Saint Francis Red Flash men's basketball

The Saint Francis Red Flash men's basketball team represents Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Northeast Conference. They are currently led by 11th year head coach Rob Krimmel and play their home games at the DeGol Arena.

Saint Francis Red Flash
2023–24 Saint Francis Red Flash men's basketball team
UniversitySaint Francis University
Head coachRob Krimmel (11th season)
ConferenceNortheast Conference
LocationLoretto, Pennsylvania
ArenaDeGol Arena
(Capacity: 3,500)
NicknameRed Flash
ColorsRed and white[1]
   
NCAA tournament appearances
1991
Conference tournament champions
1991
Conference regular season champions
1991, 2019

History

Jim Baron Era (1987–1992)

Baron lead The Red Flash to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 1991, where they lost in the First Round to the Arizona Wildcats 93-80. In 1992 Baron left to coach at his alma mater, Saint Bonaventure.

His record was 74-71.

Postseason results

NCAA tournament results

The Red Flash have appeared in the NCAA Tournament one time. Their record is 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
1991First RoundArizonaL 80–93

NIT results

The Red Flash have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) four times. Their combined record is 3–5.

Year Round Opponent Result
1954First Round
Quarterfinals
BYU
Duquesne
W 81–68
L 63–69
1955First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
3rd Place Game
Seton Hall
Holy Cross
Dayton
Cincinnati
W 89–78
W 68–64
L 73–79
L 91–96
1958First RoundFordhamL 59–83
2019First RoundIndianaL 72–89

CIT results

The Red Flash have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) three times. Their combined record is 1–3.

Year Round Opponent Result
2015First RoundBowling GreenL 64–67
2017First Round
Second Round
Jacksonville
UMBC
W 78–76
L 79–87
2018First RoundUICL 61–84

NCIT results

The Red Flash have appeared in the National Catholic Invitational Tournament four times. Their combined record is 3–4.

Year Round Opponent Result
1949First RoundRegisL 49–66
1950First RoundLorasL 58–59
1951First RoundMount St. Mary'sL 74–84
1952First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Championship Game
Loyola (MD)
Saint Joseph's
Siena
Marquette
W 66–52
W 65–56
W 54–51
L 64–76

Retired jerseys

Saint Francis has retired three jersey numbers. Uniquely, Stokes' number is the only one that would not be a number under current NCAA rules, as jersey numbers containing a 6, 7, 8, or 9 are prohibited.

No. Player Position
10Kevin PorterPG
12Norm Van LierPG
26Maurice StokesPF/C

See also

References

  1. SFU Athletics Style Guide (PDF). May 11, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2016.


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