NEC Preview: 2014-15: #5 Saint Francis University

This is the sixth of 10 NEC previews before the season starts. You can find links to the first five at the bottom of this post. Continue reading “NEC Preview: 2014-15: #5 Saint Francis University” →

Krimmel Optimistic Saint Francis Will Contend

Down 11 points with 9:33 remaining in the Northeast Conference (NEC) quarterfinals, it was shaping up to be another ho-hum season for Saint Francis University basketball. There was some progress worth highlighting, but a 9-21 final record would’ve given the Red Flash four straight seasons of failing to reach ten wins, and 23 consecutive years of falling short of the NEC semifinals. Continue reading “Krimmel Optimistic Saint Francis Will Contend” →

St. Francis, Rob Krimmel Fills Needs With Latest Recruiting Class

Malik Harmon (left) gives St. Francis something they didn't have last season: A true point guard. (Photo Credit - Times Ledger) — Malik Harmon (left) gives St. Francis something they didn’t have last season: A true point guard. (Photo Credit – Times Ledger)

The first year under the direction of head coach Rob Krimmel served as yet another rebuilding season for the St. Francis Red Flash. They were the 20th youngest team in the nation, thereby stumbling their way to a 5-24 finish. The Red Flash lost 19 of their first 20 games by an average scoring margin of -14.5 points, but to Krimmel’s credit, the team fought hard late in the conference season by winning four of their last nine contests. Continue reading “St. Francis, Rob Krimmel Fills Needs With Latest Recruiting Class” →