Although Providence was soundly defeated on Sunday, a game at The AMP against a nationally ranked UConn team was an overall ...

A group of Cistercians, or Trappist monks, bought the land from the Bishop of Providence ... Cumberland bought 525 acres from the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement in 1972 for $285,000, Hammond ...

Providence will aim to end its six-game road slide when the Friars visit Xavier. Wednesday's matchup is the first this season between the two squads.

Providence plays Butler in Big East play Saturday. Saturday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Friars won the last matchup 84-65.

Providence Friars (11-12, 5-7 Big East) at Butler Bulldogs (10-13, 3-9 Big East) Indianapolis; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jahmyl Telfort and Butler host Bensley Joseph and Providence in Big ...

Providence Friars (9-14, 2-8 Big East) at Creighton Bluejays (17-4, 9-1 Big East) Omaha, Nebraska; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lauren Jensen and Creighton host Olivia Olsen and Providence in ...

BOTTOM LINE: Seton Hall faces Providence in a matchup of Big East teams. The Pirates are 4-6 in home games. Seton Hall has a 4-11 record against opponents above .500. The Friars are 4-5 in Big ...

Providence Friars (9-9, 3-4 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (11-7, 4-3 Big East) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence faces Villanova in Big East action Friday. The Wildcats ...

Providence averages 71.6 points per game, 3.9 more than the 67.7 Villanova gives up. The Wildcats and Friars square off Friday for the first time in Big East play this season.