Women’s soccer hosts Soccer Without Borders event
Aidan Sweeney, Staff writer
May 1, 2017
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
The Red Flash women’s soccer team held their annual Soccer Without Borders tournament on April 21. The event raises money for those who can’t afford balls, equipment, etc. It welcomes children who love the game to Saint Francis and gives them a chance to develop their skills while working with...
11th Sheetz Sports4Kids Day a success
Teresa Narduzzi, Staff writer
April 18, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
SFU's Athletics Department hosted 350 children for its 11th annual Sheetz Sports4Kids Day on April 2. The event honors Alicia Richardson, a former member of the Red Flash women’s volleyball team who died in 2007. She was an education major at Saint Francis and loved children. The purpose of the eve...
SFU softball wins 13 in a row
Kyasia Duling, Staff writer
March 27, 2017
Saint Francis may not be one of the larger schools in Division I athletics, but Red Flash softball is winning big and making a statement this season. Entering Saturday’s Northeast Conference action at Fairleigh Dickinson, the program is on its longest winning streak since 1998, winning 13 in a row. The...
Football outdraws basketball in fan support
Hakeem Kinard, Staff writer
March 27, 2017
Filed under Sports
For many years, the most recognized sport at Saint Francis has been the men’s basketball program. It has historically drawn the most fans and generated the most media attention. This might be changing. Attendance at Red Flash football games continue to increase, while the number of fans attending...
Jerome preps for NFL Draft
Abijah Howell, Staff writer
March 26, 2017
Lorenzo Jerome has been a part of many Saint Francis’ firsts. He was the first Saint Francis football player to earn All-Northeast Conference distinction four straight years. He was the first Saint Francis and NEC player to be invited to the National Football League’s annual training combine. Now...
Women’s basketball closes 17-win season
Andre Wolford, Staff writer
March 26, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Sports, Uncategorized
The Red Flash’s postseason run in the Women’s Basketball Invitational came to an end on March 19 in a 67-57 home loss to Wisconsin-Milwaukee. SFU closed the season with a 17-15 mark and a 13-5 record in Northeast Conference competition. The team accepted an invitation to the WBI after falling...
Saint Francis to host 11th annual Sheetz Sports4Kids Day
Christian McFadden, Staff writer
March 21, 2017
Filed under Sports
The Athletics Department will host its 11th annual Sheetz Sports4Kids Day on Sunday, April 2, at the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center. “The event was first held in the memory of Alicia Richardson, a member of the Saint Francis women’s volleyball team, who passed away in 2007,” said John Krimmel,...
Track & Field team preps for outdoor season
Christian McFadden, Staff writer
March 15, 2017
Filed under Sports
The Saint Francis men’s track and field team lost a close battle with Wagner for third place in the 2017 Northeast Conference indoor championship in February. On the women’s side, the Red Flash placed seventh at the indoor finals. The beginning of the outdoor season gives both teams a chance...
Red Flash Football opens spring drills
Abijah Howell, Staff writer
March 9, 2017
Filed under Sports
After an outstanding season last year, the Saint Francis football team has opened spring drills. Saint Francis won the Northeast Conference, going 5-1 in the league, and securing a spot in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs for the first time in school history. Spring ball provides...
SFU Freshman collects 6th NEC Rookie of the Week Award
Yohanny Rodriguez, Staff Writer
February 19, 2017
Filed under Sports
Keith Braxton, a 6-foot-4-inch guard for the Red Flash men’s basketball team, is enjoying a great start to his college career. On Feb. 9, Braxton recorded 12 points, four assists and seven rebounds in a loss to Wagner. Two days later, he scored 14 points to go along with six rebounds against Northeast...
Larger Crowd Provides Boost to Red Flash Hoops Team
Andre Wolford, Staff writer
February 18, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Sports
Saint Francis has not drawn large crowds to basketball games in recent years. On Feb. 9, however, it was a different environment at DeGol Arena for the Red Flash men’s Northeast Conference game against Wagner. The Red Flash forced overtime against the Seahawks, but were unable to secure the win,...
Defending NEC High Jump Champ Aiming for Another Conference Crown
Christian McFadden, Staff writer
February 17, 2017
Filed under Sports
Defending NEC High Jump Champ Aiming for Another Conference Crown By Christian McFadden Saint Francis senior Nicholas Miller captured the 2016 NEC outdoor title in the high jump last spring, edging out teammate Nicholas Conway by clearing 2.02 meters at the conference finals. This...
