10+ mon, 2+ week ago (270+ words) URI will be looking to get above the .500 mark in conference play when it visits the Ramblers Wednesday night. Rhode Island Rams (13-3, 2-2 Atlantic 10) at Loyola Chicago Ramblers (10-6, 1-2 Atlantic 10) After a come-from-behind victory at Richmond on Saturday, Rhode Island looks to get above the .500 mark in conference play when they visit Chicago on Wednesday night. The Rams trailed by as many as 14 points during a dismal first half at Richmond, shooting just 29.6 percent from the field. But a more focused effort ended the first half on a 9-2 run, and that momentum continued in the second half. URI's Jaden House, playing in his hometown, hit a shot with 35 seconds to go to knot the game and, on Richmond's final possession, Javonte Brown blocked a drive to send the game into overtime where Sebastian Thomas (23 points, 7 rebounds) took over, sending the Rams to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (215+ words) The Virginia Tech Hokies opened the 2025-26 college basketball season on Monday with a 98-67 win over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Cassell Coliseum. Forwards Tobi Lawal (20 points, 12 rebounds) and Amani Hansberry (19 points, 13 rebounds) each had double-doubles to lead the Hokies. Freshman sensation Neoklis Avdalas scored eight points and dished out nine assists in his college debut. The 6-foot-9 guard struggled from the field (3 of 13), but he did an excellent job of leading Virginia Tech's offense, turning the ball over only once, and playing terrific defense. On Saturday, the Hokies are back in action, as they'll face the Providence Friars at the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off. Here's how you can watch Saturday's game. When:Saturday, November 8, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. ET Announcers: John Fanta (play-by-play) and Tim Welsh (analyst) Radio: Virginia Tech Sports Network Radio. You can find a list of affiliateshere. Last meeting:…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (47+ words) Where: Meade Stadium, Kingston, RI Records: Rhode Island 10-2;CCSU 8-4 History: 4-1 Rhode Island Last Meeting: 21-17 URI, 2024 FCS Playoffs This article originally published at FCS Playoffs: Central Connectcut at Rhode Island: Time, TV, streaming and what you need to know....

8+ mon, 1+ day ago (332+ words) Puck drop is slated for 5:30 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN+, and can be heard live on 790 The Score (790 AM). This is Providence's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019 and 16th overall. MANCHESTER, N.H. " The Providence College men's hockey team opens play in the'NCAA Tournament Friday night against Denver'at SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H. Puck drop is slated for 5:30 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN+, and can be heard live on 790 The Score (790 AM). This is Providence's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019 and 16th overall. Providence (21-10-5) hold an 11-9-3 record all-time against Denver (29-11-1). Follow along for live updates from Manchester. The Pioneers owned the first period and end the opening 20 minutes up by a goal. Denver is killing Providence on the forecheck. Shots are still tied at 6-all. The Friars are struggling in their defensive zone. Providence hasn't played in two weeks after losing to Connecticut…...

