SFU MBB Claim NEC Championship 2025 Title

MEN'S BASKETBALL PUNCHES TICKET TO NCAA TOURNAMENT WITH WIN IN NEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Saint Francis University Men’s Basketball has been crowned Northeast Conference (NEC) Champions for the first time since 1991, securing a thrilling 46-43 victory over the top-seeded CCSU Blue Devils. 

Juan Cranford Jr. led the Red Flash with 14 points, adding four rebounds and an assist. Daemar Kelly controlled the boards with seven rebounds and hit the go-ahead jumper with nine seconds left. Valentino Pinedo made a clutch layup in the final 33 seconds to help seal the win. 

In a hard-fought defensive battle, Saint Francis never trailed in the second half and secured the lowest-scoring victory in NEC Tournament history. With the NEC title in hand, the Red Flash are heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 33 years. They will find out their March Madness opponent on Sunday, March 16. Read more about the historic championship win.

Campus Community NCAA Selection Show Watch Party Details

Sunday, March 16 in DeGol Arena. Doors open at 5 p.m.  Selection Show starts at 6. Free t-shirts & Food.