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https://nypost.com/2023/03/20/st-francis-brooklyn-stunningly-cuts-entire-athletics-program/
"St. Francis Brooklyn stunningly eliminates entire athletics program
St. Francis College’s athletic department is suddenly no more.
The school announced Monday afternoon that its board of trustees approved a strategic realignment plan that included the elimination of the college’s entire Division I athletics program effective after the conclusion of the 2023 spring semester.
The school’s coaches were informed of the news Monday morning and the athletes were told during the afternoon prior to the official announcement, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
“I come to you today to share the news of a decision I never anticipated during my time at St. Francis College,” athletic director Irma Garcia said in a statement. “I am heartbroken that a decision has been made to eliminate the College’s athletics program.”
The men’s basketball program, which dates back to 1896, was the oldest college program in New York City and a charter member of the NCAA."
"St. Francis Brooklyn stunningly eliminates entire athletics program
St. Francis College’s athletic department is suddenly no more.
The school announced Monday afternoon that its board of trustees approved a strategic realignment plan that included the elimination of the college’s entire Division I athletics program effective after the conclusion of the 2023 spring semester.
The school’s coaches were informed of the news Monday morning and the athletes were told during the afternoon prior to the official announcement, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
“I come to you today to share the news of a decision I never anticipated during my time at St. Francis College,” athletic director Irma Garcia said in a statement. “I am heartbroken that a decision has been made to eliminate the College’s athletics program.”
The men’s basketball program, which dates back to 1896, was the oldest college program in New York City and a charter member of the NCAA."