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Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) celebrates after shooting a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Providence in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. Creighton won 85-58. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Creighton routs No. 11 Providence to reach Big East final

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 11, 2022 09:16 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — After tearing apart the top seed, Creighton has another chance to

Providence's Justin Minaya (15) celebrates with teammates after an NCAA college basketball game against Butler at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Providence won 65-61. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Durham hits clutch 3 to send No. 11 Providence past Butler

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 10, 2022 02:51 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Al Durham has made plenty of big shots for Providence this season —

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Daniels helps No. 11 Villanova top No. 9 Providence 76-74

By Dan Gelston Mar. 01, 2022 08:55 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — If the shot-for-shot battle down the stretch between Providence

Providence head coach Ed Cooley, center, thanks the fans after winning the Big East regular season championship after an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
No. 11 Providence wins first Big East regular-season title

Feb. 26, 2022 10:56 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A.J. Reeves made seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points to

Providence's Justin Minaya (15) slam s dunks the all after a steal as Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Bynum's 27 points lift No. 11 Providence over Xavier in 3 OT

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 23, 2022 11:13 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley has been hearing a lot about how

Providence's Brycen Goodine (12) is defended by Butler's Aaron Thompson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 8 Providence rallies from 19 down, beats Butler in OT

By Michael Marot Feb. 20, 2022 04:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ed Cooley found himself settling in and settling down as No. 8

Providence forward Ed Croswell (5) collides with Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) on a drive to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Gillespie nets 33, No. 10 Villanova beats No. 8 Friars 89-84

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 15, 2022 11:06 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A swollen ankle kept Villanova guard Collin Gillespie from

DePaul's David Jones (32) drives to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Providence on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Bynum scores 25, Providence beats DePaul 76-73 in OT

By Brendan Mcgair Feb. 12, 2022 09:37 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — One of the Big East’s lower-tier teams provided a scare for

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

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