PROVIDENCE FRIARS NEWS

Nate Watson - 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

Justin Minaya - Collects 11 rebounds Minaya had five points (2-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 72-51 victory over Creighton.

Impact Minaya has averaged 7.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists during 38.4 minutes over the last 10 games. He tied his season-high for rebounds in Sunday's victory. The senior will seek to help the Friars extend their current four-game win streak against Vilanova on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Providence visits No. 8 Villanova after Reeves' 23-point performance

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aljami Durham - Steady in 28-minute stint Durham had 12 points, five assists, two steals, and just one turnover in 28 minutes, helping Providence beat Creighton.

Impact Durham's gutting it out despite a nagging sports hernia injury that likely won't completely heal until after the season. He had a surprising six turnovers in his previous game, but was more effective Saturday. He's turned into one of Providence's key players in their surprising season, a win for head coach Ed Cooley through the transfer portal.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Bynum - Facilitator in win over Creighton Bynum collected seven points, seven assists, and five rebounds over 27 minutes in Saturday's victory over Creighton.

Impact Bynum missed both of his three-point attempts and made just 2-of-8 shots overall, a rare off night for scoring. He found other ways to contribute, and will essentially play starting minutes most nights, despite being the team's sixth man.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Reeves - Sizzling from three-point arc Reeves scored a game-high 23 points, including seven made threes, in Saturday's romp over Creighton.

Impact The Friars honored six departing players on Senior Night, with Reeves taking center stage; he was an absurd 7-for-10 behind the arc. His shooting form has come back nicely after a midseason lull and injury; Reeves has made 16-of-29 triples in his last four games.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Providence wins first Big East regular-season title

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FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 11 Providence hosts Creighton following Hawkins' 25-point game

Creighton visits the No. 11 Providence Friars after Ryan Hawkins scored 25 points in the Bluejays' 81-78 win against the Saint John's (NY) Red Storm

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bynum leads No. 11 Providence against Creighton after 27-point showing

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big Ten, Big East sit atop Andy Katz's conference tiers

Which conferences have the most teams capable of reaching the Final Four? Andy Katz breaks it down with his conference tiers.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Providence Wins a Game That Didn't Want to End After a delay because of a leaky roof and three overtimes, the 11th-ranked Friars survived an upset threat from Xavier.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

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 overtime

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chaos Ensues At Providence Basketball Game As Roof Starts Leaking The Providence Friars won one of the most electric college basketball games you'll see Wednesday as they took down Xavier.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • NESN.COM

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 Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lloyd using lessons learned at Gonzaga to lead No. 2 Arizona

Gonzaga has made two trips to the national championship game, annually beats the nation’s top programs in nonconference games and wins more consistently than any other program

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watson leads No. 11 Providence against Xavier after 22-point outing

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A.J. Reeves - Starting to regain shooting form Reeves had two late three-pointers in Sunday's comeback win at Butler. He finished the game with eight points; he also had 16 points in the prior game, a loss to Villanova.

Impact Reeves missed time with a finger injury this year and has struggled to regain confidence, but he's 4-for-11 behind the arc over the last two games. The Friars could use Reeves regaining his early-season form, given the current injury concerns tied to Al Durham (groin).

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler Bulldogs take on the Providence Friars at Hinkle Fieldhouse The Butler Bulldogs face the Providence Friars on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

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 71-70

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS