The Terrier's had their best season in 1955-56 under Daniel Lynch posting a record of 21-4 and reaching the NIT semi-finals.
The attack, which blinded Piper in one eye, was arranged by Piper's ex-boyfriend, Daniel Lynch, and carried out by an accomplice, Stefan Sylvestre.
Daniel Lynch, a martial arts enthusiast who had been tracking Piper's media and modelling career, met her through the online social site Facebook.
The tradition began in the 1975-76 season to honor William Lai and Daniel Lynch, the former Athletic Directors of Long Island and St. Francis, respectively.
The Terriers coach with the most wins is Daniel Lynch who from 1948-1969 accumulated a 283-237 record and won 3 regular season conference championships.
Mr. Flateau would not comment on how the accused accomplice, Daniel Lynch, 36, was connected to the escapees.
Daniel Lynch graduated from St. Francis College in 1938, playing on the College's basketball team from 1934-1938 and becoming the team's Captain.
The team was coached by Daniel Lynch, who was in his sixth year at the helm of the St. Francis Terriers.
With Daniel Lynch.
Daniel Lynch (1998-2000)