Mar 25, 2025 · Saint Francis University continues its status as a Division III reclassifying member institution. The athletics program begins operating in full compliance with NCAA Division III bylaws, except for the allowance of certain student-athletes to retain their athletic scholarship. SFU's competition schedule includes other Division III institutions.

Mar 25, 2025 · Today, Saint Francis University announced a decision by its Board of Trustees that directs the president and the leadership team to pursue a reclassification of its NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program to Division III.

Mar 25, 2025 · NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. (pacathletics.org) - Saint Francis University’s Board of Trustees is announcing the University's plans to re-classify from NCAA Division I to NCAA Division III and join the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) as …

Mar 25, 2025 · LORETTO, Pa. (AP) — The first run to the NCAA Division I basketball tournament in more than 30 years by Saint Francis (Pa.) could also be its last. The school announced Tuesday it would move from Division I to Division III in the summer of 2026. The announcement comes a week after the Red Flash played in March Madness for the first time since ...

Saint Francis University will remain a Division I institution competing in the Northeast Conference for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years. Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, SFU will be a Division III Reclassifying Institution and will operate under the policies of the Division III membership model.

Mar 25, 2025 · Citing changes in the national landscape, and a week after a First Four loss in the NCAA tournament, Saint Francis (PA) announced a move to Division III in 2026.

Mar 25, 2025 · According to a release from the PAC, Saint Francis will retain its current affiliation as a full-time member of the NEC until June 30, 2026, when it will begin transitioning to Division III. The ...

Mar 25, 2025 · Saint Francis (PA) will transition its athletic programs from Division I to Division III following the 2025-26 academic year. The university cited the changing landscape of college athletics, including the transfer portal and name, image and likeness, as reasons for the move. Saint Francis will join ...

Mar 25, 2025 · LORETTO, Pa. (WTAJ) — Saint Francis University is making a major shift in its athletics program, announcing plans to reclassify from NCAA Division I to NCAA Division III and join the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) as its 13th full-time member.

Mar 26, 2025 · Saint Francis University’s Board of Trustees is announcing the University’s plans to re-classify from NCAA Division I to Division III and join the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) as ...