. The department also plans to expand its current All-Access content, which gives users the opportunity to watch and listen to video and audio of select athletic events, as well as in-depth interviews with coaches and student-athletes.

Spirit Squad. Athletic Department Holds 51st Annual All-Sports Gala

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College honored its top student-athletes at the 51st Annual All-Sports Gala on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The social hour and ceremony were held at the Smith Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Providence College in Providence, R.I.

Spirit Squad. Providence College Student-Athletes Participate In Over 1,000 Hours Of Community Service This Year

Source: Providence Official Site

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College student-athletes have participated in over 1,000 hours of community service so far this year. The students have worked with organizations such as the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Clubs of RI and Special Olympics.

Spirit Squad. Men's Basketball To Hold Tip Off Party At McFadden's On Thursday From 6-8 p.m.

Source: Providence Official Site

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Providence College men's basketball team and Sports Radio WEEI 103.7 FM will hold a tip off party at McFadden's Restaurant on 52 Pine Street in Providence on Thursday, November 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. Friar Head Coach Ed Cooley also will conduct his first Coach's Show live during the Tip Off Party. The Show air live on WEEI 103.7 FM from 7-8 p.m.

Spirit Squad. Providence College Hosts 2011 Late Night Madness

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College Head Men's Basketball Coach Ed Cooley and his Friars opened the 2011-12 college basketball season on Friday, October 14, at their annual Late Night Madness Celebration at the College's Mullaney Gymnasium. More than 3,000 Friar fans jammed into Alumni Hall to see the Friars hit the court. The fans were treated to a festive atmosphere as the men's basketball team was introduced at 10 p.m. After the team was introduced, Head Coach Ed Cooley spoke to the crowd, and the team participated in a dunk contest.

Spirit Squad. Men's Basketball Holds Third Annual Student Season Ticket Holder Party

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College Athletics hosted the Third Annual Student Season Ticket Holder Party on Wednesday, October 12 in '64 hall located in the Slavin Center. Over 750 student season ticket holders were in attendance to help kick-off the welcoming of new head coach Ed Cooley and the 2011-12 men's basketball season. Providence Athletics Director Bob Driscoll, men's basketball assistant coach Bob Simon, and members of the 2011-12 men's basketball team spoke to the crowd of students. Students were able to pick up their season tickets, "Friar Fanatic" T-shirt, meet the players and enjoy free food.

Deep backcourt leads way on an All-Senior preseason team for 2012-13 (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAB

Solid senior guards will be prevalent next season. Solid senior big men? That's another story, as the preseason All-Senior squad shows.

1997 Elite 8 Anniversary Celebration

Source: PC Hoops For All by Craig Belhumeur

Saturday night, May 19, Providence College is set to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the 1997 Elite run. The event will take place at the Westin Hotel in downtown Providence, and the school is advertising that tickets are still available. Throughout the week we will be posting highlight videos from the 1997 NCAA Tournament. We [...]

Big Ten should rule the conference roost next college basketball season (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAB

The best basketball conference seems to change on an annual basis. But don't be surprised if the best league from this past season also is the best league in 2012-13.

General News. Statement From Providence College Regarding The Resignation Of BIG EAST Commissioner John Marinatto

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College would like to thank John Marinatto, '79 for his years of service and devotion to The Big East Conference. John worked tirelessly and effectively on behalf of the Big East during his tenure- as he did while employed at Providence College - for the betterment of the Conference and all of its members.

M. Basketball. Friar Fans Score Big Early Renewal Program Comes To An End

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College Athletics is proud to announce the completion of the Friar Fans Score Big Early Renewal program for the 2012-2013 Men's Basketball season. For each of the past 30 days, a prize was given out to a season ticket holder who had placed his/her $100 deposit for the upcoming season. Prizes included items such as a personalized basketball jersey, team shoes and official team gear, autographed items, free parking for the season, and BIG EAST tournament first round tickets for 2013. More than one-third of our season ticket holders participated. All season ticket holders who placed a deposit by May 4th will be invited to attend both a team practice and a shoot-around at one of our home games. We would like to congratulate our winners and thank all those who participated.

