2001-02 Providence Friars basketball — schedule and results
The 2001-02 Providence Friars went 15-16 (6-10 in the Big East) under head coach Tim Welsh. Simple Rating System: 6.19.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 31 games from this season: 11–5 at home, 2–9 on the road, and 2–2 on neutral courts. The Friars scored 71.4 points per game and allowed 69.7 (+1.6 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Dec 19, 2001 to Dec 30, 2001. The most lopsided win was 91–47 over Morgan State Bears on Dec 27, 2001; the heaviest defeat was 68–48 at Texas Longhorns on Jan 7, 2002. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Georgetown Hoyas (67–68). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Providence Friars' 77 recorded seasons, 2001-02's .484 winning percentage ranks 57th. Previous season: 2000-01 Friars (21–10). Next season: 2002-03 Friars (18–14).
Game-by-game results (31 games)
Game recaps
2001-12-01: Providence Friars handled Rhode Island Rams 71–59. LINEHAN, John led the winners with 13 points. HELLENGA, Dustin had 15 for Rhode Island Rams.
2001-12-19: Providence Friars got past Sacred Heart 85–76 as Abdul Mills scored a team-high 21. Maurice Bailey had 20 for Sacred Heart.
2001-12-22: Providence Friars beat Boston University 68–62. Christopher Anrin led the winners with 15 points. Billy Collins had 12 for Boston University.
2002-01-02: Villanova Wildcats handled Providence Friars 76–57. WRIGHT,Ricky led the winners with 18 points. GOMES, Ryan had 13 for Providence Friars.
2002-02-02: Behind Maris Laksa's 13 points, Providence Friars held off Boston College Eagles 64–61. WALLS, Kenny had 15 for Boston College Eagles.
2002-02-13: Boston College Eagles handled Providence Friars 89–79. BELL, Troy led the winners with 39 points. MILLS, Abdul had 26 for Providence Friars.
2002-02-23: Virginia Tech got past Providence Friars 69–64 as TAYLOR, Terry scored a team-high 18. Ryan Gomes had 15 for Providence Friars.
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