Providence College, under head coach Bryan Hodgson, faces Nebraska in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off on November 7 at Mohegan Sun Arena. This historic first meeting follows an 83-56 season-opening win over Maine, as the Friars manage a roster with 12 newcomers and two returners.
First Meeting with Nebraska at Mohegan Sun
The Friars will face Nebraska in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off on November 7 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. It will mark the first meeting all-time between the two teams. The Friars have posted a 0-0 mark all-time versus Nebraska.
New Coach, New Roster for the Friars
Bryan Hodgson was named the 17th men’s basketball coach at PC on March 22, 2026. He coached his first game for the Friars on Monday, leading the team to an 83-56 win over Maine. Hodgson comes to Providence after a successful 2025-26 season at USF, where he was named the American Conference Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 25-9 record and an NCAA Tournament berth. The Friars have 12 newcomers and two returners on the roster this season. Miles Byrd and Devin Vanterpool have been named team captains, with Ryan Mela and John Jackson as the lone returners.
Player Highlights and Recent Performance
Key newcomers include Ryan Sabol, who ranked first in the Mid-American Conference in three-point field goals made last season; Miles Byrd, a two-time All-Mountain West selection and 2025-26 Defensive Player of the Year; and Devin Vanterpool, who averaged 15.8 points per game for American Conference. Javon Bardwell is the third highest ranked recruit ever to commit to PC. In their season opener, the Friars defeated Maine, 83-56, and previously won exhibition games against Pittsburgh (87-64) and Georgia Tech (101-73). The Friars have a 4-6 record all-time at Mohegan Sun, with their last win there being a 77-65 victory over Penn State on 11/22/25.
Just another day on the job. 🦺🔨 🎟️ Catch us Saturday vs. Nebraska at Mohegan Sun! Student transportation is FREE. Tickets available now! Link in bio. pic.twitter.com/e4koGWg0Gb
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