W. Ice Hockey. Women's Ice Hockey Announces Team Awards

Source: Providence Official Site

Some of the greatest players to suit up for Providence College women's ice hockey were in attendance Sunday, helping the current edition of the Friars announce its team awards during the End-of-Year banquet at the Providence Marriott Downtown.

W. Track. Track and Field Wraps BIG EAST Championships

Source: Providence Official Site

The Providence College men's and women's track and field teams completed competition at the 2012 BIG EAST Outdoor Championships Sunday.

M. Track. Track and Field Wraps BIG EAST Championships

Source: Providence Official Site

The Providence College men's and women's track and field teams completed competition at the 2012 BIG EAST Outdoor Championships Sunday.

Softball. Softball Falls To DePaul, 5-1, In Season Finale

Source: Providence Official Site

The Providence College softball team was defeated by DePaul, 5-1, Sunday afternoon in a BIG EAST Conference game at Cacciatore Stadium in Chicago, Ill. It marked the season finale for the Friars. The game was halted after five innings because of inclement weather.

M. Track. Sisson wins 5000-meters at BIG EAST Championships

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College sophomore Emily (Sisson (Chesterfield, Mo.) has won the 5000-meters at the BIG EAST Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Her time, a phenomenal 15:45.83, sets a new BIG EAST Championship record by three-hundredths of a second. The old mark of 15:45.86, set by Georgetown's Suzanne Girard, had stood since 1984.

W. Track. Sisson wins 5000-meters at BIG EAST Championships

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College sophomore Emily (Sisson (Chesterfield, Mo.) has won the 5000-meters at the BIG EAST Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Her time, a phenomenal 15:45.83, sets a new BIG EAST Championship record by three-hundredths of a second. The old mark of 15:45.86, set by Georgetown's Suzanne Girard, had stood since 1984.

Softball. Softball Splits BIG EAST Doubleheader At DePaul, 3-2, 0-2

Source: Providence Official Site

The Providence College softball team split a BIG EAST Conference doubleheader against DePaul Saturday afternoon at Cacciatore Stadium in Chicago, Ill. The Friars rallied for a 3-2 win in game one, but fell, 2-0, in game two.

M. Track. Greany Wins BIG EAST Steeplechase Title

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College junior Shelby Greany (Suffern, N.Y.) has won the BIG EAST title in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the conference championships at the University of South Florida Track Stadium.

W. Track. Greany Wins BIG EAST Steeplechase title.

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College junior Shelby Greany (Suffern, N.Y.) has won the BIG EAST title in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the conference championships at the University of South Florida Track Stadium.

W. Ice Hockey. Women's Ice Hockey Standout Genevieve Lacasse Honored by RIAIAW

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College women's ice hockey goaltender Genevieve Lacasse (Kingston, Ontario) has been recognized as a Distinguished Student-Athlete from the Rhode Island Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (RIAIAW). The senior was presented with the award at a banquet hosted by Bryant University on Thursday evening.

M. Ice Hockey. Men's Hockey Announces the Signing of Mark Jankowski And John Gilmour

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College hockey Head Coach Nate Leaman announced on Thursday, May 3 that student-athletes Mark Jankowski (Dundas, Ontario) and John Gilmour (Montreal, Quebec) each have signed a National Letter of Intent to attend PC.

