Ocean State Rivalry
| Sport | College Basketball |
|---|---|
| First meeting | 1933–34 season |
| Latest meeting | December 7, 2024 Rhode Island, 69–63 |
| Next meeting | TBD Providence, Rhode Island |
| Stadiums | Amica Mutual Pavilion Ryan Center |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 134 |
| All-time series | Providence leads, 75–59 |
| Current win streak | Rhode Island, 1 (2024–present) |
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 one of the most competitive college basketball rivalries in the New England region. 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.