Still, Cal alumni are devoted to him. From 1935 to 2001, a live Dalmation worked the Providence games. His name evolved, from the rather wordy and odd, Friar of What-Ho, to just simply Friar Boy.

Providence will be in front of their home fans on Saturday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They and the UConn Huskies will face off in a Big East battle ...

Marquette used a 21-0 surge to wipe out Providence’s 8-2 run that opened the game. During that stretch, the Golden Eagles were aided by nine Friar turnovers that translated into 16 points.

The Providence Friars (12-17, 6-12 Big East) will attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they host the DePaul Blue Demons (11-18, 2-16 Big East) at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 5 ...

Providence was led by Ed Croswell, with 16 points, and Devin Carter, was the only other Friar in double figures, with 10 points. Kentucky out-rebounded the Friars 47-31. Mar 17, 2023; Greensboro ...

The Providence Friars (7-8, 1-3 Big East) will attempt to break a four-game losing run when they host the Butler Bulldogs (7-8, 0-4 Big East) at 8:30 PM ET on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

As an undergrad at Providence College in the late ’90s ... He replaced the only mascot I knew: the live Dalmatian, Friar Boy V, who chilled courtside at basketball games with his ordained ...

On3Sports reporter Joe Tipton shared the news on X/Twitter and the Friar fans are buzzing with excitement. "BREAKING: 2025 four-star SF Jaylen Harrell has committed to Providence live on the ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brendan Zeigler graduated ... At 12:30 p.m. Saturday, the pot finally boileth over. The Friar faithful are ready. Zeigler’s calculations were not wrong.