After making a school-record five straight NCAA Tournaments, the Providence Friars (18-15) were left out of the Big Dance this season, leaving them in the NIT for the first time since 2013. Just like 2013, the Friars are a #4 seed in this year’s tournament, as well. This year marks Providence’s 20th NIT appearance, fourth-most of any team in the nation.
They’ll face off with the SEC’s Arkansas Razorbacks (17-15) Tuesday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.
HOW TO WATCH OR STREAM
Time: 9 p.m. ET, Tuesday March 19
TV: ESPN2
Stream: WatchESPN
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