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Television for Providence vs Xavier Game on January 22nd

This is the 4th game this season that Providence is playing on Fox Sports Network and being carried by regional channels instead of the national Fox Sports 1 or Fox Sports 2. This game was originally slated for Fox Sports 1.

These are the networks that will be airing the game. Check your local listings to confirm. You can click on any network name with a link for a channel finder based on your zip code and TV provider:

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Recruit Profile: 2016 Eddie Ekiyor

Who is Eddie Ekiyor?

Eddie Ekiyor is a member of the class of 2016 and a native of Canada. He enrolled at the New Hampton School this fall and is making his debut on the prep school scene in the United States this season with the Huskies. Ekiyor was a member of Canada’s U17 national team that competed in the 2014 FIBA U17 World Championships last summer and he runs with Canadian grassroots team CIA Bounce. He started 19 of the 20 games he played on the Nike EYBL circuit with CIA Bounce in the spring and summer of 2014.

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How Providence Can Boost Their RPI Today 1/20/15

Current RPI Update

  • Providence’s RPI on 1/19/15: 23
  • Providence’s RPI on 1/20/15: 22

*RPI rating courtesy of RPI Forecast

Review of Last Night’s Action

There were two games yesterday to help Providence boost their RPI. The results were 1-1 with Binghamton falling at Vermont, 64-44, and Florida State getting a road win at Clemson, 59-55.

Tonight’s Action

There are 2 games today for PC to get some RPI assistance.

Per Jerry Palm’s “Palm Reader”:

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National Polls Update: Week 11

Providence went 1-1 this week giving St. John’s their first Big East win on Wednesday at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center while denying Creighton their 1st league win in Omaha on Saturday. Last week Providence got 16 votes in the USA Today Coaches Poll and they are getting just 4 votes in that poll this week which ranks them 43rd. The Friars continue getting 17 votes in the AP Poll which is the same as a week ago and is good for 32nd.

The Big East

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Bracketology Update 1/19/15

ESPN’s Joe Lunardi and CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm have both updated their brackets after the weekend of games. Lunardi last updated his bracket on January 15th and Palm on January 16th. Both had 7 Big East teams in their field of 68 heading into the weekend. Let’s see where the Big East stands now.

Here is a breakdown of Lunardi’s latest bracket:

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