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Providence Friars 2006-07 Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the surprising season for the smallest BCS conference team in the nation.

A multiple-choice quiz by nitsuj50. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
nitsuj50

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,226

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
172

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many losses did the Friars have at home? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Providence's record in the state of Florida? Hint

2-1

1-2

1-3

2-2

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which former PC player or coach was the Dunkin Donuts Center's court named after? Hint

Dave Gavitt

Lenny Wilkens

Rick Pitino

Joe Mullaney

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Friar sunk a long 3-pointer to seal the win against ranked Boston College? Hint

Weyinmi Efejuku

Dwain Williams

Geoff McDermott

Sharaud Curry

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Friar missed an open lay-up against Syracuse in the final home game that would have given Providence the lead with under a minute left in the game? Hint

Geoff McDermott

Herbert Hill

Jonathan Kale

Weyinmi Efejuku

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Question 6 of 10

6. What freshman got hist first career start and helped Providence beat nationally ranked Marquette? Hint

Ray Hall

Brian McKenzie

Dwain Williams

Jamal Barney

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following was the state champion? Hint

Providence

Brown

Rhode Island

Nobody

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Missouri Valley Conference team did Providence lose to in the NIT? Hint

Wichita State

Bradley

Missouri State

Northern Iowa

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Question 9 of 10

9. Providence won a game in March in 2007.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the leading scorer for the Friars in the season? Hint

Geoff McDermott

Sharaud Curry

Herbert Hill

Weyinmi Efejuku

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many losses did the Friars have at home?

Answer: 3

It was a very exciting season for fans at the Dunkin Donuts's Center as there were many upsets and competitive games. If it wasn't for the loss to Brown, it would have been a great home season.

2. What was Providence's record in the state of Florida?

Answer: 1-2

PC got blown out against Florida State and the National Champion Gators, but were able to pull out a close win against South Florida.

3. Which former PC player or coach was the Dunkin Donuts Center's court named after?

Answer: Dave Gavitt

The 1987 Final Four team, coached by Rick Pitino, was honored in 2005-06, and Joe Mullaney's name was put up in the rafters, along with Gavitt's.

4. Which Friar sunk a long 3-pointer to seal the win against ranked Boston College?

Answer: Sharaud Curry

This win put faith into Friar Nation showing the team would be able to compete amongst the best teams in the nation. This was a much needed win after suffering a real bad loss to Brown.

5. Which Friar missed an open lay-up against Syracuse in the final home game that would have given Providence the lead with under a minute left in the game?

Answer: Geoff McDermott

After he missed it, Nichols went down the court and hit a 3-pointer to give the lead to Syracuse for good.

6. What freshman got hist first career start and helped Providence beat nationally ranked Marquette?

Answer: Dwain Williams

Williams scored 11 points in his 1st career start starting for the suspended, Sharaud Curry.

7. Which of the following was the state champion?

Answer: Nobody

The three teams all played each other and all went 1-1. Providence lost to Brown and beat Rhode Island, while Rhode Island beat Brown.

8. Which Missouri Valley Conference team did Providence lose to in the NIT?

Answer: Bradley

Bradley led most of the game and after Providence was able to take the game into overtime, Bradley pulled away and won, 90-78.

9. Providence won a game in March in 2007.

Answer: False

Tim Welsch has had very little success in the month of March while being the coach at Providence. In the 2006-07 season, PC lost to St. Johns in the final regular season game, West Virginia in the Big East Tournament, and Bradley in the NIT.

10. Who was the leading scorer for the Friars in the season?

Answer: Herbert Hill

He had a great season and was voted to the All Big East First Team.

Source: Author nitsuj50

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