en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Providence Friars Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/news Dan Hurley sees striking similarities between the former Duke forward and UConn's four-year cornerstone. The film helps explain why. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:54:16 GMT Kevin Farrahar https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57418290 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57418290 false false “We were able to install not only things on the floor, but our culture — how we want things to look,” head coach Bryan Hodgson said. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:45:43 GMT Bill Koch https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57414885 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57414885 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I. – It was announced on July 29 that tickets are on sale for the Providence College men's basketball game versus the Syracuse University on Saturday, December 19, in the 2026 Hall of Fame Series at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. The time of the game will be announced at a later date. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:13:21 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57408333 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57408333 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The matchups for the 2026 Maui Invitational were announced today (July 29). The Providence College men's basketball team will face VCU in the opening round on Monday, Nov. 23 at 9:00 p.m. E.T. on ESPNU. The following day, the Friars will play Arizona or Colorado State on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 5:00 p.m. E.T. on ESPN2 or 10:30 p.m. on ESPNU. On Wednesday, Nov. 25, the Friars will play Washington, Ole Miss, BYU or Clemson. Game times on Wednesday will be 2:30 p.m. E.T. (ESPN), 5:30 p.m. E.T. (ESPN2), 10:00 p.m. E.T. (ESPN2) and 12:30 a.m. E.T. (Thursday, Nov. 26) (ESPN2). Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:15:44 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57393861 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57393861 false false After years of prioritizing continuity, the Golden Eagles are active once again in the transfer portal - and a local product is perhaps their biggest addition yet. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:18:31 GMT Tom Harkness https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57389157 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57389157 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Freshman goaltender Bianca Birrittieri (Flower Mound, Texas) and freshman defenseman Mirella Martinelli (North Providence, R.I.) of the Providence College women's hockey team have been invited to the 2026 USA Hockey Women's National Festival. The festival will be held Aug. 2-9 at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, N.Y. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:30:45 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57377440 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57377440 false false NEW YORK, N.Y. - The BIG EAST Conference announced the recipients of its 2025-26 Team Academic Excellence Awards today [July 28], recognizing the conference's top-performing teams in the classroom across each of its 22 sponsored sports. The Providence College women's swimming and diving team was among the list of honorees. The Friars earned a cumulative team GPA of 3.736 to lead all BIG EAST women's swim and dive programs. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:30:41 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57377439 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57377439 false false We can probably blame it on Ryan Kalkbrenner. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:11:21 GMT Kevin Farrahar https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57338280 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57338280 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men's hockey program unveiled its 2026-27 schedule on Wednesday (July 22). The 34-game regular season slate features a return trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland for the 2026 Friendship Four – featuring Minnesota Duluth, UConn and Colgate. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:29:31 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57321077 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57321077 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its academic awards on Monday, July 20. The Providence College men's and women's track and field programs each earned 2026 NCAA Division I All-Academic Team honors. Six Friars also were recognized individually as All-Academic Athletes, including sophomore Kate Currie (Christchurch, New Zealand), alumni Cara Laverty (Derry, Ireland), senior Maeve O'Neill (Cork, Ireland), junior Gabby Schmidt (Brisbane, Australia) and juniors Thomas Breen (Providence, R.I.) and Elliott Pugh (Tauranga, New Zealand). Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:45:52 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57311069 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57311069 false false With a new head coach and roster, the Friars will look to rebound from a 15-18 overall record (7-13 in Big East). Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:47:20 GMT Providence Journal https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57309607 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57309607 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence College men's basketball team's 2026-27 non-conference schedule was announced today (July 21). The Friars will play 12 non-conference games and two exhibition contests to open the 2026-27 season. Providence will open the regular season against Maine on Monday, Nov. 2 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:19:35 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57309299 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57309299 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence College will honor longtime swimming and diving Head Coach John O'Neill with a special celebration recognizing his extraordinary 36 years of service and lasting impact on Friar Athletics. The day will begin with the Swim Across America Rhode Island event at Roger Wheeler State Beach. The opening ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. with the swim beginning at 10:15 a.m. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:46:28 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57302487 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57302487 false false The two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in the state with the Quakers has flipped her pledge from Marist to the Rams Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:32:11 GMT Bill Koch https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57299033 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/57299033 false false