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Saint Francis Red Flash | |||
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University | Saint Francis University | ||
Head coach | Rob Krimmel (13th season) | ||
Conference | Northeast Conference | ||
Location | Loretto, Pennsylvania | ||
Arena | DeGol Arena (capacity: 3,500) | ||
Nickname | Red Flash | ||
Colors | Red and white [1] | ||
NCAA tournament appearances | |||
1991 | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
1991 | |||
Conference regular season champions | |||
1991, 2019 |
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.
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.
The Red Flash have appeared in the NCAA Tournament one time. Their record is 0–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1991 | First Round | Arizona | L 80–93 |
The Red Flash have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) four times. Their combined record is 3–5.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1954 | First Round Quarterfinals | BYU Duquesne | W 81–68 L 63–69 |
1955 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals 3rd Place Game | Seton Hall Holy Cross Dayton Cincinnati | W 89–78 W 68–64 L 73–79 L 91–96 |
1958 | First Round | Fordham | L 59–83 |
2019 | First Round | Indiana | L 72–89 |
The Red Flash have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) three times. Their combined record is 1–3.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2015 | First Round | Bowling Green | L 64–67 |
2017 | First Round Second Round | Jacksonville UMBC | W 78–76 L 79–87 |
2018 | First Round | UIC | L 61–84 |
The Red Flash have appeared in the National Catholic Invitational Tournament four times. Their combined record is 3–4.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1949 | First Round | Regis | L 49–66 |
1950 | First Round | Loras | L 58–59 |
1951 | First Round | Mount St. Mary's | L 74–84 |
1952 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Championship Game | Loyola (MD) Saint Joseph's Siena Marquette | W 66–52 W 65–56 W 54–51 L 64–76 |
Saint Francis has retired three jersey numbers. Porter played for the Red Flash from 1968-1972, Van Lier from 1966-1969, and Stokes from 1951-1955.
No. | Player | Position |
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10 | Kevin Porter | PG |
12 | Norm Van Lier | PG |
26 | Maurice Stokes | PF/C |
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