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Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
March Madness 2025: St. Francis (PA) announces it's dropping from Division I to Division III a week after First Four loss
The 2025 men's NCAA tournament might have been the last for St. Francis (PA). The school announced Tuesday that it would be dropping from Division I all the way to Division III after the 2025-26 college sports seasons. The announcement comes a week after the school nearly beat Alabama State in the First Four. The Hornets won 70-68 after a late layup by Amarr Knox after a full-court pass. St. Francis had tied the game with 40 seconds to go on a 3-pointer by Chris Moncrief. In the school's announcement about dropping down, it cited the current college sports landscape. "This was not an easy nor a quick decision for the Board of Trustees," school chairman Rev. Joseph Lehman said in a statement. "The governance associated with intercollegiate athletics has always been complicated and is only growing in complexity based on realities like the transfer portal, pay-for-play, and other shifts that move athletics away from love of the game. For that reason, as a Board, we aim to best provide resources and support to our student-athletes in this changing environment that aligns with our mission, Catholic institution, and our community's expectations." The Red Flash made the NCAA tournament after winning the NEC conference tournament. The team finished the season at 16-18, but entered the NCAA tournament on a six-game win streak after winning its final three regular-season games. It was just the second tournament appearance in school history. The Red Flash made their first men's March Madness appearance in 1991 as a No. 15 seed and lost 93-80 to Arizona. Because of the move to Division III, students who are on an athletics scholarship are eligible to keep their scholarships through the 2027-28 seasons. Schools at the Division III level do not offer athletic scholarships, however athletes are eligible for other non-sports financial aid agreements.
Washington Post
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
St. Francis (Pa.) stuns Central Connecticut State 46-43 for NEC title, 2nd NCAA Tournament berth
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Daemar Kelly hit a go-ahead jumper with nine seconds left and Chris Moncrief made 1 of 2 free throws after he stole the ball to help St. Francis (Pa.) stun top-seeded Central Connecticut State 46-43 on Tuesday night to win the Northeastern Conference Tournament championship. It ended the nation's longest active win streak at 14 and earned the Red Flash their second trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Washington Post
22-02-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Saint Francis (PA) hosts Fairleigh Dickinson after Moncrief's 25-point performance
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (11-17, 7-6 NEC) at Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (11-17, 6-8 NEC) Loretto, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knights -1.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Saint Francis (PA) hosts Fairleigh Dickinson after Chris Moncrief scored 25 points in Saint Francis (PA)'s 81-76 overtime win over the Le Moyne Dolphins.
Associated Press
21-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Moncrief's 25 lead Saint Francis past Le Moyne 81-76 in OT
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Chris Moncrief had 25 points in Saint Francis' (Pennsylvania) 81-76 overtime win over Le Moyne on Thursday night. Moncrief also added six rebounds for the Red Flash (11-17, 6-8 Northeast Conference). Riley Parker scored 19 points while going 8 of 14 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds and four steals. Daemar Kelly shot 4 for 11 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points. AJ Dancier led the Dolphins (9-19, 4-9) in scoring, finishing with 30 points and four assists. Le Moyne also got 20 points from Deng Garang. Robby Carmody also had nine points. ___
