By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO – Noah Horchler calmly deposited Jacob Gilyard’s 3-point try into the scorer’s table, unable to contain a smile as he fixed his hair and returned to his defensive stance. The play resembled a big brother swatting his younger brother in a game of one-on-one in the driveway, only the stakes attached to this performance were far greater. The Richmond … [Read more...] about Cooley’s Friars use 3-pointers and stifling defense to advance to first Sweet 16 since 1997
Providence Friars
Upset-minded Richmond and deep Providence squad meet with Sweet 16 on the line
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO – Pulling off one NCAA Tournament upset as the No. 12 seed is a difficult task. Achieving a second is even tougher, although 12s have experienced a resurgence over the last decade. No. 12 seeds are 10-13 in the second round since the 2012 Tourney, with just one of those wins occurring against a team seeded worse than fifth in their region. Most … [Read more...] about Upset-minded Richmond and deep Providence squad meet with Sweet 16 on the line
RIT loses on the road at No. 9 Providence
Courtesy of RITAthletics.com PROVIDENCE, RI – The No. 9 Providence Friars (10-6-1) scored three goals in the first 4:53 of the contest and never looked back, defeating the RIT men's hockey Team (7-7-1), 8-3 at Schneider Arena on Friday evening. Providence led 4-0 after one period and 7-2 after 40 minutes. Scott Conway and Brian Pinho scored two goals apiece, while Erik … [Read more...] about RIT loses on the road at No. 9 Providence
Bishop Kearney’s Rose named AAC Rookie of the Week
Roundup of Section Five alums playing in the collegiate ranks. Temple Owl Quinton Rose (Bishop Kearney) averaged 14 points, 3.5 steals, 2.5 blocks and an assist in two games last week to earn American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week. It marked third time this season Rose earned the honor. Rose shot 12 of 18 (66.7 percent) from the floor for the week. He collected a … [Read more...] about Bishop Kearney’s Rose named AAC Rookie of the Week
Dayton advances past Providence
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Dyshawn Pierre led three in double figures as the Dayton Flyers outlasted the Providence Friars, 66-53 in second round NCAA Tournament action at Nationwide Arena late Friday night. The junior forward sparked a decisive 11-2 run midway through the second half with a pair of buckets and an assist. "Our shots weren't falling in the first … [Read more...] about Dayton advances past Providence