Athletics

Saint Francis has extended head coach Chris Villarrial’s contract as he leads the football program through its transition from Division I to Division III. With 68 wins, two NEC titles, and a historic FBS victory, Villarrial is the most successful coach in program history and remains committed to building excellence on and off the field.

Saint Francis has promoted alum Devin Sweetney to Associate Head Coach after he helped lead the Red Flash to their first NEC title in 34 years and a return to the NCAA Tournament. A former standout player and seasoned pro, Sweetney brings experience and deep ties to the program.

In a forward-looking "Welcome Press Conference" held Friday, March 28, 2025, at Saint Francis University, celebrated SFU’s acceptance into the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC).

Saint Francis has promoted alum Luke McConnell to head coach after helping the Red Flash win their first NEC title and NCAA Tournament berth in 34 years. A former player, assistant, and associate head coach, McConnell continues a family legacy—following his father as SFU head coach.

Saint Francis University announced a decision by its Board of Trustees that directs the president and the leadership team to pursue a reclassification of its NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program to Division III

The Red Flash Men's Basketball Team has been making headlines across the country after their historic NEC Championship win and ticket punch to the NCAA Tournament. From major sports outlets to popular podcasts, everyone's talking about Saint Francis University.

The Saint Francis University Men's Basketball won their first Northeast Conference (NEC) Championship since 1991 with a 46-43 victory over the no. 1 seeded CCSU Blue Devils.

Saint Francis University is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Brazill, as the new Director of Athletics. Brazill, a seasoned athletic administrator, has been an integral part of the Red Flash Athletics team for nearly two decades.

Saint Francis University proudly announces MLK and Stokes Legacy Week 2025, a weeklong celebration honoring the remarkable legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Maurice Stokes. From January 20-24, 2025, the campus will host events that reflect the values of justice, equality, and compassion, exemplified by Dr. King’s vision and Stokes’ inspiring journey.

This past athletic season has been deemed historic at Saint Francis University. For the first time in Red Flash history, all five Fall teams competed in Northeast Conference (NEC) postseason play after their respective 2022 season with one team clinching an NEC championship title.