en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Providence Friars Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/news PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College men's lacrosse players Jack Cooper (East Hampton, N.Y.) and Rhett Chambers (Larchmont, N.Y.) were named to the NEILA DI/DII Team of the Week on April 21. The Friars defeated Denver, 8-7, in overtime on Saturday, April 18, in Providence, R.I. Providence clinched a spot in the BIG EAST Men's Lacrosse Championship with one regular-season game remaining on the schedule. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:11:31 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56360570 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56360570 false false PROVIDENCE SET TO VISIT ST. JOHN'S IN REGULAR-SEASON FINALE… The Friars will visit the St. John's Red Storm for their regular season finale on Friday, April 24. The game will be played at Belson Stadium in Queens, N.Y. Opening faceoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:11:21 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56360566 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56360566 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College men's and women's track teams are set to travel to Philadelphia, Pa., for the Penn Relays. The meet will take place from Thursday, April 23 to Saturday, April 25 at the historic Franklin Field on the University of Pennsylvania campus. The Friars will have 14 athletes competing. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:38:46 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56356836 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56356836 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence College softball doubleheader originally scheduled against Rhode Island on Wednesday, April 22, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The Friars will return to action this weekend, hosting a three-game BIG EAST series against Villanova at Glay Field from April 24–26. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:14:37 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56355659 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56355659 false false Mack is a former Ivy League Rookie of the Year at Harvard who spent the last two years with the Hoyas under ex-PC coach Ed Cooley. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:43:47 GMT Bill Koch https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56352328 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56352328 false false A transfer portal shocker. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:21:28 GMT Kevin Farrahar https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56346983 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56346983 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College women's basketball Head Coach Erin Batth announced today [April 21] that J'Adore Young (Mauldin, S.C.) has signed an athletic aid agreement to attend Providence in 2026-27. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:20:51 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56345344 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56345344 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence College softball team (23-15, 12-3 BIG EAST) will travel to South Kingstown, R.I., for a midweek matchup against URI (16-23, 5-13 A-10) on Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:23:04 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56342475 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56342475 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College men's basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson announced today (April 21) that 6-1 freshman guard Gavin Hightower (Los Angeles, Calif.) has signed an athletic aid agreement to attend Providence in 2026-27. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:03:49 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56341159 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56341159 false false The 6'7 forward is known as a very good defender with an improving jump shot. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:44:43 GMT Kevin Farrahar https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56330702 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56330702 false false Marangon turns 21 in November and is wrapping up his third season with the Italian league UEB Gesteco Cividale. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:42:53 GMT Bill Koch https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56330679 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56330679 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College men's lacrosse players Jack Cooper (East Hampton, N.Y.) and Richie Joseph (Longmeadow, Mass.) earned BIG EAST Weekly Honors on Monday, April 20. Cooper was named Specialist of the Week, while Jospeh was named to the Weekly Honor Roll. The Friars defeated Denver, 8-7, in overtime on Saturday, April 18, in Providence, R.I. Providence clinched a spot in the BIG EAST Men's Lacrosse Championship with one regular-season game remaining on the schedule. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:16:09 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56329544 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56329544 false false PROVIDENCE, R.I.- It was announced today (April 20) that Providence College softball student-athlete Addy Frye (New Castle, Pa.) was named BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week, while Emily Jonte (Allen, Texas) earned a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll following strong performances in midweek wins over BU and Brown and a series victory against UConn. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:16:05 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56329542 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56329542 false false The portal officially remains open for twin 15-day windows – through Tuesday in the women’s game, through Wednesday in the men’s game. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:25:06 GMT Bill Koch https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56322928 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/providence-friars-basketball/articles/56322928 false false