Noah Horchler To Return to Providence for 2021-22 Season
It was announced today (March 28) that Providence College senior forward Noah Horchler (Melbourne Beach, Fla.) will return for another season with the Friars. Horchler, who transferred to Providence College in 2019 with one season of eligibility, is able to play in 2021-22 due to the NCAA granting all winter athletes an extra season of eligibility due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I am excited to announce that I will be coming back to Providence College for the 2021-22 season,’ Horchler said. “I enjoyed the challenge of playing in the BIG EAST and I would like to experience it again by competing for a BIG EAST title next season.”
Horchler started 13 of the team’s 26 games in 2020-21, including the final eight games of the season. He played an integral role for the Friars during those final eight games, shooting 43.2 percent (16-37) from three-point territory, grabbing 8.8 rebounds per game and scoring 11.5 points per game. For the season, Horchler ranked first on the team in three-point shooting (41.9 percent, 26-62), third in rebounding (5.7 rpg) and fourth in scoring (6.7 ppg). He registered 20 points and nine rebounds in the team’s win over Xavier on February 24. Horchler recorded his first double-double as a Friar when he scored 10 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the team’s win over Villanova on March 6. He scored his 1,000th career point on March 10, 2021 in the Friars’ BIG EAST Tournament game versus DePaul. In 87 career games (59 at North Florida and 26 at Providence), Horchler has registered 1,008 points (11.6 ppg).
“We are looking forward to having Noah back in our lineup next season,” Head Coach Ed Cooley said. “He really took his game to another level over the last month of the season. We are excited to see Noah’s continued improvement in 2022. His experience and ability will be a key to our success next season.”
The Friars finished the 2020-21 season with a 13-13 mark overall.
Fans interested in purchasing season tickets for the 2021-22 season, can visit Friars.com or call 401-865-GO PC.
