Providence College Ranked 41st In Sears Director's Cup

First set of winter standings released on March 21.

March 22, 2002

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Providence College Athletic Program is ranked 41st in the nation (157 points), according to the latest Sears Director's Cup rankings released on March 21 after the first set of winter standings. Providence is fifth in the BIG EAST Conference behind Notre Dame (10th), Villanova (24th), Georgetown (26th) and Miami (37th).

The Sears Director's Cup is presented annually by the nation's athletic directors and is designed to recognize institutions that maintain a broad based athletic program. It measures achievements in a total of 10 men's and 10 women's sports, awarding points based on their level of excellence.

Providence's gained points during the first set of winter standings due to the strong season performance of the women's track team (45 points, 37th at the NCAA Championship).

During the fall season, Providence earned points based on the strength of its men's and women's cross country teams, which each earned a 10th-place finish at the NCAA Championship.

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Completed Event: Softball at Boston University on April 8, 2026 , Loss , 7, to, 8

Cancelled Event: Softball at Boston University

Completed Event: Softball versus St. John's on April 10, 2026 , Win , 8, to, 3

Completed Event: Women's Track and Field versus Friar Invitational on April 10, 2026 ,

Completed Event: Men's Track and Field versus Friar Invitational on April 10, 2026 ,

Upcoming Event: Women's Tennis versus New Haven on April 11, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.

Upcoming Event: Softball versus St. John's on April 11, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.

Upcoming Event: Men's Lacrosse at Villanova on April 11, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Golf at Wofford Invitational on April 12, 2026

Upcoming Event: Women's Tennis at Bryant on April 12, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.

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Providence College Ranked 41st In Sears Director's Cup