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Providence center Nate Watson (0) celebrates with guard A.J. Reeves (11) and other teammates after their win against St. John's in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
No. 15 Providence holds off St John's 86-82 for 6th straight

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 01, 2022 11:59 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — In a stirring season that keeps gaining momentum, No. 15 Providence

Providence's Nate Watson (0) and Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Watson scores late, No. 17 Providence tops No. 22 Marquette

Jan. 30, 2022 03:29 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Nate Watson was fouled on a dunk and completed the three

Providence players Ed Croswell, left, Jared Bynum (4), Al Durham (1), Alyn Breed, second right, and Noah Horchler (14) celebrate as they extend their lead late during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Bynum's 3-pointer lifts No. 17 Providence over No. 21 Xavier

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 26, 2022 09:05 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jared Bynum's 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining lifted No. 17

Providence center Nate Watson (0) shoots ahead of Butler forward Bryce Nze (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Watson's 18 points help No. 21 Providence past Butler 69-62

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 23, 2022 02:43 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence is still working its way back into shape following

Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing applauds while watching a replay on the videoboard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Croswell, Horchler lead No. 21 Providence over Georgetown

By Ken Powtak Jan. 20, 2022 07:10 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley wasn't sure what to expect from

St. John's head coach Mike Anderson reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Ed Cooley wins 300th, No. 16 Friars rally past St. John's

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 08, 2022 02:43 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley said he couldn't get on the plane

Providence's Jared Bynum (4) battles DePaul's Jalen Terry (3) for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan.1, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Durham scores 17, No. 21 Providence rolls past DePaul 70-53

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 01, 2022 05:26 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Forward Justin Minaya realizes the target will grow as the wins pile

Providence's Al Durham (1) slam dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Horchler carries No. 21 Providence over No. 15 Seton Hall

By Ken Powtak Dec. 29, 2021 09:24 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley isn’t about to get caught up in

Seton Hall's Jared Rhoden (14) drives the basket as Providence's Justin Minaya (15) defends on the play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Seton Hall Pirates at Providence Friars 12/29/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 07:36 PM EST

Providence head coach Ed Cooley, right, argues with official Wally Rutecki in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Reeves leads Providence to 57-53 win over No. 20 UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 18, 2021 07:28 PM EST
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Providence made its case for inclusion in the Top 25 with an

Horchler carries Providence over Central Connecticut 68-53

Dec. 11, 2021 05:11 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Noah Horchler tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds to lift

Reeves, Watson power Providence past Vermont 68-58

Dec. 07, 2021 08:43 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A.J. Reeves and Nate Watson scored 24 points apiece as

Watson helps Providence cruise past Northwestern 77-72

Nov. 22, 2021 11:49 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Nate Watson scored 16 points to lead five in double figures

Horchler leads Providence over New Hampshire 69-58

Nov. 18, 2021 08:52 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Noah Horchler had 10 points and 12 rebounds to lift

Watson's 24 points power Providence past Wisconsin, 63-58

Nov. 15, 2021 11:56 PM EST
MADISON, Wi. (AP) — Nate Watson worked inside for 24 points and Providence held

Breed's 15 points help send Providence past Sacred Heart

Nov. 11, 2021 11:53 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Alyn Breed scored 15 points off the bench and Nate

Watson scores 22 to carry Providence past Fairfield 80-73

Nov. 09, 2021 10:12 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Nate Watson had 22 points as Providence topped

Providence's Jared Bynum (4) spins away from DePaul's Charlie Moore (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East conference tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
DePaul clocks Providence advancing to Big East quarterfinals

Mar. 10, 2021 11:50 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Javon Freeman-Liberty and Charlie Moore each scored 21 points

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) drives to the basket against Providence's Ed Croswell (21), Noah Horchler (14) and David Duke (3) during an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Late tip-in helps Providence hold off No. 10 Villanova 54-52

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 06, 2021 05:39 PM EST
No. 10 Villanova is limping into the postseason with a third-string point guard

Dunn scores 21 to lead St. John's past Providence 81-67

Mar. 03, 2021 09:28 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Rasheem Dunn had a season-high 21 points as St. John’s defeated