The Friar Starting Five: Butler Postgame
Links of interest following Providence’s win over Butler…
1. Friars.com: Men’s Basketball Edges Butler
2. Indy Star: Three Reasons Why Butler Basketball Lost to Providence
3. Go Local Providence: PC Edges Butler, Continues to Hold First Place in the Big East
4. AP News: Watson Leads No. 21 Providence Past Butler
5. Here is a full game replay of the game courtesy of Friar TV:
Here are some video highlights of the PC/Butler game:
Here is Bob Driscoll’s Retirement Press Conference:
Here is Ed Cooley’s post-game press conference:
And finally here are some twitter reactions after the game:
John Fanta@John_Fanta
Butler didn't go away, but in the end, Nate Watson led four players in double figures with 18 points as Providence edged Butler, 69-62. The Friars are 16-2 for the first time since 1978, and 6-1 in the Big East for the first time. Check out the @CBBonFOX highlights!
12:44 AM · Jan 24, 2022
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John Fanta@John_Fanta
this was the play of the day in providence - nate watson is a beast
10:26 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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Cayleigh Griffin@cayleighgriffin
Happy to make it back on the rare chance I can in season. Nothing beats Friartown 🤍 good W!! #GoFriars https://t.co/Jimx4dBmwE
Undercover Friar @UndercoverFriar
Shoutout @cayleighgriffin who’s in attendance at The Dunk today for PC - Butler #pcbb
8:13 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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Providence MBB@PCFriarsmbb
Ed Cooley with Andrew Gavitt (Dave Gavitt’s grandson) after today’s win in which Ed earned his 210th win at PC and moved into 2nd place on the Friar all-time win list. #gofriars
7:39 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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Tyler Harris@ty1erharris
I can’t forget about my @PCFriarsmbb having a great season in the Top25 #GoFriars! Love to see my alma maters doing great on the court!!
5:46 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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John Fanta@John_Fanta
After he passed Dave Gavitt for second place on the all-time wins list at Providence with 210 victories, Ed Cooley joined us on FS1. “I live a dream every day.” The interview:
8:56 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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Kevin McNamara@KevinMcNamara33
The Friars are 16-2 for 1st time in 45 years. That's when @sonarhassett played! Also Nate Watson keeps rolling and AD news
kevinmcsports.com
Friars avoid trap, hold off Butler - Kevin McSports
8:22 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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Providence MBB@PCFriarsmbb
With today’s victory @CoachCooleyPC now has 210 career wins at Providence, the 2nd most in program history.
7:44 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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Danny McNamara@FriartownMayor
Friars remain undefeated with Fanta on the call! I’m telling you @John_Fanta, it’s the red sauce! #pcbb https://t.co/eKMuhb1nNV
John Fanta @John_Fanta
A great Sunday of @CBBonFOX with my cousin Vinny! What a battle between @PCFriarsmbb and @ButlerMBB. https://t.co/yFSQfLef1U
7:42 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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Kevin Farrahar@Kevin_Farrahar
Ed Cooley opens his press conference praising Bob Driscoll, calling him "one of his best friends in the world."
7:20 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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Jamel Thomas@JAMEL530
Special season #forward 🖤🤍 https://t.co/rDLE88wNjk
Providence MBB @PCFriarsmbb
No. 21 Friars defeat Butler improve to 6-1 in @BIGEASTMBB play for the first time ever.💪🏻 #gofriars https://t.co/hgOTo6xPOT
7:13 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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BIG EAST MBB@BIGEASTMBB
"𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻"
Ed Cooley moves into second in @PCFriarsmbb history with 210 career wins at PC and the Friars are 1⃣6⃣-2⃣!
@CoachCooleyPC x #BIGEASThoops
7:00 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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Jeff Goodman@GoodmanHoops
@TheRealNaud @UndercoverFriar Another lucky win!! Just kidding. Heck of a start this season for the Friars.
7:05 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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Bridget Maio@PCgirl04
I love Coach Cooley huddles. #pcbb https://t.co/XQs6dY36fp
BIG EAST MBB @BIGEASTMBB
𝗘𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘆 ... 𝘆𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿?
@PCFriarsmbb x #BIGEASThoops https://t.co/n9GqGhtEld
7:07 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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The Truth About PC Basketball@TTAPCBBall
I love this team.
6:57 PM · Jan 23, 2022
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