St. Francis College in Brooklyn stunningly announced on Monday that its entire athletics program will be eliminated.
“Terrier family, I come to you today to share the news of a decision I never anticipated during my time at St. Francis Brooklyn. I am heartbroken that a decision has been made to eliminate the college’s athletics program, effective at the conclusion of the Spring 2023 semester” St. Francis athletics director Irma Garcia said in a statement. “My heart hurts for our student-athletes, coaches, and staff.”
St. Francis will honor all academic and athletic scholarships for those who want to continue to attend the school, Garcia said.
Tedrick Wilcox Jr. of the St. Francis Brooklyn men’s basketball team.Getty ImagesThe Terriers played in Division I, with its basketball teams playing in the Northeast Conference.
Its men’s basketball program began in 1901.
The school had added new teams for men’s volleyball and women’s soccer in 2019.
