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...
Don’t Expect Major Awards for Bucs
Brandon Behe, Sports Editor
September 30, 2015
The Pittsburgh Pirates do not have the National League’s Most Valuable Player, Manager-of-the-Year, or even Rookie-of-the-Year. The Bucs clinched their third playoff berth in as many years on Sept. 23 and, at press time, are still in contention for the National League Central title. Though fans...
Lill Signs With Men’s Soccer Team
September 28, 2015
Thomas Lill, a 5-year-old from nearby Lilly, officially signed a letter of intent to become the newest member of the Saint Francis men’s soccer program on Sept. 20. Thomas joins the Red Flash through Team IMPACT. Team IMPACT is an organization headquartered in Boston whose mission is to improve...
Red Flash Men’s Soccer Sweeps NEC Weekly Awards
September 21, 2015
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Freshman forward Mario Mastrangelo and senior goalkeeper Andrew Garcia have been named the Northeast Conference Rookie and Player of the Week, respectfully, for their efforts in SFU's win over George Washington and draw against Lehigh in the team's last two games. Mastrangelo scored the game-winner...
Intramural Sports Season Begins
Emma O'Hara, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2015
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Fall intramural sports began on Sept. 15 and the dodgeball and soccer IM seasons are now underway. Teams follow NCAA rules, some which have been modified. This usually involves shortening the playing time. SFU offers three leagues: a co-ed league, a women’s league and a men’s league, but this...
Update on Injured Georgetown Player
Dominick Palguta, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2015
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A Georgetown football player underwent emergency surgery following a serious neck injury suffered in the first quarter of Saint Francis’ season-opening game at DeGol Field, Sept. 5. Georgetown junior linebacker Ty Williams collided with SFU senior wide receiver Will Martin, fracturing a bone in...
Neto Takes Over as Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Milton Joyner, Contributing Writer
September 16, 2015
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Paulo Neto was named the new head men’s soccer coach after former head coach Michael Casper announced he was leaving for an assistant position at Notre Dame earlier this year. “The success Coach Neto has had as a head coach, his commitment to our Franciscan values, and the enthusiasm he displayed...
