The Big East is certainly a strong conference this season, but the stretch Providence began on Tuesday still stands out nonetheless. It’s the first of four games against teams ranked in the top ten nationally, with two on the road. For the young Friars, it could make a difference in their careers, not just this season.
Tag: Big East
Georgetown is Getting Stronger
In a Big East that is once again very strong and has some very good teams at the top, Georgetown is starting to assert itself as a contender once again. Tuesday night’s 79-70 win at Providence may be a microcosm of the team’s season, one where they got stronger as the game went along.
Marquette Battles, Learns to Win Close Ones
If you play Marquette, be prepared to earn every ounce of victory if you win. Recent experience making teams do that has helped this team win and made them tougher to beat.
Bracket Breakdown: Which Wildcats Deserve a No. 1 Spot?
Villanova, Kentucky and Kansas State are contending for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. If the selection committee picked today, the Wildcats that grab a top seed might surprise you.
Huskies’ Athletes Having Trouble Scoring, Winning
Look at Connecticut’s roster, or watch them before the game, and they look impressive. They pass the look test, with a lot of length and athleticism. But once the game begins, it’s not long before the feeling changes.
How Will Providence Bounce Back From This?
Providence has had to face adversity over the course of this season on several occasions. But the young Friars haven’t faced anything like their loss to South Florida on Saturday night, so the next time out, they will have a brand new test.
Improbable Overtime Win May Be Just What South Florida Needs
South Florida pulled out an improbable win in Providence on Saturday night. It’s not out of the realm of possibilities that it could be just the beginning of an upswing for the Bulls.
The Notebook
Some notes on Syracuse using the 2-3 zone defense successfully, Fairleigh Dickinson coming alive in 2010, a doubleheader coming up and St. John’s reversal of fortune in early conference games.
A Little Offensive Change Helps Louisville
The three-point shot can be the great equalizer in college basketball, but it can also be a killer. It all depends on how a team uses it. For a textbook case, just look at Louisville in their 92-70 win at Providence on Wednesday night.
Friars, Red Storm Reverse Growth Stages For a Night
Sunday night, two teams that at first glance seem to be in different development stages matched up. At the end, it was the younger, less mature team that played like the veteran, more mature team and took home the win.