The True Spirit of an Athlete

Source: The Cowl

By: Bridget Stack ’13/Sports Editor LeGrand Influences coaches, Players

 

Sports are all about the little moments. Sure, players such as Alex Rodriguez and Kobe Bryant make headlines, but it is the players who are out of the limelight, playing for the game that make sports special; players such as Eric

Irish Storm Through PC

Source: The Cowl

By: Sean Bailey ’14/Asst. Sports EditorWomen’s Softball Strikes Out Against Notre Dame

 

The Women’s Softball season is ending, as the Providence College Women’s Softball team is hosting their last four home games of the season. However, Notre Dame was victorious in Friartown

NFL Combine Comes to PC

Source: The Cowl

By: Julia Claudy ’13/Sports Staff Students Test Athleticism in Mock Competition

 

In the Peterson Field House this past Thursday, 47 students assembled for PC’s own Combine based off the events in which NFL hopefuls participate during the drafting process. The Combine consists of a 40-yard dash, bench...

PCI

Source: The Cowl

By: James Kirby '15 & Meg O'Neill '12/Sports StaffWho will be the NBA Champion?

Miami Heat  

It fell short last year. As enjoyable as that moment was when Chris Bosh went sobering into the locker rooms, or when LeBron made a fool of himself in his post-game confer...

The Champ10nship Flight

Source: The Cowl

By: Nick Aiken '12/Sports Editor, EmeritusThis Week: Best Players in the NBA Playoffs

 

10. Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers): Griffin can score, rebound, and block shots like few other players in the league.   9. Carmelo Anthony (New York ...

A Year in Review:

Source: The Cowl

By: Daniel McNamara ’13/Sports Staff Looking Back Before Moving Forward

 

With men’s basketball and hockey, women’s basketball, and men’s soccer all bringing in new coaches, Friar athletics have a new face, a new brand, that will succeed for years to come. Before we look forward, it is important to touch upon the ...

Carson Desrosiers Committment Roundup

Source: Friarblog by dave@friarblog

Yesterday afternoon, multiple reports surfaced confirmed that center Carson Desrosiers would be transferring to the Providence Friars. Coming over from Wake Forest, the big man would be eligible to play for the 2013-2014 season.

Here is what was said around the web.

GoLocalProv: Friars finally get a big man – more on the way?

Desrosiers said via Twitter earlier Tuesday “Excited to be a new member of Friartown! Go Friars.” He also told zagsblog.com via text message that he will “bring a different look at the five man than what PC has had in the past,” Desrosiers said. “I will be able to spread the floor to open up the paint as well as post up. I will be a presence in the paint defensively.”

Friar Basketball: 13 Things You Should Know about Carson Desrosiers

Desrosiers is a skilled seven footer with range beyond the three point arc and better than average ball skills for a big man. Listed at 210 pounds heading into college, Wake Forest had him at 240 this past season. Like many high school seven footers, Desrosiers was a skinny kid coming out of school, but what made him unique was a strong lower body. He’ll have to sit out the 2012-13 season due to NCAA transfer rules, which may benefit him in the long term as he’ll have a full season to work on not only his game, but his strength. He’s a good, not great, shooter and a solid passer for a player his size. The hope is that he can round into a more versatile big, one capable of being a presence on the glass with additional strength training. Put simply, Providence is happy to take a seven footer with two years of ACC experience and his skill set. He’s a face-up big man, not the traditional low post banger, who will have two years of eligibility at PC.

Woonsocket Call: McGair: Friars look to max every ounce out of Desrosiers’ 7-foot frame

As the newest Providence College player at Ed Cooley’s disposal, Desrosiers automatically adds credibility to a Friar frontline that is crying out for size. In compliance with NCAA transfer rules, Desrosiers will sit out the 2012-13 season, which should hopefully allow him ample time to study and comprehend Cooley’s defensive philosophy.

As ESPN.com senior basketball recruiting analyst Dave Telep noted in an email, “Desrosiers has two things that work: size and skill. I think if he comes in and gives (the Friars) good effort on the glass he should be a starter in the frontcourt. This next opportunity will be successful if he commits to getting on the glass.”

College Basketball Talk: Providence lands Wake Forest transfer Carson Desrosiers

Perhaps more important for Providence is that Cooley has landed another local star. Dunn is a native of New London, CT, while Ledo is from Providence. Desrosiers is from Windham, NH. Given that Cooley is, himself, a local product — he’s a native of Providence — it gives some hope to Friar fans.

