NCAA Division I Athletics

Being an athlete can add to your collegiate experience, and we are dedicated to making sure that experience embraces excellence in mind, body, and soul. The Red Flash NCAA Division I athletics program strives for excellence in competition and in the classroom while promoting the principles of good sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

Up here, we study hard and we play hard.

We compete to win - however we expect our student athletes to develop academically, athletically and spiritually. Saint Francis University is well known for its excellence in the field of competition and in the classroom!

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Men's Sports

Women's Sports
Divison I Men's Sports

Division I Women's Sports

Athletic Facilities

Cheer and Dance

Marching & Pep Bands

Athletics Philosopy

Divison I Men's Sports

Division I Men's Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Visit SFUathletics.com for scores, standings, and statistics.

Division I Women's Sports

Division I Women's Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Visit SFUathletics.com for scores, standings, and statistics.

Athletic Facilities

We are continually upgrading facilities for our Division 1 women's and men's sports teams, creating a community both on-field and off-field for our athletes.
About Our Facilities

Cheer and Dance

Our members attend all home football games, men's and women's basketball games and various other campus and community events. In addition to supporting our athletic teams here at SFU, the Red Flash cheerleaders compete at the NCA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Nationals in Daytona, Florida each year.
Learn more at SFUathletics.com

Marching & Pep Bands

The Saint Francis University Bands are another of the long-standing traditions of Red Flash athletics, and has become an essential part of the athletics experience here at Saint Francis. From kickoff to tip-off, the SFU marching and pep bands are always there to rally the fans and players alike to victory!
Learn more at SFUathletics.com

Athletics Philosopy

Saint Francis University Red Flash athletics strives for excellence in competition and we promote the principles of good sportsmanship and ethical conduct. As an institution we know that being a part of a competitive program can add to a student’s collegiate experience and we work to maintain total student athlete development while focusing on student athlete welfare.
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Faith and Franciscanism in Athletics

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Ryan Alu: Making the Most of Every Minute

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On Becoming That Someone

The following story was published in the Spring/Summer 2015 issue of Saint Francis Magazine, but its message still resonates with the students, faculty and staff. To "Become That Someone" is a theme that remains relevant today, and every day.

The Story Behind the Motto

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The SFU star heads to a city with the same namesake to make his mark on the NFL.

Lorenzo's journey to the NFL

Red Flash Star Lorenzo Jerome Awaits Word on 2017 NFL Draft

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Lorenzo's journey to the NFL

Students Learn Dining Etiquette

SFU Alum and etiquette consultant Pat Cataldo dined with students while teaching them what it means to be professional, both in and out of the office.

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Eyeing the Goal: Pablo Medina

Pablo Medina came to Saint Francis University from Mexico City, Mexico to play Division I Soccer and now is on the cusp of leaving it as a young investment banker executive with Bank of America – Merrill Lynch.

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Tragedy to Triumph

Her mother was riding her bike when she was struck from behind by a drunk driver, killing her instantly. Alumna and doctoral student Paige Butler is turning the tragedy into a triumph, hoping no one has to go through the kind of pain and loss she has been through.

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Becoming that Someone

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Read about the "Become That Someone" Speaker Series

NCAA Division I Athletics

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