Per a release from the athletic department on Friday Providence College will honor the 1994 Big East Championship team during the Friars’ January 10th Big East tilt against the Georgetown Hoyas. That game is set to tip off at 12pm at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.
Prior to the 2013-14 Providence Friars the 1993-94 team was the only other basketball team in school history to win a Big East Tournament Championship. No word on if any of the members of that team will be present but my guess is there will be some players represented. Some of the key players on that championship squad were Michael Smith, Dickey Simpkins, Eric Williams and Rob Phelps. The head coach was current Texas head coach Rick Barnes.
To purchase ticket packages and individual game tickets please call the Providence College ticket office at (401) 865-GOPC or visit Friars.com.
The line opened with Providence as a 2.5 point road favorite at Boston College. Kenpom.com has Providence winning the game by 2, 65-63.
There has already been some movement on that line with most Vegas establishments moving the line up to Providence -4.5 at the writing of this post. That same trend is holding firm at the Offshore books as well. Providence has only played 1 other road game which was their 20 point loss at Kentucky so there isn’t much in the way of betting trends for the 2014-15 season for the Friars when they are on the road.
I’ll update this post as the line continues to move.
The new soccer and lacrosse complex will be named in honor of the Anderson family.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College Athletics is proud to announce today (Dec. 3) that Board of Trustee member Karl Anderson ’88 and his wife, Kerry ’88, have pledged $1.5 million to support the construction of a state-of-the-art soccer and lacrosse complex. This gift will enable Providence College to further beautify the campus and enhance the experience of student-athletes and the fans of Friar Athletics who will attend games at the new complex. The new soccer and lacrosse complex will be named in honor of the Anderson family for their generous donation.
“Kerry and I are very excited to be part of this project,” Karl Anderson said. “It was a unique opportunity to demonstrate how thankful we are to all those at PC that helped transform our lives. Soccer was a very big part of my college experience and this gift allows us to play a small part in the future of PC’s men and women’s soccer teams as well as our up-and-coming lacrosse program. We would like to thank Mike and Maura Chapey and their family for their commitment. We hope that our collective efforts motivate others to find ways to give back to Providence College. We also want to congratulate the Friar men’s soccer team for its success in capturing the 2014 BIG EAST Championship and advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight. It is a great way to kick off this wonderful project. ”
Construction on Anderson Stadium is expected to commence in May 2015 and is scheduled to be completed in six months. Anderson Stadium will seat more than 2,500 fans for a soccer or lacrosse game. The field in Anderson Stadium will be named in honor of the Chapey family. Mike Chapey ’86 and his wife, Maura ’86, generously donated $1 million to the project in the fall of 2013.
Karl and Kerry met each other as undergraduates at Providence College and have been loyal supporters of the College and Friar Athletics for many years. Karl is a former men’s soccer player who experienced success as a student-athlete. He currently ranks fifth all-time in goals scored for his career as a Friar.
“On behalf of everyone at Providence College and, especially, our student-athletes, coaches and administrators who are a part of Friar Athletics, I want to thank Karl and Kerry Anderson for their most generous gift and for their commitment to the new soccer and lacrosse complex,” said Providence College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. “Both Karl and Kerry have been loyal alumni and great benefactors of the College since graduating in 1988, and Karl has proven to be an integral, involved trustee since joining our board about a year ago. Our soccer and lacrosse programs are both on the rise, thanks to new, energetic head coaches and their respective staffs. The Anderson’s gift will help provide the additional facilities support that these programs need to continue on to reach their goals of sustained excellence.”
Friartown is coming to Boston! The Providence College Greater Boston Alumni Club is sponsoring a meet-up prior to the Providence College vs. Boston College men’s basketball game. You and your family are invited to connect with fellow alumni, parents and friends to learn more about the exciting endeavors taking place in Friartown!Please note that this is an informal gathering; we ask that you RSVP so we can let the restaurant know how many fans to expect.For those interested in attending the basketball game the allotment of game tickets from Providence College for the PC vs. BC game is currently SOLD OUT. Please contact the BC ticket office for availability at 617-552-4622. Tickets are $20 a piece.
The Providence College Club of New York invites you to join fellow Friars for this year’s New York Christmas party & game watch at Stout. Don’t miss a fun night filled with Christmas spirit, food, drink, and music provided by the Como Brothers Band. Tickets include food and a hosted bar from 8:30-11:30 PM.7:00 PM Men’s Basketball Game Watch
Providence College vs. Boston College
Cash Bar8:00 PM Registration for Christmas Party
Hosted bar 8:30 – 11:30 PMTicket Prices: $50 Registration (Nov. 21 – Dec. 1) $55 Walk-in (Dec. 5)
Please join the New Haven Club of Providence College in celebrating the holiday season at our annual Christmas Party.Cost for dinner is $35.00 per person. This includes a full family style dinner, dessert, wine, and coffee/tea. There will be a cash bar available.Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.Make checks payable to “New Haven Club of PC” and please mail payments to:
Don DiLauro
770 N. Greenbrier Dr.
Orange, CT 06477Any questions? Please contact Don at 203-795-0610 or at dilauros@optonline.net
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