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Game Previews & Recaps

Thoughts from the Road: Providence Hangs on Against Scrappy Illini

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A big shoutout to night road work on 95 South to start off this “Thoughts from the Road”. Gave me a little extra time to think last night….

  • What a finish! John Groce said the game reminded him of a league game and I would agree that it had that gritty, back and forth feel.

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Game Previews & Recaps

Game Notes & Preview: Providence (1-0) vs. Illinois (1-1) 11/18/15

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Where: Dunkin’ Donuts Center – Providence, RI

When: 7:00PM

How: Fox Sports 1 (Tim Brando & Bill Raftery)/WEEI 103.7 FM and Friars.com (John Rooke and Joe Hassett)/FriarTV

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General News

Providence to Host Illinois for Inaugural 2015 Gavitt Tipoff Games

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Jon Rothstein is reporting that Providence will host Illinois as part of the inaugural Gavitt Games series announced in May 2014 between the Big East and Big Ten conferences. Its fitting that Providence will be one of the Big East teams participating and hosting a game on Dave Gavitt Court at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

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