10+ mon, 1+ day ago (324+ words) The Rams and Minutemen will be battle for the 165th time, dating back to 1908. The all-time series favors UMass, 95-69. UMass Minutemen (9-11, 4-3 Atlantic 10) at Rhode Island Rams (14-6, 3-5 Atlantic 10) The Rams and Minutemen will be battle for the 165th time, dating back to 1908. The all-time series favors UMass, 95-69, though URI has a home record of 42-34 against them. UMass has won four of the last five matchups. The Rams are coming off a 70-64 loss to La Salle. Corey McKeithan scored 20 points to lead the Explorers. McKeithan shot 6-for-15 (2-for-6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. . Deuce Jones scored 13 points and added eight rebounds. Daeshon Shepherd had 11 points. Jaden House and Sebastian Thomas led the Rams with 16 points apiece. House added seven rebounds and Thomas had four assists. Jamarques Lawrence scored 14 points. La Salle led 33-31 at the break. A 7-0 second-half run gave the…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (433+ words) In what head coach Archie Miller called a "gritty" performance, the Rhode Island Rams battled back from a 14-point first-half deficit to push the Richmond Spiders to overtime, and earn their first road win in conference play this season. After falling behind early, URI finished the first half on a 9-2 run, a spark that would pay dividends in the second half when the Rams would outscore the Spiders 37-30 to force the extra frame, and ultimately leave Virginia with a 67-64 victory. "They did not bend and crack when it really didn't look good," Miller said of his team, which he credited with making big plays down the stretch and playing consistent defense. More: Rhode Island basketball attempts another late-game comeback. Here's what happened. The Rams (13-3, 2-2 Atlantic 10) opened the second half on an 11-3 run to take the lead. The Spiders (7-10, 2-2 A-10) would eventually…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) Providence looks to continue its decade-long dominance over Georgetown when the two teams complete their season series on Wednesday. The Friars have won eight straight and 18 of their last 21 games ... Providence College (12-14, 6-9 Big East) at Georgetown (15-10, 6-8) Providence looks to continue its decade-long dominance over Georgetown when the two teams complete their season series on Wednesday. The Friars have won eight straight and 18 of their last 21 games against the Hoyas dating back to 2015. Providence won this season's first meeting, 78-68, at home on Jan. 25. In its most recent game, Providence snapped a four-game losing streak with a 75-62 home win against Villanova on Saturday. Jayden Pierre scored a team-high 19 points while playing all 40 minutes. He was 5 of 9 from long distance as the Friars shot 48.1 percent (13 of 27) from 3-point range. Georgetown is coming off a 97-86 loss on Saturday at Butler and could be without…...

10+ mon, 5+ day ago (267+ words) Saturday at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence at 12:30 p.m. The game will be televised on FOX and heard on WPRO 630 AM/99.7 FM beginning at 12:30 p.m. Georgetown (13-6 overall, 4-4 in Big East) at Providence (9-10, 3-5) Providence College will be trying to get back on track after two straight road losses, with the most recent one coming on Jan. 17 " a 75-73 decision versus Villanova. Bensley Joseph led the Friars with 20 points and seven rebounds while Corey Floyd Jr. chipped in 18 points. Jabri Abdur-Rahim missed a potential game-tying jumper at the buzzer for the Friars. Jayden Pierre averages 12.6 points to lead Providence. Georgetown fared better against the Wildcats, beating them, 64-63, on Monday. The Hoyas closed the game on a 9-0 run, with Micah Peavy polishing off a 24-point performance with a go-ahead layup with one second left. The victory snapped a four-game losing streak for Georgetown, and Ed…...

9+ mon, 1+ day ago (391+ words) The game will be televised on CBS and will be heard on WPRO radio (630-AM, 99.7-FM) beginning at noon. Seton Hall had won only six games this season, prior to the one-point win over the Huskies. Connecticut (19-9 overall, 11-6 in Big East) at Providence College (12-16 overall, 6-11 in Big East) The Huskies have won five consecutive meetings in the head-to-head series against the Friars and enter the 82nd all-time game following a 93-79 win over former Providence coach Ed Cooley's Georgetown team on Wednesday. Tarris Reed Jr. and Solo Ball each scored 20 points against the Hoyas. UConn shot 55.9 percent from the floor in that game. One of only two better efforts from the Huskies this season was their 87-84 win over Providence on Jan. 5, a game in which they shot 56.3 percent from the floor. When and where does Providence play Connecticut The game will be…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (373+ words) DePaul (11-18 overall, 2-16 in Big East) at Providence College (12-17 overall, 6-12 in Big East) DePaul is coming off a 75-65 loss to Creighton on Wednesday night in Omaha, Neb. I ... DePaul (11-18 overall, 2-16 in Big East) at Providence College (12-17 overall, 6-12 in Big East) DePaul is coming off a 75-65 loss to Creighton on Wednesday night in Omaha, Neb. It was the Bluejays' 22nd consecutive win over the Blue Demons. Isaiah Rivera collected 18 points and eight rebounds and CJ Gunn had 14 points for the Blue Demons, who have lost six in a row and 14 of their last 16 games. DePaul played without leading rebounder NJ Benson (hand) and fellow forward David Skogman (undisclosed). DePaul pulled within four points at halftime before Ryan Kalkbrenner scored his team's first 11 points of the second half. Three layups, a jumper, a dunk and a free throw by Kalkbrenner gave Creighton a 47-38 lead....