Dangerous Stretch Ahead for Friars

At 15-3 on the season, these are supposed to be heady days in Providence, but the Friars’ play since the calendar turned over to 2016 has concern growing in Friartown.After a stirring comeback victory on the road against then #9 Butler to push their record to 13-1, Ed Cooley’s Friars have struggled. They’ve struggled to score, they’ve been slow out of the gates, they’ve had trouble keeping opponents out of the paint, and on Saturday afternoon they were dominated on the glass by Seton Hall.

Their 15-3 record certainly puts Providence in an enviable position, but they haven’t played well in four games — and they had better figure it out soon considering the schedule ahead. The Friars’ next…