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Yahoo
06-04-2025
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St. Francis women's basketball coach Keila Whittington resigns
LORETTO, Pa. – St. Francis University Athletic Director Jim Brazill announced the resignation of Keila Whittington as the women's basketball head coach effective immediately. "I would like to thank Coach Whittington for her contributions and wish her the best in her future endeavors," Brazill said. "Our women's basketball program has enjoyed a long tradition of success, specifically in the Northeast Conference, which we have not experienced recently. I'm eager to re-establish our championship culture and as always, strive for competitive excellence." Advertisement A national search for St. Francis' ninth women's basketball head coach in program history will begin immediately. Whittington had been the women's basketball head coach since 2019-20. The Red Flash finished 56-155 overall and 48-52 in Northeast Conference play in the past six seasons. The St. Francis women's basketball team has won 12 NEC Tournament titles and collected 397 NEC victories to be the winningest program in NEC women's basketball history.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Rob Krimmel leaving Saint Francis
LORETTO (WTAJ) — Days after Saint Francis announced its intentions to move from Division I to Division III, head basketball coach Rob Krimmel resigned. 'Coach Krimmel's legacy at Saint Francis University will forever be remembered for the profound impact he has had on our community,' Fr. Malachi Van Tassell, Saint Francis President, said in a release. St. Francis alumni shocked over athletics decision to move to Division III Krimmel spent 29-years with the Red Flash. He started as a player in 1996, before serving as an assistant coach and eventually head coach for the past 13 seasons. This year, he led Saint Francis back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than 30-years. 'Saint Francis will always hold a special place in my heart,' he said. 'I am grateful for all of the people who have supported and impacted my journey as a student-athlete, a coach, a husband, a father, and a person. I will cherish the relationships that were built on and off the court as a result of my time in Loretto.' Krimmel, who is just 47-years-old, plans to retire from coaching. He led SFU for 399 games, recording a 171-128 record. In 2019 the Red Flash won a regular season conference title, and this year they won the NEC Tournament title. His announcement comes on the heels of Saint Francis's decision to move down to Division III beginning in 2026. In the days since a number of players have entered the transfer portal including leading scorer Riley Parker. 'As Saint Francis transitions into a new era, it is time for me to step away as the head men's basketball coach,' said Krimmel. 'Over the course of the last few months, I understand more than ever that God has a plan for me.' 'From student to coach to colleague, he has embodied the very best of what it means to be a Red Flash,' said Van Tassell. 'His dedication, integrity, and passion have left an indelible mark on this institution—we could not have asked for a finer representative of Saint Francis. We wish him nothing but the very best in this next chapter, and he will always remain a cherished friend of Saint Francis University.' Saint Francis named associate head coach Luke McConnell as Krimmel's replacement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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NCAA Tournament bound Saint Francis receives warm welcome back home
LORETTO, Pa. (WTAJ) – Making the NCAA Tournament has been a goal that Saint Francis head men's basketball coach Rob Krimmel has been chasing ever since coming to Loretto as a player in the mid 1990s. With winning the NEC Tournament on Tuesday night, Krimmel finally has a ticket to the big dance. 'I really haven't had a chance to process it,' Krimmel said while choked up. 'I just told these guys (that) the players that I played with all wanted to (make the NCAA Tournament) and we couldn't do it. You just never know when you're going to get to that moment.' Let's Dance! Saint Francis is heading back to the NCAA Tournament It's a moment that Saint Francis sophomore Daemar Kelly has been looking forward to ever since he was a kid. 'It's like a dream come true,' Kelly said. 'Me and my father used to always watch March Madness. This is global. This is a big deal for me, my family and (as a team).' Red Flash fans and students understand how big of a deal the moment is and gave their team, who will make its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1991, a warm welcome back to campus on Wednesday. 'This win not only meant a lot to us, but all the people that (are supporting us),' Saint Francis junior Valentino Pinedo said. 'Felt great seeing (everyone) around campus supporting us,' Kelly said. Saint Francis will have to wait until Sunday to find out who its opponent is for the NCAA Tournament. You can tune into WTAJ at 6 p.m. to watch CBS' Selection Sunday show to see who the Red Flash will play in the opening round. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
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TCU's Hailey Van Lith is AP women's basketball player of the week
The Associated Press national player of the week in women's college basketball for Week 18 of the season: Hailey Van Lith, TCU The graduate student guard averaged 21 points and 4.7 assists and shot 52.9% from the field to help TCU win its first Big 12 title. She earned Most Outstanding Player of the tournament honors as the No. 6 Horned Frogs beat Baylor in the title game. Van Lith shot 95.2% from the foul in the three wins. Runner-Up Lauren Betts, UCLA. The junior center averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and four blocks to help the Bruins win the Big Ten Tournament championship. She shot 75% from the field in wins over Nebraska, Ohio State and rival Southern California. Betts was Most Outstanding Player of the tournament and had a dominant second half in the win over the Trojans. She had 13 of her 17 points, making all five of her shots in the second half of that win. Honorable Mentio n Paige Bueckers, UConn; Chloe Kitts, South Carolina; Oluchi Okananwa, Duke. Keep an eye on Farleigh Dickinson graduate forward Teneisia Brown averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds to help the Knights keep rolling. FDU is in the semifinals of the NEC Tournament. She scored 14 of her 28 points in the first period of the quarterfinal win over LIU. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women's college basketball: and The Associated Press
USA Today
11-03-2025
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- USA Today
How to watch Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | NEC Tournament Watch the No. 1 seed Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (25-6, 14-2 NEC) and the No. 3 Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (15-17, 8-8 NEC) meet to decide the NEC conference champion on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, live on ESPN2. Ahead of this college hoops showdown, here is everything you need to get ready for Tuesday's action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Cent. Conn. St. vs. Saint Francis (PA): How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Game time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET Location: New Britain, Connecticut New Britain, Connecticut Arena: William H. Detrick Gymnasium William H. Detrick Gymnasium TV Channel: ESPN2 ESPN2 Live Stream: Fubo (Watch Now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Watch college basketball on Fubo! Blue Devils vs. Red Flash odds and spread Spread Favorite: Blue Devils (-9.5) Blue Devils (-9.5) Moneyline: Cent. Conn. St. (-535), Saint Francis (PA) (+396) Cent. Conn. St. (-535), Saint Francis (PA) (+396) Total: 134.5 points College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 9:35 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch college basketball on Fubo!
