12/21/2024Patrick CorselloJada Eads pointingGR ProductionssportsPirates Prevail in Conference Opener vs Friars, 51-40The Pirates (9-3) defeated the Providence Friars (7-7) on Tuesday afternoon, 51-40, opening up Big East play with a comfortable win. This was a great bounce-back performance following a tough loss to LSU in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Saturday.