Providence Looks to Sweep Season Series Against Xavier

The Friars aim to win consecutive Big East games for the second time this month.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Providence will host Xavier on Wednesday in a Big East Conference matchup. The Friars are coming off a 71-68 victory over DePaul, while the Musketeers have lost two straight and seven consecutive Big East road games. Providence is looking to sweep the season series after Xavier won the first matchup 97-84 on January 10th.

Why it matters

This game is important for both teams as they look to improve their conference standings. Providence is currently one game out of last place in the Big East, while Xavier has struggled on the road in conference play. A win would be crucial for either team's hopes of moving up in the standings.

The details

In the first meeting, Xavier had its second-highest scoring game of the season, with Malik Messina-Moore leading five Musketeers in double figures with 23 points. Providence will look to avenge that loss and complete the season sweep. The Friars are led by Jaylin Sellers and Jason Edwards, who both average 17.3 points per game.

  • The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday but was rescheduled to Wednesday due to inclement weather.
  • Providence is coming off a 71-68 victory over DePaul on Saturday.

The players

Kim English

The head coach of the Providence Friars.

Jason Edwards

A Vanderbilt transfer who provided a spark for the Friars off the bench, scoring 17 points with six assists and four rebounds in the win over DePaul.

Jaylin Sellers

The leading scorer for Providence, averaging 17.3 points per game.

Richard Pitino

The head coach of the Xavier Musketeers.

Tre Carroll

The leading scorer for Xavier in their most recent game, posting 24 points including 13 in the second half.

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What they’re saying

“We're just playing the next game, and if we win, great, and just keep doing that one game at a time.”

— Kim English, Head Coach, Providence Friars (Field Level Media)

“We're close, but what does it really matter? We've got to continue to help them to see if we can push through and win some of these close games.”

— Richard Pitino, Head Coach, Xavier Musketeers (Field Level Media)

What’s next

The winner of this game will look to build momentum as the Big East tournament approaches.

The takeaway

This game is an important conference matchup for two teams looking to improve their standing in the Big East. Providence is aiming to complete the season sweep, while Xavier hopes to snap its road losing streak in conference play.