Last year, anytime “Providence” and “defense” were used in the same sentence, it was almost never good for the Friars. That appears to be changing if the first three games of the season are any indication.
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Behind the Numbers: Pittsburgh 79, Maryland 70
A look at some numbers gives an idea of how Pittsburgh knocked off Maryland at Madison Square Garden.
Harvard Unexpectedly Routs Holy Cross
Sometimes, “dominant” isn’t quite the word to describe how one team played in a game. Wednesday might have been one of those nights with the way Harvard man-handled Holy Cross 72-49 in their home opener in a game that wasn’t even that close.
Encouraging Start for Rhode Island
Although they are 1-1, Rhode Island’s play in their first two games has to be encouraging given the personnel questions they had coming into the season.
Seton Hall Men and Women Open with Wins at Home
For the Seton Hall men and women’s teams, the home opener brought the first win of the young season. And for respective coaches Kevin Willard of the men and Anne Donovan, the women, it was their fist triumph on the Hall sideline.
Jones Hopes Younger Bulldogs Can Mature Soon
Early in the season, every team is a work in progress, some teams more than others. Yale would appear to be one team that has more to go than others, and they almost gave themselves a nice boost on Monday night in a tough 58-55 loss at Providence.
College of Charleston Has Personnel, Intangibles For Success
Bobby Cremins has a pretty good idea for how good a team may be. So when the College of Charleston coach tells you he has a good team, you can believe him, especially after seeing a game like the Cougars’ outing in Saturday night’s win at Holy Cross.
Allen Leads, Young Players Follow For Northeastern in Win
Northeastern will rely on Chaisson Allen this year, to the surprise of no one. But they need some younger players to follow his lead and contribute, and that formula seemed to be in effect in the Huskies’ season-opening win over their cross-town rivals.
Crusaders Ready With Another New Head Coach
Holy Cross will have their third head coach in three years, a definite anomaly for the program. Coaching change aside, there are things to like about this team, especially on the perimeter.
Providence is Young Again – Very Young
This wasn’t supposed to be another rebuilding year for Providence. But after a couple of off-court incidents led to three players leaving the school before their eligibility was up, including the team’s top scorer and rebounder, the Friars will enter this season in a very similar place to last year.
