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Jamier Jones pledges to attend Providence
Providence has received a commitment from Jamier Jones, the class of 2025 talent ranked No. 32 overall. The Orlando, Florida-born 6-foot-6, 210-pound forward picked the Friars over Ohio State, Houston, South Carolina, LSU, and Kansas.
“I joined Providence because they seem loyal and everything they’ve been telling me sounds good,” Jones remarked. “Coach English FaceTimes with me prior to every game and provides advice.” I’m quite confident in my choice.
Jones recently returned from a trip to Providence that preceded this choice. The staff made the case to Jones during his recruitment that, with commitment, he could advance to the next level.
“They want me to come over there as a freshman and average sixteen in the two or three plays. They provide me with the opportunity to become the one-and-done player I desire, and I am aware of the effort I must accomplish.”
Jones’ choice was also significantly influenced by the Friars’ success.
“Kim English, who came from George Mason, completely changed the program. After they arrived, the entire program was launched. I trust those people to get me to the NBA and help me stay there because they were a rated club the previous season.”
Jones has now joined Erhunmwunse Oswin, a top 50 big guy.
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In the regular season finale, softball loses to Providence and receives the third seed in the BIG EAST tournament.
Sunday afternoon at the CU Sports Complex, the Creighton softball team’s eight-game winning streak was ended by a 2-0 loss to Providence in the regular-season finale.
The defeat brings the Bluejays’ overall record down to 33-20 and their record in BIG EAST play to 16-8. Providence, on the other hand, finished the season with a 22-23-1 record and the No. 3 seed in the upcoming BIG EAST Tournament.
Natalia Puchino, the Bluejay starting pitcher, dropped to 24-6 after giving up just four hits, two earned runs, and five strikeouts in the contest.
Creighton had four singles and three walks in his at-bat, but he left seven runners on base, including four with the opportunity to score.
In the top of the first inning, Providence’s Jacque Harrington hit a two-run home ball to left, giving the Friars a 2-0 lead. That was the game’s only two runs scored.
Throughout the game, the Bluejays applied pressure to Providence starter Alyssa Twomey, as Creighton had runners at second in the first, fourth, fifth, and sixth innings. However, the team was ultimately unable to score any runs and lost 2-0.
Sunday marked the final home game for senior Bluejays Elly Beeson, Jena Lawrence, Alyssa Gappa, Emma Rosonke, Madeline Vejvoda, and Cayla Nielsen.
becoming only the third player to qualify for the BIG EAST Tournament since entering the conference before the 2014 season. The Bluejays, ranked third, will take on Butler, ranked sixth, in Providence, Rhode Island, on Wednesday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. CT.
