2 transfers get NCAA reunions with ex-programs in Greensboro
March 16, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins could almost feel it coming, long before the NCAA Tournament selection committee had unveiled its 68-team bracket.
The Providence star just knew the Friars' path would start with Kentucky — the place where he started his college career before deciding to transfer.
Marquette’s Kolek, Smart collect AP’s top honors in Big East
March 7, 2023 GMTMarquette's Tyler Kolek is the Associated Press Big East player of the year and Shaka Smart is the unanimous pick for coach of the year after the two led the Golden Eagles' surprising run to their first regular-season championship in 10 years.
Boum goes the dynamite: Xavier guard scores 33 to beat PC
March 2, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, 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.
No. 20 Providence routs Georgetown 88-68; Croswell scores 25
February 26, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — With his team facing early foul problems, Providence coach Ed Cooley had to do what he thinks is the norm in college basketball today: He turned to his “senior citizens,” and they delivered.
No. 18 UConn uses big second half to down No. 20 Providence
February 23, 2023 GMTSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — With a rowdy crowd behind them on $2 beer night, No. 18 UConn used a big second half to beat No. 20 Providence on Wednesday night.
Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points to lead Connecticut to the 87-69 win and a split of the regular-season series between the New England rivals.
Croswell scores 21, No. 24 Providence edges Villanova 85-72
February 19, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ed Croswell scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and 24th-ranked Providence earned its 20th victory of the season, holding on for a 85-72 win over Villanova on Saturday.
No. 24 Providence gets past No. 18 Creighton in double OT
February 15, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Devin Carter had a career-high 25 points and No. 24 Providence outlasted No. 18 Creighton 94-86 in double overtime Tuesday night.
Bryce Hopkins and Noah Locke each scored 20 for the Friars (19-7, 11-4 Big East), who ended an eight-game winning streak for the Bluejays that began with a Jan.
Carter leads No. 24 Providence past No. 18 Creighton in 2 OT
February 15, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Devin Carter had a career-high 25 points and No. 24 Providence outlasted No. 18 Creighton 94-86 in double overtime Tuesday night.
Bryce Hopkins and Noah Locke each scored 20 for the Friars (19-7, 11-4 Big East), who ended an eight-game winning streak for the Bluejays that began with a Jan.
Hopkins leads No. 20 Providence past Georgetown, 74-62
February 9, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins scored 17 points and No. 20 Providence beat Georgetown 74-62 on Wednesday night.
Devin Carter and Ed Croswell had 12 points apiece as the Friars (18-6, 10-3 Big East) won for the fourth time in five games.
Bynum leads No. 23 Providence past Villanova 70-65
January 29, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jared Bynum scored 17 of his 19 points after halftime and hit a key jumper and two free throws late to help No. 23 Providence defeat Villanova 70-65 on Sunday.
The game was played at the Wells Fargo Center and ended about an hour before the Philadelphia Eagles hosted the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game across the street at Lincoln Financial Field.
No. 23 Providence dominates Butler inside for 79-58 win
January 26, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — With No. 23 Providence trailing Butler by seven midway through the first half, Friars coach Ed Cooley brought Jared Bynum off the bench.
PC scored the next 13 points and never trailed again.
Locke’s career-high 29 lifts No. 22 Friars past DePaul 75-64
January 21, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley predicted his team would learn from a 0-2 trip that brought an end to its season-best nine-game win streak.
He was right.
Noah Locke had a career-high 29 points, including seven 3-pointers, to help the 22nd-ranked Friars find their footing at home in a 75-64 win over the DePaul Blue Demons on Saturday.
No. 20 Marquette holds off No. 22 Providence, 83-75
January 19, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Kam Jones had 21 points and Tyler Kolek scored 19 as No. 20 Marquette defeated No. 22 Providence 83-75 on Wednesday night.
With members of Marquette’s 2003 Final Four team, including former NBA great Dwyane Wade, cheering them on from the stands, the surging Golden Eagles won for the sixth time in seven games.
Kalkbrenner leads Creighton over No. 19 Providence 73-67
January 14, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — It took until the second half for Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner to adjust to Providence's bruising style.
When he did, the 7-foot-1 center played a leading role in ending the No.