ESPN Boston: Carson Desrosiers transferring to PC

The 6-foot-11 Windham, N.H. resident led Central Catholic to MIAA Division 1 state championships in 2008 and 2010, before moving on to Wake Forest. In two seasons in Winston-Salem, he averaged 4.4 points and 3.7 rebounds, with 38 starts, and totaled 112 blocks. His 52 blocks in 2010-11 were the most by a Wake freshman since Tim Duncan.

Winston-Salem Journal: Desrosiers selects Providence

Softball. Softball Wins Home Finale Versus Boston College In Walk-Off Fashion

Source: Providence Official Site

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College softball team defeated Boston College, 7-6, Wednesday afternoon in Providence, R.I. after scoring three runs in the final inning to earn the victory.

Softball. Providence College Softball Wins Home Finale Versus Boston College In Walk-Off Fashion

Source: Providence Official Site

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College softball team defeated Boston College, 7-6, Wednesday afternoon in Providence, R.I. after scoring three runs in the final inning to earn the victory.

W. Basketball. Dario Hernandez Joins Women's Basketball Staff As An Assistant Coach

Source: Providence Official Site

Susan Robinson Fruchtl, who was recently appointed head women's basketball coach at Providence College, announced today (May 1, 2012), that Dario Hernandez will join her staff as an assistant coach. Hernandez will team with Dan Durkin and Kristeena Alexander, who were named assistant coaches for the Friars on April 18.

W. Track. Track Standout Hannah Davidson Named BIG EAST Athlete of the Week

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College senior Hannah Davidson (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) has been named Women's BIG EAST Track Athlete of the Week by the conference.

Transfer Talk Part Deux: The Sequel

Source: Friarblog by Daniel "The Warrior Friar" James

Dr. Dre’s Detox album. Half-Life 3. Sin City 2. These are just a few of the sequels that will probably never come to pass. But after much delay, part two of Transfer Talk will (thankfully) not be in the company of these mythos.

Hopefully it won't be in the company of this P.O.S. either.

A lot has happened since part one. Bryce Cotton was rumored to be leaving the Friars thanks to some dumb-dumb with a keyboard. Then we supposedly lost Lee Goldsbrough. Then a potential transfer committed to Maryland. Then we lost out on Orlando Sanchez to St. John’s. Then I managed to cause uproar over the title of an article (and in the process wrote one of the most successful articles in the history of both Scout Friars and my budding journalism career). But that’s all in the past because reinforcements are on the way and here, now, in part two, we’re talking about them!

Ian Baker, PG

Freshman in the 2012 class, committed to Providence

The Overview: Ian Baker is an interesting addition for the Friars, and I say that for a couple reasons. Originally Baker was a target of the Friars before they picked up McDonald’s A.A. Kris Dunn, resulting in Baker to commit to South Carolina. When South Carolina made a coaching change, Baker decommitted and the Friars were back on the trail for Baker because many believed (at the time) that Vincent Council was leaving for Europe and we’d need to compensate depth for the loss of the senior general. With Council still in fold and Baker still coming, the Friars are adding essentially a third point guard to the roster.

That said, this move is great on Ed Cooley’s part. Adding a third point guard does a couple of things for the roster. It allows us to run a very fast offensive backcourt without as much worry for fatigue because the additional depth at the point allows longer rest in games and, over time, will keep the team from being exhausted – much like what we went through this past season. Secondly, it will hold guards accountable for their actions on court. Last season we saw mistakes being made but nothing could be done in terms of in game accountability because we had no depth to help send a message. With the addition of Baker accountability in game becomes a reality. And lastly it allows flexability in positions on the court. Baker allows Dunn to move to the two at times and Ledo to move to the three without compromising depth at the PG. Where does this lead us back to? Say it with me – rest and accountability!

