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Providence College men's basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley announced the 2012-13 team awards on Sunday, April 14.

Providence College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. and Athletics Director Bob Driscoll announced today that men's basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley has signed a long-term contract extension.

Associated Press 3/28/13 WACO, Texas - Pierre Jackson had 20 points and 13 assists in his final home game for Baylor as the Bears beat Providence 79-68 in an NIT quarterfinal game Wednesday night.

FACTS & STATS: Site: Ferrell Center -- Waco, Texas. Television: ESPN2. NIT Record: Providence 32-19, Baylor 6-4. Series Record: Baylor leads, 1-0. GAMES NOTES: The quarterfinals of the 2013 National Invitational Tournament will continue on Wednesday night when the Providence Friars seek their 20th win against the Baylor Bears at the Ferrell Center.

When the NEC champion Robert Morris Colonials upset top seed Kentucky last week, March Madness showed it could find its way into the NIT, as it has in the NCAA Tournament.