SFU Field Hockey Standouts to Participate in Junior Pan-American Games
Brittany Plaszewski, Contributing Writer
February 13, 2016
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Field hockey players Shannon Pereira and Brianna Govia have been chosen to represent their respective countries in the upcoming Junior Pan-American Games. The Games are a qualifier for the Junior Women's World Cup, which will be contested in Chile, beginning Nov. 23. Govia will represent her native...
Swim Team Preps for NEC Championship
Erik Walker, Contributing Writer
February 11, 2016
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The Red Flash swim team has had an up-and-down 2015-16 season, but enters the postseason with momentum after sweeping its three meets in January. The team will travel to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to compete in the Northeast Conference Swimming and Diving Championships Feb. 24-27, and head coach Rory...
Freshman Kovatch Lighting Up Northeast Conference
Janiece Morton, Contributing Writer
February 11, 2016
Red Flash freshman basketball player Jessica Kovatch has been named the Northeast Conference’s (NEC) Rookie-of-the-Week 11 times this season, more than any player in conference history. Kovatch leads all NCAA Division I freshmen in scoring, averaging 22.3 points per game, after netting 25 in a...
Remillard Appointed Faculty Athletics Representative
Jordan Gorsuch, Contributing Writer
February 11, 2016
Religious Studies associate professor Art Remillard was recently appointed to serve as the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) by SFU president Rev. Malachi Van Tassel, T.O.R. Remillard will look to facilitate the work of the University’s Athletics Advisory Board (AAB), while also serving as...
Ice Hockey Club Hopes to Gain Varsity Status in Future
Angel Creek, Contributing Writer
December 2, 2015
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The SFU Ice Hockey Club hopes to some day become a varsity program at the University. The team is currently 2-2. It defeated Pitt-Bradford before a big win on the road at West Virginia. The club’s players push their bodies to the max, sometimes playing up to 35 minutes during games due to the...
Men’s Soccer Suffers Stinging Loss in NEC Championship Match
Milton Joyner, Contributing Writer
November 19, 2015
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Tournament host Long Island defeated the SFU men’s soccer team on penalty kicks in the Northeast Conference championship match, Nov. 15. With the victory on PKs (3-1), the Blackbirds advance to the NCAA College Cup Tournament. The Flash close their season at 11-5-4, after advancing to the NEC final...
Football Team One Win Away From First NEC Title
November 18, 2015
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The SFU football team shut out Robert Morris, 21-0, last Saturday, setting up a winner-take-all game this weekend at Duquesne. The Red Flash and Dukes are tied for first place in the Northeast Conference with identical 4-1 NEC marks. The winner of Saturday's game - which kicks off at noon at Duquesne's...
Sinking Shots and Making Miracles
Romina Kunze, Contributing Writer
November 3, 2015
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SFU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will host the sixth annual Gatorade Pong Tournament on Nov. 20 in the Auxiliary Gym of the Stokes Center. This year’s theme is “Sinking Shots and Making Miracles.” "It is tremendous to see this event grow every year,” said associate director...
Red Flash Basketball Squads Excited for Upcoming Season
October 18, 2015
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Rugby Club Wins First-Ever Home Contest
Emma O'Hara, Contributing Writer
October 13, 2015
Saint Francis sports history was made on Oct. 10 when the SFU Tritons Rugby Club played its first-ever home game against St. Vincent College. The Tritons beat the Bearcats convincingly, 29-5. “We’re really good at tackling, hitting and being very physical,” said senior captain, team founder...
Varsity Women’s Water Polo to Be Added in 2017
Alexis Barrau, Contributing Writer
October 9, 2015
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The athletics department recently announced that women’s water polo will be added as a varsity sport in the spring of 2017. Patrick Beemer will serve as the program’s head coach. The Los Angeles native said he is already immersed in the recruiting process. “I have made contact with approximately...
Cheerleading Squad Qualifies for Nationals
Angel Creek, Contributing Writer
October 1, 2015
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The Red Flash cheerleading team has qualified to compete at the national meet next spring. Professionals from the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) visited the University on Sept. 12 for a weekend-long intensive camp during which they evaluated the team’s talent and worthiness of a bid. They...
