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Providence College Athletics Announces An Anonymous Revenue Share Challenge

6/10/2026 10:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball

All gifts made to men’s basketball revenue share will be matched up to $1 million.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence College Athletics announced that an anonymous donor has generously donated $1 million dollars in cash and will match the next $1 million in men's basketball revenue‑share donations. 
All gifts to men's basketball revenue share will be matched, up to $1 million, through the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2026. The Men's Basketball Revenue Share Challenge will elevate critical resources for the men's basketball program as Providence College Athletics remains committed to recruiting top‑tier talent and strengthening our competitive edge. 

"As we enter the 100th season of Providence College Men's Basketball and welcome Head Coach Bryan Hodgson, we are indebted to our anonymous donor for their outstanding generosity and belief in our program," Athletic Director Steve Napolillo said. "Support like this fuels our momentum and supports our efforts in competing for BIG EAST and national championships."    

"As we work to maximize every resource in our program, I want to express my deep appreciation for the generosity of the anonymous donor and their family," Head Men's Basketball Coach Bryan Hodgson said. "We will utilize support like this to recruit top‑tier talent, student‑athletes who truly want to be Friars, who value this institution and reflect the loyalty and tradition that define Providence College."

To participate in the Men's Basketball Revenue Share Challenge and make your gift today, please follow these easy steps:  
  • Click the following link: Donate To The Providence College Men's Basketball Revenue Share Challenge
  • Select the amount you would like to donate. 
  • Click 'Revenue Share' under the 'Designation' section of the giving form. 
  • Select 'Men's Basketball Revenue Share' from the drop-down menu that appears. 
  • Complete the form with your information. 
  • Select your form of payment and make your gift.  
For questions, please contact: Eric Burtchell, Associate Athletic Director of External Relations by calling (401) 865-1875 or emailing him at eburtche@providence.edu.

Thank you for supporting Providence College Athletics. 


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