SAINT FRANCIS RED FLASH MEN'S BASKETBALL

Northeast ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Luke McConnell's Saint Francis squad is navigating a challenging 2024-25 season in the Northeast Conference, posting a 6-20 overall record while averaging 71.4 points per game against opponents scoring 81.3. The Red Flash have struggled particularly away from home, going just 1-14 in road contests compared to a 5-6 record at DeGol Arena in Loretto, Pennsylvania, where the program competes as part of the Northeast Conference's Division I landscape. McConnell manages a 18-player roster tasked with competing in one of the Northeast's toughest mid-major conferences.

Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University fields its men's basketball program from the Loretto campus in central Pennsylvania, where DeGol Arena serves as the team's home venue. The Red Flash's conference record stands at 3-7, reflecting the competitive depth of Northeast Conference play where consistent scoring output becomes critical—Saint Francis's defensive efficiency remains a concern with opponents outscoring the team by nearly 10 points nightly. The dichotomy between home performance (5-6) and road performance (1-14) suggests environmental and travel factors significantly impact the Red Flash's ability to execute McConnell's system on opposing courts.

KEY FACTS

SchoolSaint Francis University
SportMen's Basketball
ConferenceNortheast Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationLoretto, Pennsylvania
VenueDeGol Arena
Head CoachLuke McConnell

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
32Kofi AsareC
22Ryen GreskoG
55Ahmad HarrisonG
21Gestin LiberisF
4Ralph Martino Jr.G
0Chris MoncriefG
7Paris PapadatosG
15Victor PayneG
33Brandon RabishG
24Carson RhodesG
3Brandon RussellG
2Zion RussellG
1KJ Swain Jr.G
20Cameron TweedyF
11Melvin Weaver IIIG
30Trey WeiandG
8Skylar WicksG
13Kam WylieF

SEASON RECORD

7-24

Overall

5-8

Home

2-16

Away

4-10

Conference

71.5 PPG / 81.0 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Oklahoma SoonersL 66-102
Nov 7TCU Horned FrogsL 63-104
Nov 12Mount St. Mary's MountaineersL 66-74
Nov 19Lehigh Mountain HawksL 62-79
Nov 24Belmont BruinsL 57-94
Nov 26Troy TrojansL 64-74
Nov 29Franciscan University BaronsW 85-60
Dec 2Xavier MusketeersL 74-96
Dec 4Penn State Shenango Nittany LionsW 100-41
Dec 7Radford HighlandersL 56-89
Dec 14Temple OwlsL 67-95
Dec 17Florida GatorsL 61-102
Dec 20Robert Morris ColonialsL 70-79
Jan 3Le Moyne DolphinsL 58-84
Jan 4Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsW 85-82
Jan 9Wagner SeahawksW 71-69
Jan 10Long Island University SharksL 63-67
Jan 17Central Connecticut Blue DevilsL 90-98
Jan 19Stonehill SkyhawksW 63-61
Jan 24Chicago State CougarsW 81-60
Jan 25New Haven Chargers--
Feb 1New Haven ChargersL 69-81
Feb 6Mercyhurst LakersL 89-98
Feb 7Le Moyne DolphinsL 84-86
Feb 9Chicago State CougarsL 75-80
Feb 13Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsL 59-66
Feb 14Mercyhurst LakersL 79-94
Feb 20Long Island University SharksL 89-91
Feb 21Wagner SeahawksL 56-65
Feb 24New Haven ChargersW 73-67
Feb 27Stonehill SkyhawksL 77-103
Feb 28Central Connecticut Blue DevilsL 64-69

ANALYTICS

-9.5

Pt Diff

L2

Streak

53.6%

SOS

#339

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.1627

#327

97.0

Adj O

#333

111.8

Adj D

Last 5: 1-4Last 10: 1-9Best W Streak: 2Worst L Streak: 8
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Saint Francis Men's Basketball compete in?
Saint Francis Red Flash Men's Basketball competes in the Northeast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Saint Francis play men's basketball home games?
Saint Francis Men's Basketball plays home games at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA.
Who is the head coach of Saint Francis Men's Basketball?
The head coach of Saint Francis Red Flash Men's Basketball is Luke McConnell.
When was Saint Francis Men's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Saint Francis Men's Basketball is not currently available.