Men's Lacrosse Moves Into National Rankings

April 17, 2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College men's lacrosse program is ranked both major Division I national polls released today [April 17]. The Friars are 20th in the USILA/NIKE Division I Coaches Poll and 20th in the Inside Lacrosse / Maverik Division I Media Poll. It marks the first time this season that the Friars have cracked into the top-20 in either poll.

The Friars have posted a 9-3 overall record this season and have earned victories in each of their last five games. Providence also boasts a 3-0 record in BIG EAST Conference play and clinched a BIG EAST Tournament berth with its most recent victory over Marquette (9-7) on April 15. The tournament is scheduled for May 4-6 at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I., and will be hosted by Providence College.

Two of Providence's three losses this season have come against teams who are ranked in the national poll, including Hofstra (11-10) and Boston University (8-7, 2OT). Overall, each of the Friars' three losses have been decided by a combined total of four goals. Additionally, Providence's nine victories are the most since the 2006 season when the team finished 10-7. The Friars' 10 victories are the most in program history, joining the 1985 squad, who finished the year 10-2.

The Friars have one of the top defenses in the country, and are currently ranked No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense (7.08) and fourth in man-down defense (0.780). Back-stopping a solid defensive effort is sophomore goaltender Tate Boyce (Matthews, N.C.) who ranks second in the NCAA in goals against average (6.67) and save percentage (0.612).

Providence returns to action on Tuesday, April 18 against cross-city rival Brown University at 7:00 p.m. The game will be played at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. and will be televised live on Yurview (Cox Channel 4 & 1004 HD). A live stream of the broadcast also will be available on Friars.com, in addition to a commercial radio broadcast via WOON 1240 AM.

The match-up between the Friars and the Bears could potentially decide the winner of the Ocean State Cup. Should the Friars defeat the Bears, Providence would win the cup by virtue of its 7-6 victory over Bryant earlier this season. If the Bears earn the win over Providence on Tuesday night, the Ocean State Cup will be decided on April 25, when Bryant and Brown square off in Smithfield, R.I.

- GO FRIARS! -

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Players Mentioned

Tate Boyce

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