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:
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!
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
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
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!!
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:
The Friars are 16-2 for 1st time in 45 years. That's when @sonarhassett played! Also Nate Watson keeps rolling and AD news
With today’s victory @CoachCooleyPC now has 210 career wins at Providence, the 2nd most in program history.
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
Ed Cooley opens his press conference praising Bob Driscoll, calling him "one of his best friends in the world."
Special season #forward 🖤🤍 https://t.co/rDLE88wNjk
Providence MBB @PCFriarsmbb
"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
@TheRealNaud @UndercoverFriar Another lucky win!! Just kidding. Heck of a start this season for the Friars.