Providence’s coach seemed headed for a conversation with the Big East’s supervisor of men’s basketball officials following a 91-82 home loss to Xavier. English was ejected early in the second half and directed a portion of his postgame remarks toward both game referee Brent Hampton and the conference.

The Providence College men’s basketball team was defeated by the Xavier Musketeers (15-10, 7-7 BIG EAST), 91-82, on Wednesday, February 12 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. The Friars moved to 11-14 overall and 5-9 in BIG EAST play.