Big East

Friar Men’s Basketball Ranked No. 15 in Associated Press Poll and No. 15 In The Coaches Poll

PROVIDENCE, R.I. –  The Providence College men's basketball team is ranked No. 15 in the Associated Press Poll and No. 15 in the most recent Coaches Poll.  Both polls were released today (January 31).  The Friars, who entered the polls on December 20 at No. 22/23, have been ranked for seven consecutive weeks.  The Friars were ranked No. 17/17 in both polls last week and climbed in this week's polls after two victories over ranked teams.  The Friars won at then No. 21/23 Xavier (65-62) on January 26 and defeated then No. 22/RV Marquette (65-63) on January 30.