After a slow start, the Friars find their footing, and a Christ Essandoko 3-point bank shot in the second half gives PC the lead for good.

The Hoyas arrive at the AMP for Saturday's 12:30 tip at 4-4 in Big East play, a couple of places above Providence in the standings.

Former Providence College men’s basketball head coach Ed Cooley is back in Providence as the Georgetown Hoyas are set to face the Friars this afternoon at the AMP. This will be the first head to head matchup between the two teams this season.

Providence College was reminded of that ... They eased down the stretch for an 84-64 victory at CHI Health Center, denying the Friars what would have been a third straight victory.

And whoever it is wearing that Providence Friars uniform, they’ll learn from this so that next time things will go their way. More:Providence basketball proves no match for this Big East contender.

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