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November 2007 Archives
9:48 AM Fri, Nov 30, 2007 | Permalink |
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On today's sports cover, Bill Reynolds reminisces about the mean old days of the PC-URI rivalry, Sean McAdam reveals the latest on the Johan Santana......
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9:22 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Paul Kenyon Email
A powerful surge by URI in the final minutes turned a nail biter into a runaway. The final was Rhody 92-72 over Northeastern. Jimmy......
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9:18 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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The Providence College Lady Friars beat Fordham tonight, 63-45, in New York. Providence, which got 26 points and 16 rebounds from Shantee Darrian, improved to......
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9:17 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
The University of Rhode Island women's basketball team picked up a road win tonight at Central Connecticut State, 74-57, outscoring the Lady Blue Devils (0-6)......
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9:05 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
The Brown Bears men's basketball team lost a tough one at home tonight to Wagner, 64-63, with the winning points coming on two foul shots......
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8:50 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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When we left you a few minutes ago, Northeastern was rallying on the way to tying the game at 59. URI not only showed......
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8:29 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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Northeastern is giving Rhode Island all it can handle. Led by sweet-shooting guard Matt Janning, the Hskies have closed within 59-58 with 11:57 remaining......
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7:54 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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Outstanding 3-point shooting has given URI a 45-36 lead at the half against Northeastern. The Rams have made seven treys (in 12 attempts), three......
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7:22 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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The scouting report on Northeastern appears to be very much on the mark. Which could mean a difficult night for URI tonight. Almost nine......
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6:44 PM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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The teams are on the court for final warm-ups at the Ryan Center. The two coaches wil be in the spotlight tonight. Bill Coen,......
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9:21 AM Wed, Nov 28, 2007 | Permalink |
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Tim Welsh spoke Saturday night after his Friars won their home opener against Harvard. Here are his remarks, broken down by topic: -Remarks on the......
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9:15 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara Email
Providence College built on a 12-point halftime lead and rolled over Maine in the second half for a 78-48 win tonight at The Dunk.......
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9:07 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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8:56 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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It's blowout time at The Duk (60-33) with 10:44 to play and the only thing Friar fans want to see is if Randall Hanke......
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8:48 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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It's getting to be blowout time. The Friars are putting the hammer down against Maine and pulling away. Geoff McDermott has 17 and 12......
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8:05 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara Email
The Friars closed the first half with a 24-12 run over the final 12 minutes to take a 37-25 lead at the break. Geoff......
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8:01 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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The Friars broke open a tight game with a 12-0 run sparked by 3-pointers from Jeff Xavier and Brian McKenzie and a nice tip-in......
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7:50 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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The Friars are up, 16-13 with 11:23 to play. Geoff McDermott has 8 points 4-of-4 shooting but the Friars have turned the ball over......
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7:22 PM Tue, Nov 27, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara Email
We're here at the Dunkin' Donuts Center and ready to get started with Providence and Maine on the hardwood. PC will start Dwain Williams......
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8:11 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 | Permalink |
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Tim Welsh spoke Saturday night after his Friars won their home opener against Harvard. Here are his remarks, broken down by topic: -Remarks on the......
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10:24 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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By KEVIN McNAMARA The talk was all about Jeff Xavier's 27-point shooting night as PC beat Harvard, 93-70, tonight in the Friars' home opener.......
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9:22 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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PC has taken care of Harvard, 93-70. Jeff Xavier led the way with 27 points and Brian McKenzie added 20. Be back with more......
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8:54 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara Email
Some over-powering offense has broken open the Friars' season opener against Harvard. PC hit seven of its first nine second half shots to go......
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8:33 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Paul Kenyon Email
It is all Rhode Island tonight at the Ryan Center. The Rams have never let up as they have dominated Toledo. It is 71-51 with......
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8:23 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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The Friars shook off some early defensive breakdowns and lead Harvard at the break 39-29. PC managed to dig out of an 18-13 hole......
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8:10 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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PC has gained a 30-27 lead at the 3:33 mark but isn't playing well. Sloppiness on offense and some disturbing defense that is allowing......
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8:06 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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All has been clean, crisp and efficient for URI so far tonight. The Rams have a 43-28 advantage at the half, built on 56.7......
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7:52 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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Some shaky offense with turnovers has hurt PC early and Tim Welsh has emptied his bench after 8 minutes. Harvard leads 15-9. Welsh subbed......
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7:44 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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It probably is not a surprise that the URI offense has kicked into high gear with its return to the Ryan Center. The Rams......
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7:31 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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We're here at the refurbished Dunk that still is a long, long, long way from being finished. More on that later. Starting 5 for......
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7:25 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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The Rams are trying something new _ they are in the lead early. It stands 17-14 with 11:49 left in what has been a controlled......
