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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.

Events happening at Saint Francis University this week.

Profile: Honors Student Toby Cree is a chemistry major with a passion for Green Chemistry. Toby’s thesis explores sustainable approaches to nanoparticle synthesis, specifically focusing on gold nanoparticles and fluorescent carbon dots.

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

Saint Francis University’s Center for Fine Arts proudly presents Anything Goes, a high-energy musical comedy filled with romance, mistaken identities, and toe-tapping Cole Porter classics. Join us at the JFK Student Center Auditorium from April 10-13, 2025, for an unforgettable night of laughter, music, and Broadway-worthy fun!

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.