Saint Francis Red Flash men's basketball explained

Current:2023–24 Saint Francis Red Flash men's basketball team
Saint Francis Red Flash
University:Saint Francis University
Conference:Northeast Conference
Location:Loretto, Pennsylvania
Coach:Rob Krimmel
Tenure:12th
Arena:DeGol Arena
Capacity:3,500
Nickname:Red Flash
Ncaatourneys:1991
Conference Tournament:1991
Conference Season: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.

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.

First Round Arizona L 80–93

NIT results

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

First Round
Quarterfinals
BYU
Duquesne
W 81–68
L 63–69
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
First Round Fordham L 59–83
First Round Indiana L 72–89

CIT results

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

First Round Bowling Green L 64–67
First Round
Second Round
Jacksonville
UMBC
W 78–76
L 79–87
First Round UIC L 61–84

NCIT results

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

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

Retired jerseys

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.

10 Kevin PorterPG
12 Norm Van LierPG
26 PF/C

See also

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