Providence College Friars Men's Basketball - The Providence College Official Athletic Site

Friars Advance In Big East Tournament

March 12, 2003

Recap�|� Box Score

Providence head coach Tim Welsh gives instructions to his team in the second half of game action against West Virginia during the Big East Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at New York's Madison Square Garden. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)

Ryan Gomes of Providence takes a hand to the throat from Jarmon Durisseau-Collins of West Virginia in the first half of Big East Tournamnet action Wednesday, March 12, 2003 in New York. Kevin Pittsnogle of West Virginia is at right. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin ll)

Providence's Ryan Gomes (3) looks for an outlet to pass as Wet Virginia's Tyrone Sally (4) and Kevin Pittsnogle apply pressure during the second half of the Big East Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at New York's Madison Square Garden. Gomes had 26 points and 15 rebounds as Providence snapped a five-game losing streak with a 73-50 victory over West Virginia. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)

Ryan Gomes, left, and Rob Sanders of Providence run up court in the second half against West Virginia in Big East Tournamnet action Wednesday, March 12, 2003 in New York. Providence won 73-50. Gomes lead all scorers with 26 points and Sanders added 17. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin ll)

West Virgina's head coach John Beilein, second left, and his team look dejected while watching game action against Providence during Big East Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at New York's Madison Square Garden. Providence defeated West Virginia 73-50. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)

Providence's Rob Sanders (33) dunks the ball as West Virginia's Kevin Pittsnogle (34) defends and Providence's Tuukka Kotti (25) looks on during the second half of the Big East Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at New York's Madison Square Garden. Sanders had 17 points as Providence snapped a five-game losing streak with a 73-50 victory over West Virginia. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)