Providence Friars women's basketball explained

Women:yes
Providence Friars
Current:2023–24 Providence Friars women's basketball team
University:Providence College
Conference:Big East
Location:Providence, Rhode Island
Coach:Erin Batth
Tenure:1st
Arena:Alumni Hall
Capacity:1,854
Nickname:Friars
Aiawsweetsixteen:1980
Aiawtourneys:1980
Ncaatourneys:1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Ncaasweetsixteen:1990
Ncaasecondround:1990, 1991
Conference Tournament:1990
Conference Season:1983, 1986, 1990

The Providence Friars women's basketball team represents Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The school's team competes in the Big East where it has competed since the 1982–83 season.[1] Under coach Kay McDonald, the women’s basketball team began competing in the EAIAW in 1974-75, obtaining a 9-4 record and its first winning season.

Postseason results

NCAA Division I

  1. 9
First Round
  1. 8 James Madison
L 53-55
  1. 11
First Round
  1. 6 James Madison
L 74-94
  1. 3
Second Round
Sweet Sixteen
  1. 6 Maryland
    #2 Virginia
W 77-75
L 71-77
  1. 5
First Round
Second Round
  1. 12 Fairfield
    #4 Clemson
W 88-87
L 91-103
  1. 7
First Round
  1. 10 Toledo
L 64-74

AIAW Division I

The Friars made one appearance in the AIAW National Division I basketball tournament, with a combined record of 0–1.

1980Second RoundRutgersL, 54–70

Notes and References

  1. http://issuu.com/providencefriars/docs/12-13_wbb_online_guide_-_full?e=2049439/3494747 Providence Women's Basketball All-Time Results