Not even Mother Nature could get in Saint Francis’ way of hosting a watch party for the March Madness Selection Show Sunday afternoon. She did her best as an early afternoon storm caused a tree to fall down near the entrance to campus blocking that entirely as

Alabama State and Saint Francis (PA) play in the NCAA Tournament First Four round. The Hornets are 15-6 against SWAC opponents and 4-9 in non-conference play. Alabama State ranks ninth in the SWAC with 11.

After winning the NEC and earning an automatic qualifier into the NCAA Tournament, Saint Francis found out its fate on selection Sunday. The Red Flash will take on Alabama State in the First Four of the South Region.