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6:59 PM Sat, Nov 24, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Paul Kenyon Email
Just a note to let everyone know we will occasionally update the URI-Toledo game tonight. It is three minutes to tip and all is......
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8:09 PM Fri, Nov 23, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Providence College's women's basketball team outscored Florida International by 20 points in the second half to claim a 71-60 lead tonight in Florida. Kendria Holmes......
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4:59 PM Fri, Nov 23, 2007 | Permalink |
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The University of Rhode Island women's basketball team beat Brown, 61-55, today in South Kingstown. The Rams (3-2) were led by Amanda McGrew's 15 points.......
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4:50 PM Fri, Nov 23, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara Email
Thanks to official at the Queen of Peace School in New Jersey (above) for forwarding this picture of star center Bilal Dixon signing his......
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5:51 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara Email
The Boston College Eagles out-fought the Rhody Rams today at the Conte Forum, 76-72. The game went back and forth for the last 11......
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5:50 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | Permalink |
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5:32 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | Permalink |
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This is shaping up as a hot finish. BC leads URI 57-55 with 7:56 to play in a barn burner of a game. URI's......
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5:18 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | Permalink |
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URI is clinging to a 47-46 lead at the 11:37 mark. This is Rhody's game to win but they must keep Tyrese Rice (16......
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4:52 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | Permalink |
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URI leads Boston College, 37-30, at the half at Conte Forum. The Rams' Will Daniels leads all scorers with 13 points. Lamonte Ulmer has......
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4:32 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | Permalink |
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Rhode Island has taken control of this game with its defense and fast-breaking O. The Rams are on a 15-3 run that's given them......
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4:20 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | Permalink |
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BC jumped out to a 17-7 quick lead after an impressive 14-2 run. URI was playing little attention to defense. After some substiutions (Lamonte......
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4:07 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | Permalink |
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The Ram fans are coming out of the woodwork. While some old faces from the past are jumping aboard, URI President Robert Carothers is......
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3:49 PM Wed, Nov 21, 2007 | Permalink |
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We're alive and well at the Conte Forum Ram fans. And, no, the URI booster club did not pay my gas money to get......
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9:59 PM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 | Permalink |
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The Providence College Lady Friars beat Manhattan, 55-51, tonight in Providence. Freshman Mi-Khida Hankins had 13 points and six rebounds to lead Providence (3-1) in......
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9:58 PM Tue, Nov 20, 2007 | Permalink |
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The University of Rhode Island women's basketball team lost tonight at Holy Cross, 65-56, to fall to 2-2 on the season. Safi Mojidi led the......
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9:28 AM Mon, Nov 19, 2007 | Permalink |
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After a tough loss to Miami concluded his team's trip to the Caribbean, Tim Welsh spoke about the game and some of his players' performances.......
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9:21 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | Permalink |
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San Juan - The University of Miami found its offense in the second half and out-lasted Providence College, 64-58, to win the Puerto Rico......
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8:51 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara Email
Miami has found its groove on offense and taken a 35-32 lead over Providence. The Friars' offensive woes have continued into the second half......
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8:15 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara Email
A sloppy first half has mercifully ended at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. The Friars lead Miami 22-18 despite a very ragged offensive effort by......
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7:56 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara Email
Ugly, sloppy, messy. That's 3 correct adjectives for the start of this game. With 7:48 to play in the half, the Friars hold a......
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7:39 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | Permalink |
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It's a slow start for both teams in this championship game. PC leads 8-7 after 9 minutes but is shooting 3-for-13 and has missed......
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7:15 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | Permalink |
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The 3rd place game at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off is over and PC and Miami are both warming up. Arkansas won the 3rd place......
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4:42 PM Sun, Nov 18, 2007 | Permalink |
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The University of Rhode Island won its third game in Daytona Beach in as many days, beating the University of Alabama-Birmingham, 74-69, today behind Will......
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9:26 PM Fri, Nov 16, 2007 | Permalink |
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BY KEVIN McNAMARA After knocking off one of the Southeastern Conference's top teams, the Providence Friars may be playing for a spot in the top......
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7:26 PM Fri, Nov 16, 2007 | Permalink |
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By Kevin McNamara The Providence Friars just closed out a 67-51 upset of Arkansas at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in San Juan, P.R. The......
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7:18 PM Fri, Nov 16, 2007 | Permalink |
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Arkansas just made its 30th turnovers. That's Thirty. It's so crazy that Razorback coach John Pelphrey isn't even yelling anymore. This has come against......
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7:11 PM Fri, Nov 16, 2007 | Permalink |
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Arkansas has over 20 turnovers and simply doesn't give its offense a chance. The Razorbacks, ranked 18th in the national polls, are one of......
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