Last 4 Midwest Region teams playing tough defense in tourney
The NCAA Tournament returns to Chicago this weekend, and the Midwest Region semifinals feature four teams that know a little something about defenseMARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas meets Providence in Sweet 16 matchup
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Fortunate Friars living in moment with top seed Kansas next
Providence was trailed by a national narrative entering the NCAA Tournament, that despite earning the Midwest Region’s fourth seed, it had been more lucky than good this season bec...MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sweet 16 primer: All eyes on Peacocks after wild 1st weekend
Top seeds Gonzaga and Kansas are in the NCAA Sweet 16MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Providence and Richmond play in second round of NCAA Tournament
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History-making Providence eyes deep run in NCAA tourney
Coaching longevity is a rarity in college basketball’s top tierMARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creighton routs No. 11 Providence to reach Big East final
Arthur Kaluma scored 17 points and keyed an overwhelming blitz that sent Creighton to a stunning 85-58 rout of No. 11 Providence and into the Big East championship gameMARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big East Tournament: College basketball at its best, wackiest
With Big New England energy and must-see mascots, Butler-Providence was a celebration Thursday at MSG, Charlotte Wilder writes.MARCH 11, 2022
Dominates inside against Butler Watson scored 26 points and added seven rebounds in Thursday's win over Butler in the Big East quarterfinals.
Impact Watson's play was critical on a day where the Friars otherwise struggled offensively -- none of his teammates sank even half of their shots, and only Jared Bynum (16 points, nine of them at the line) cracked double figures. Four of Watson's rebounds came on the offensive glass, leading to critical second-chance points.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Creighton visits No. 11 Providence after Watson's 26-point game
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Durham hits clutch 3 to send No. 11 Providence past Butler
Al Durham drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 41 seconds left for his first basket of the game, and No. 11 Providence barely got past pesky Butler 65-61 in the Big East Tournament qu...MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harris leads Butler against No. 11 Providence after 29-point game
Butler visits the No. 11 Providence Friars after Chuck Harris scored 29 points in the Bulldogs' 89-82 overtime victory over the Xavier MusketeersMARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
All-Big East: Gillespie unanimous, Champagnie honored again
Villanova guard Collin Gillespie was the only unanimous pick for the all-Big East team, and St. John’s forward Julian Champagnie joined him as a repeat selection SundayMARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daniels helps No. 11 Villanova top No. 9 Providence 76-74
Caleb Daniels scored 20 points and Eric Dixon scored 15 points to lead No. 11 Villanova past No. 9 Providence 76-74 in a tight Big East battleMARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 12 points in win Watson finished Saturday's 72-51 victory over Creighton with 12 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 FT) and five rebounds in 25 minutes.
Impact Watson has averaged 15.6 points and 4.6 rebounds during 30.9 minutes over the last eight games. The senior has shot 56.3 percent from the field this season and continues to provide consistent offensive production as Sunday marked his eighth-straight double-digit point performance. The Virginian center will look to earn the Friars a fourth-consecutive win Tuesday against Villanova.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 11 Providence visits No. 8 Villanova after Reeves' 23-point performance
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No. 11 Providence wins first Big East regular-season title
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Bynum's 27 points lift No. 11 Providence over Xavier in 3 OT
Jared Bynum had 27 points, including a key 3-pointer to help 11th-ranked Providence hold off Xavier 99-92 in triple overtimeFEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 11 Providence hosts Xavier after Watson's 22-point outing
No. 11 Providence plays the Xavier Musketeers after Nate Watson scored 22 points in Providence's 71-70 overtime win against the Butler BulldogsFEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watson leads No. 11 Providence against Xavier after 22-point outing
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No. 8 Providence rallies from 19 down, beats Butler in OT
Jared Bynum made two free throws with 38 seconds left in overtime and No. 8 Providence rallied from a 19-point deficit to beat Butler 71-70FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watson leads No. 8 Providence against Butler after 20-point game
No. 8 Providence visits the Butler Bulldogs after Nate Watson scored 20 points in the Friars' 89-84 loss to the Villanova WildcatsFEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 8 Providence visits Butler after Watson's 20-point game
No. 8 Providence visits the Butler Bulldogs after Nate Watson scored 20 points in the Friars' 89-84 loss to the Villanova WildcatsFEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
