Providence coach Ed Cooley taken to hospital during game

Providence coach Ed Cooley left Saturday's game at Xavier and was transported to a local hospital, according to the Providence Journal.

Cooley was dealing with an apparent stomach ailment and was complaining of breathing issues, the paper notes.

Providence lost the game, 78-69, to fall to 17-7 and 7-4 in the Big East. Cooley, 45, is in his fourth season as the Friars' head coach.

UPDATE: According to the Journal, Cooley did not travel home on Providence's charter plane, and an update on his condition will be provided on Sunday.

Ed Cooley was taken to a local hospital in Cincinnati, being evaluated now.
— Kevin McNamara (@KevinMcNamara33) February 7, 2015

UPDATE: According to ESPN's Jeff Goodman, Cooley is doing "very well" and will be held overnight at a Cincinnati hospital.

Providence coach Ed Cooley is doing "very well," source told ESPN. Being held overnight at Cincinnati hospital.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) February 8, 2015