Saint Francis Men's Basketball heads to face top-seed CCSU in the NEC Quarterfinals with a lineup featuring standout freshmen and a history of upsets in the tournament.

The Big Picture

The Red Flash aim to make history as the first No. 8 seed to upset the No. 1 seed in the NEC Tournament, emulating past upsets in NCAA and NEC history.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Francis starters include players like Aaron Talbert averaging 8.4 PPG and Eli Wilborn with 10.5 PPG and 7.4 RPG.
  • CCSU is led by Allan Jeanne-Rose with 15.1 PPG and Jordan Jones contributing 12.8 PPG alongside 109 assists and 55 steals.
State of Play
  • Saint Francis is looking to pull off a historic upset, seeking their second consecutive win against CCSU in the NEC Quarterfinals.
  • Saint Francis has a 28-25 overall lead in the series against CCSU, but CCSU has the edge in the Nutmeg State with a 16-9 record.
What's Next

Saint Francis aims to secure a landmark victory by defeating CCSU and advancing to the NEC Semifinals under head coach Rob Krimmel.

Bottom Line

Saint Francis Men's Basketball faces a crucial NEC Quarterfinal matchup against top-seed CCSU, eyeing a historic upset and a pathway to the semifinals.