Ocean State Rivalry
The Ocean State Rivalry is an American college basketball rivalry between the Providence Friars and Rhode Island Rams. The Ocean State Rivalry is thought to be a competitive college basketball rivalry in the New England region, though Providence has won 9 of the last 11 games. It is the biggest game of the year on the schedule for Rhode Island. It is also a crucial game for the Ocean State Cup. The name of the rivalry comes from the nickname of the State of Rhode Island which is the Ocean State.
| Sport | College Basketball |
|---|---|
| First meeting | 1933–34 season |
| Latest meeting | December 4, 2021 Providence, 66–52 |
| Next meeting | December 3, 2022 |
| Stadiums | Amica Mutual Pavilion Ryan Center |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 133 |
| All-time series | Providence leads, 75–58 |
| Current win streak | Providence, 2 (2021–present) |
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