Hopkins scores 27 to help Providence beat No. 4 UConn 73-61
January 5, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When his team lost back-to-back games in late November, Providence coach Ed Cooley anticipated a strong response by a roster topped with multiple veterans.
Two months later, his expectations have been exceeded.
Providence beats No. 4 UConn 73-61 for 8th straight win
January 5, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins scored 27 points and Providence dominated the second half and knocked off fourth-ranked UConn 73-61 on Wednesday night for its eighth straight victory.
Noah Locke added 17 points to help the Friars (13-3, 5-0) earn their second win over a ranked team this season and remain unbeaten in the Big East.
Carter scores 22, Providence beats DePaul 74-59
January 1, 2023 GMTDevin Carter's 22 points helped Providence defeat DePaul 74-59 on Sunday.
Carter also contributed five steals and four blocks for the Friars (12-3, 4-0 Big East Conference). Jared Bynum scored 18 points, going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from distance, and 5 for 6 from the line.
Hopkins leads Providence past No. 24 Marquette 103-98 in 2OT
December 21, 2022 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — After playing more than 47 minutes — including every second of both overtimes — Bryce Hopkins wanted the last rebound the most of all.
The Providence big man grabbed his 23rd rebound of the game after a missed Friars free throw with 15 seconds left in the second OT to help run out the clock and beat No.
Hopkins puts up 24 in Providence’s 71-67 win over Seton Hall
December 17, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins had 24 points in Providence's 71-67 victory against Seton Hall on Saturday.
Ed Croswell’s dunk with 2:55 remaining was the last field goal for Providence, giving the Friars a 65-58 lead.
Hopkins’ 22 lead Providence over Manhattan 99-59
December 8, 2022 GMTPROVIDENCE, 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.
Hopkins powers Providence to 88-74 victory over Rhode Island
December 4, 2022 GMTKINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins scored 14 points as Providence beat Rhode Island 88-74 on Saturday night.
Hopkins added 15 rebounds for the Friars (6-3). Clifton Moore and Jared Bynum scored 14 points apiece.
Lampkin leads balanced TCU past Providence 75-62
December 1, 2022 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Eddie Lampkin scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds TCU pulled away from Providence for a 75-62 win in the Big East-Big 12 Battle on Wednesday night.
The Horned Frogs (6-1) put six players in double figures, including Damion Baugh, who made his season debut with 10 points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals.
Croswell scores 17, Providence defeats Merrimack 71-57
November 24, 2022 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ed Croswell had 17 points in Providence's 71-57 victory against Merrimack on Wednesday night.
Croswell had seven rebounds for the Friars (4-2). Noah Locke scored 14 points and added seven rebounds.
Providence hosts Merrimack following Reid’s 22-point showing
November 23, 2022 GMTMerrimack Warriors (1-4) at Providence Friars (3-2)
Providence, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Providence -20.5; over/under is 133.5
Hopkins and Providence host Merrimack
November 22, 2022 GMTMerrimack Warriors (1-4) at Providence Friars (3-2)
Providence, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Providence hosts the Merrimack Warriors after Bryce Hopkins scored 20 points in Providence's 76-73 loss to the Saint Louis Billikens.
Collins scores 21, St. Louis defeats Providence 76-73
November 20, 2022 GMTUNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Yuri Collins scored 21 points and Saint Louis beat Providence 76-73 on Sunday night in the third-place game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-off.
A three-point play by Collins gave the Billikens a 74-73 lead with 26 seconds remaining.
Providence defeats Stonehill 100-76
November 16, 2022 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ed Croswell had 16 points in Providence's 100-76 victory over Stonehill on Tuesday night.
Croswell also had nine rebounds for the Friars (3-0). Bryce Hopkins scored 16 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line, and added eight rebounds.
Hopkins helps No. 6 Kentucky rally, then survive LSU 71-66
February 24, 2022 GMTLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Having seen his fellow Kentucky reserves shine when given the opportunity prepared Bryce Hopkins for his chance to make a difference.
Hopkins came off the bench to score a career-high 13 points, including 11 to fuel Kentucky's 15-2 second-half surge, and Oscar Tshiebwe and Keion Brooks Jr.