Providence Friars defeated Seton Hall University by a score of 98-93 in the overtime this Thursday at the Prudential center in Newark. Jeff Xavier scored a 20 point and shot 5 of 7 from three point territory which paced the Friars. The Friars were in lead 8-4 in just three minutes and took an advantage of 14-11 when the clock hit 14:11 in the first half. A 3-pointer by Xavier put the Friars back up 18-15 and he nailed another trey to help PC build a 23-17 lead with 10:18 to go in the half.



Xavier then delivered his fourth 3-pointer to extend this lead to 31-22 and Weyinmi Efejuku hit another 3-pointer to put the Friars a lead of 36-22 at the 6:36 mark. Hall replied with successive treys delivered by Jeremy Hazell to move within 41-33 with just four minutes left in the first half and by other efforts, the Friars entered the second half with a 46-42 lead.

The Friars shot 56.7 percent (17-30) in the half, including a season-high 75.0 percent (9-12) from 3-point range. Xavier paced Providence with 12 first-half points. Seton Hall tied the score 50-50 in just two minutes of the second half and took the lead when Hazell scored a triple with score 53-52. Xavier and Brooks combined efforts took the lead for the Friars 72-64 advantage with just 19 minutes to go in the second half.

A streaking slam dunk by Efejuku gave the Friars a 90-88 lead with 2:45 remaining in the overtime. After the Pirates retook the lead, Xavier hit two free throws to give Providence the 93-91 advantage. Curry replied Xavier with two free throws of his own to let Friars lead of 95-91 which was the final score.

Some history about the Friars:

Providence basketball team become second NIT championship in 1963,The men basketball team attend the final Four season.Men's basketball team took center stage on the Providence campus the Friars to their second Final Four appearance in 1987.There was an unfortunate incident during the Providence College men's basketball game versus Marquette. In the second half of the game, one-person walked onto the court. Providence College and recognized that there was a need to take precautions to prevent that type of incidents during our men's basketball games. As a result, the number of security person was increased and uniformed Providence Police Officers are now strategically positioned the team benches. "We were very disappointed and embarrassed about the incident that occurred when the person entered the court during our men's basketball game versus Marquette.

Providence College Athletics Director said.-The safety of the student, team member, officer& visitor is a top priority for us. We have concert with our management to improve our security efforts and we will constantly monitor these efforts." The Dunkin Donuts is the home of the Providence Friars basketball team's .the seating capacity of almost thirteen thousand people. It was opened in 1972; they settled a 369-146 record. The teams' major colors are black and white. On some occasions the teams are dressed in white habits covered by a black cloak with the hood. The colors are symbolic. They symbolize the order. White color stands for the purity of life, which is a must for every citizen.