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Providence basketball announces nonconference schedule for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:26 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Providence basketball announces nonconference schedule for upcoming season
Summary

Providence College men's basketball opens the season on Nov. 2 against Maine. The Friars will face Nebraska, Syracuse, and Colorado in addition to several home games, including in-state rival URI. First-year head coach Bryan Hodgson aims to prepare the team for the Big East season and the NCAA Tournament. Providence will participate in the Maui Invitational later in November. Specific game times and television details will be provided at a later date.

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  • •Providence starts the season with two home exhibition games.
  • •The nonconference schedule includes 12 games and two exhibitions.
  • •The Friars will compete in the Maui Invitational from Nov. 23-25 in Hawaii.
  • •Match against Nebraska is part of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Nov. 7.
  • •Game against Syracuse is scheduled for Dec. 19 at TD Garden in Boston.
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  • 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Here's who Providence basketball will face in nonconference play
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With a new head coach and roster, the Friars will look to rebound from a 15-18 overall record (7-13 in Big East).

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