Saint Francis U kicked off the opening week of the 2023 season with a triump and tie each on home turf. On opening day against Canisius, the Red Flash secured a 2-1 victory where junior defender, Aikens was the catalyst in the squad's first goal of the game and season. His assist came in the 40th minute to put Saint Francis U ahead and led to a postive result to kickoff the year. On Sunday, the Red Flash were trailing by a goal in the second half against Fordham until Aikens equalized the game in the 68th minute with a back-post run off a corner, heading the ball into the back of the net. Saint Francis U are off to strong start under new management, led by head coach Mads Kaiser.