Kovatch breaks conference and school record
Hakeem Kinard, Staff Writer
February 9, 2018
Junior phenom Jessica Kovatch drained 302 career 3-pointers to break the Northeast Conference record. Kovatch scored 32 points and made eight 3-pointers against Robert Morris Saturday afternoon. The conference record was previously held by a Saint Francis alumna, Alexa Hayward. Hayward, Class of 2015,...
Men’s basketball hits century mark in win over American
Jim Gonsauls, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
One game after an impressive team performance at Louisville, the Red Flash men’s basketball team returned to Loretto to successfully defend their home court on Wednesday, Nov. 29, against American. The Red Flash reached the 100-point mark for the first time this season, defeating the Eagles, 100-89. Three...
Red Flash season tip-off ends in defeat
Deon Baker, Staff Writer
November 18, 2017
Filed under Sports
As the Red Flash comes back from California, they are now 0-2. Red Flash Men’s Basketball fought against a hard two teams from the West Coast Conference. November 11, they matched up against one of the top 25 teams in the county, Saint Mary’s from Moraga, California. Tip-off was at 5pm, and Red Fla...
Both men’s, women’s basketball teams tabbed to win NEC
Teresa Narduzzi, Staff writer
November 5, 2017
For the first time in Red Flash history, both the men’s and women’s basketball programs are ranked No. 1 in the Northeast Conference preseason coaches’ poll. The SFU men’s team finished the 2016-17 season with a 17-17 record. Sophomore guard Keith Braxton from Glassboro, New Jersey, and...
Becoming that someone: Clint Hurdle brings inspiring words to SFU
Kaitlyn Kitchen, Staff writer & copy editor
October 23, 2017
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle spoke to Saint Francis University about working through adversity and challenges in pursuing his journey of "becoming that someone" every day. SFU’s Shields School of Business brought Hurdle to campus October 12 as the 2017 keynote speaker for the Dr. Zanzuccki...
Red Flash Men’s Basketball approaching an exciting season
Deon Baker
October 2, 2017
With a traumatic ending to the season last year, which was one of the best seasons in over 20 years, the Red Flash men’s basketball team is very excited to get started this season, especially after holding the first home playoff game in 26 years. The Red Flash made it to the NEC Championship game for the first...
Survey suggests majority of SFU students disapprove of anthem protests at NFL games
Zach Salek
September 27, 2017
Shortly before the debate over players’ national anthem protests prior to NFL games exploded onto the national scene, Saint Francis students weighed in regarding their thoughts on this form of public dissent. In a mid-September survey on football-related issues conducted by Saint Francis students...
Last-Second Field Goal Ends DeGol Field Win Streak for SFU Football
Sam Kimmel, Staff writer
September 18, 2017
Loretto was host to an instant classic on Saturday, Sept. 16, with a football game that was decided on a field goal as time expired. That, however, may not be what most people remember from this game. Towson ended a 10-game home win streak for Saint Francis (2-1) at DeGol Field after a recent rule...
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...
