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Following two more Landmark Conference victories last week, the University women's basketball team moved up one spot to No. 3 in the latest D3hoops.com and WBCA Top 25 polls.
February 7, 2023

New Week, New Ranking: Lady Royals Up to No. 3 in Latest Top 25 Polls

Following two more Landmark Conference victories last week, the University women's basketball team moved up one spot to No. 3 in the latest D3hoops.com and WBCA Top 25 polls.

Sophomore goalie Nicole Olson, shown, of The University of Scranton women's soccer team, earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American First Team honors.
December 7, 2022

Women's Soccer's Nicole Olson Garners CSC Academic All-American First Team Honors

Sophomore goalie Nicole Olson of The University of Scranton women's soccer team earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American First Team honors.

Two women playing basketball. University of Scranton player dribbling ahead.
November 30, 2022

Kranson's Career Night Helps No. 8 Women's Hoops Cruise Past No. 14 Ithaca, 74-53

The No. 8 University of Scranton women's basketball team (6-0) limited No. 14 Ithaca to just 32.1 percent shooting and forced 20 turnovers en route to a 74-53 victory over the Bombers in a Top 15 non-conference matchup.

With Sunday's win, the The University of Scranton women's soccer team, shown, are headed back to the Sweet 16 for a second straight year and have advanced past the second round for the fourth time in program history. Scranton will take on the winner of Misericordia/Western New England next weekend at a place and time yet to be determined.Photo by: Timothy R. Dougherty / Double Eagle Photography
November 16, 2022

Women's Soccer Rolls Past Westfield State in 3-0 Victory; Advances to Sweet 16 for Second Straight Year

With the win, the Royals have advanced past the second round for the fourth time in program history. Scranton will take on the winner of Misericordia/Western New England next weekend at a place and time yet to be determined.

Graduate student Sam Rajza (Plains, Pa./Holy Redeemer), shown, made two two three-pointers to help extend the Lady Royals' lead in the first few minutes of the third quarter.
November 16, 2022

No. 10 Women's Basketball Topples Marywood in Home Opener, 67-51

With the victory, Scranton remains unbeaten in 40 all-time meetings against the Pacers. The game also marked the first home win for head coach Ben O'Brien. On Saturday, the Lady Royals will play King's College, as part of the annual Cross-County Challenge hosted by Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Opening tip is slated for 1 p.m.

THREE PEAT! Tantala's Heroics Lead Women's Soccer to Third Straight Landmark Titlebanner image
November 9, 2022

THREE PEAT! Tantala's Heroics Lead Women's Soccer to Third Straight Landmark Title

This marks the Royals' third straight title, fifth in sixth seasons and the program's ninth Landmark championship overall.

CHAMPS! Strong Defensive Effort Carries Men's Soccer Past ETown in Landmark Title Game, 1-0banner image
November 9, 2022

CHAMPS! Strong Defensive Effort Carries Men's Soccer Past ETown in Landmark Title Game, 1-0

This marks the Royals' third Landmark title and the first since 2016.

Sophomore Emily Bannon, shown, scored the eventual game-winner in the 95th minute in the first overtime period and The University of Scranton top-seeded women's soccer team (15-2-1) held on for a 1-0 victory over the No. 4 seed Catholic University Cardinals (3-10-5).
November 2, 2022

Bannon's Overtime Heroics Send Women's Soccer Past Catholic in Landmark Semis, 1-0

Sophomore Emily Bannon scored the eventual game-winner in the first overtime period and The University of Scranton top-seeded women's soccer team held on for a 1-0 victory.

Members of The University of Scranton's women's volleyball team.
October 26, 2022

Volleyball Rallies to Top Susquehanna in Five-Set Thriller

The University of Scranton volleyball team will host Stevens Institute of Technology in the regular season home finale on Friday, Oct. 28, at the John Long Center, with first serve set for 7 p.m.

Junior Katie Redding (Havertown, Pa./Haverford) during a field hockey game in Towson, Maryland.
October 19, 2022

Redding Matches Single Game Assists Record as Field Hockey Rolls Past Goucher, 10-0

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Photo by: Timothy R. Dougherty / Double Eagle Photography
October 11, 2022

Royal Review: Volleyball, Women's Soccer Extend Winning Streaks

The University of Scranton volleyball team extended its winning streak to seven games last week.

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October 5, 2022

Women's Hoops to Clash With Susquehanna at The Palestra on Jan. 15

Home of the University of Pennsylvania's men's and women's basketball programs and known as the "Cathedral of College Basketball," The Palestra opened its doors in 1927, making it the oldest major college arena still in use today.

Photo of female volleyball players
October 5, 2022

Royal Review: Volleyball Posts 4-0 Week

The University of Scranton volleyball team went 4-0 last week.

© Photo by Timothy R. Dougherty / doubleeaglephotography.com
October 5, 2022

Royal Review: Jessica Hoffmann of Women's Cross Country Shines at Lock Haven Invitational

Graduate student Jessica Hoffmann (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills) of The University of Scranton Women's Cross Country team captured the individual title with a personal-best time of 21:15.4, the second-fastest 6K time in Landmark Conference history.

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October 5, 2022

Royal Review: Men's and Women's Soccer, Field Hockey Teams Off to Hot Starts

The University of Scranton field hockey team remains unbeaten at 4-0 on the young season, while the men's and women's soccer teams both sit at 4-1-1 on the year.

University of Scranton Wall of Fame Nominations Open Until Oct. 10banner image
October 5, 2022

University of Scranton Wall of Fame Nominations Open Until Oct. 10

Class of 2023 Wall of Fame Nominations Now Open

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