 

Carson Desrosiers, C

Transfer from Wake Forest, 2 years eligibility, committed to Providence

The Overview: Carson Desrosiers is a 7 ft center. Sold.

Seriously though, this is a great transfer pick up. In 2010-2011 Desrosiers had the most blocks in a single season since 1994 (and second most blocks for a freshman in school history, falling behind a young player by the name of Tim Duncan). In two seasons he tied for 11th most blocked shots in Wake Forest history. He was the 64th overall high school prospect according to ESPN (5th best center) and 41st overall by Scout (9th best center). He’s someone who can open up the paint and, more importantly, he’s a desperately needed piece for the front court. The best part? He wants to be a Friar! On Twitter he was all

Excited to be a new member of Friartown! Go friars #pcbbabout 5 hours ago via twiccaReplyRetweetFavorite@CarsonD33Carson Desrosiers

And so I was all

And it was excellent.

Matt Willms, C

Freshman in the 2012 class, not yet committed

The Overview: Matt Willms, although currently uncommitted, would be a perfect cap to the 2012 class for several reasons. First, he’s a big man the Friars desperately need for next year (Desrosiers won’t be eligible to play in 2012-2013 due to transfer rules). Second, he not only has a basketball background, but a hockey one as well. “But Warrior, Leaman isn’t recruiting him, Cooley is!” Correct, but if you’re unfamiliar with the game of hockey they tend to knock each other around on the ice. A lot. A hockey background says what? This kid is a bruiser who won’t be afraid of tussling in the paint with other big men, something the Friars need. Third, he’s a gym rat. Reports say this kid lives in the gym and is constantly at work, the same way Sharaud Curry, Bryce Cotton, and Ryan Gomes would get at it to improve their games. That alone is enough to sell me.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Much like the upside with Baker, consider the following: we now have two frontcourt players in practice who will push other frontcourt players to improve. Ed Cooley respects the guys who want to play at Providence and will go above and beyond to improve their game and contribute to the team. Willms’ ethic could spark a reaction in upperclassmen frontcourt players (looking at you Kofane) where they’re pushing themselves more because their minutes are being threatened by a player who’s willing to put in the extra work. Everyone improves from that. The Friars thereby improve in the frontcourt. This is possibly the best part of adding a player like Willms (and pretty much everyone else mentioned in this article) is that they’re going to work their asses off and push the players we already have to nut up or shut up, causing a rapid improvement in the team if all goes according to plan. This addition could mean improvement not only because of the talent we bring in, but what that talent does to the motor for the rest of the team. Here’s hoping that Matt Willms decides to commit to the Friars!

W. Basketball. DARIO HERNANDEZ JOINS PROVIDENCE COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL STAFF AS AN ASSISTANT COACH

Source: Providence Official Site

Susan Robinson Fruchtl, who was recently appointed head women's basketball coach at Providence College, announced today (May 1, 2012), that Dario Hernandez will join her staff as an assistant coach. Hernandez will team with Dan Durkin and Kristeena Alexander, who were named assistant coaches for the Friars on April 18.

Softball. Tuesday's Softball Game Versus Boston College Postponed Until Wednesday

Source: Providence Official Site

The Providence College home softball game versus Boston College, which was scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, has been postponed. The game will now be played at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2 at PC's Raymond Field.

M. Lacrosse. Jake Nolan Named BIG EAST Offensive Player Of The Week

Source: Providence Official Site

Providence College senior Jake Nolan (Westport, Conn.) was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week for men's lacrosse on Monday, April 30 . Nolan led the Friars to their first-ever BIG EAST Conference victory with a 15-11 win against No. 13 Villanova on April 28.

Softball. Providence College Softball Hosts Boston College In Home Finale

Source: Providence Official Site

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College softball team will host the Boston College Eagles on Tuesday, May 1 at 4:00 p.m. to complete their home schedule this season.