PC and URI Men’s Basketball Ink Deal to Extend Rivalry for 10 More Years
Wednesday, August 02, 2023
The University of Rhode Island and Providence College have agreed to a 10-year series in men's basketball, beginning with the 2023-24 season. Providence will host the Rams at the Amica Mutual Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 2 this year.
According to the announcement, "Under the terms of the agreement, every effort will be made by both parties to play the game on the first Saturday of December each season. If this is not possible, the schools will work to find an alternative date."
The game date for each season will be determined by July 1 prior to the upcoming season.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTProvidence Athletic Director Steve Napolillo and Rhode Island Athletic Director Thorr Bjorn announced the agreement.
"The Providence College/URI Basketball game is one that is important for the entire state," Bjorn said. "Locking in a 10-year series rather than going year-to-year shows the importance of this rivalry to both institutions. I would like to thank Steve Napolillo for working with us on this significant commitment."
"The Providence College versus URI men's basketball game has been a great tradition for the State of Rhode Island for many years," Napolillo said. "We look forward to keeping the tradition going for the next 10 years for all the Friar and Ram fans. In addition to the excitement that it brings to the State, we recognize that the game also provides a significant economic impact for businesses in both communities. I appreciate Coach English, Coach Miller, and Thorr Bjorn, for recognizing and supporting the importance of playing this game each year."
While the game has been a long-standing tradition in the state, Rhode Island head coach Archie Miller and Providence head coach Kim English are relatively new to the rivalry. Miller got his first taste last season, while English is in his first season at the helm for the Friars.
"Rivalry games are what college basketball - and sports in general - are all about," Miller said. "There is a natural energy and atmosphere that is exciting for players and fans alike, but more importantly these are the type of games that prepare a program for conference play and postseason. While Kim and I are both still new to this particular rivalry, we both understand the value that the Providence-Rhode Island game brings to the table."
"Since I arrived in Providence, I have been impressed by the excitement and passion for college basketball in the State of Rhode Island," English said. "I know that the enthusiasm for the game between the two teams will be very high. I look forward to experiencing this when we meet this year. Games like this are important to our program and to the game of basketball in our State."
The teams will alternate home games for the length of the agreement, with the schedule as follows:
2023-24 - at Providence College
2024-25 - at Rhode Island
2025-26 - at Providence College
2026-27 - at Rhode Island
2027-28 - at Providence College
2028-29 - at Rhode Island
2029-30 - at Providence College
2030-31 - at Rhode Island
2031-32 - at Providence College
2032-33 - at Rhode Island
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