Sat Nov 08 21:40:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the Providence College men’s basketball team’s upcoming game against Virginia Tech and recent news:

Friars Set to Clash with Virginia Tech at Mohegan Sun

Uncasville, CT – The Providence College Friars are set to face the Virginia Tech Hokies this Saturday, November 8th, at 4 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game will be broadcast on Peacock.

The Friars enter the contest after a successful season opener, defeating Holy Cross 89-79 on Monday. Freshman Stefan Vaaks led the charge with 19 points, while fellow freshman Jamier Jones added 16 points on a perfect shooting night.

This game marks the ninth meeting between Providence and Virginia Tech, with the Hokies holding a slight 5-4 edge in the all-time series. The last matchup occurred in 2004, with Virginia Tech winning 69-57. Providence boasts a 3-1 record against the Hokies at home, with this game being played at a neutral site the Friars have a 0-1 record.

The Friars were picked to finish fourth in the Preseason BIG EAST Coaches Poll. Graduate student Jason Edwards was named to the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List and earned Preseason All-BIG EAST Second Team honors, while sophomore Oswin Erhunmwunse was named to the Preseason All-BIG EAST Third Team.

Head Coach Kim English has added 10 new players to this year’s roster for a total of 15.

Key Friar Notes:

  • The Friars are celebrating their 99th season of basketball.
  • Providence is 137-198 all-time versus teams from the ACC.
  • The Friars have sold out season tickets for the third consecutive season at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.

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