21st Annual Senior Student-Athlete Banquet Held Saturday At DeNaples Center
May 14, 2012 The University of Scranton honored 68 student-athletes and a member of its administration at the 21th annual Senior Student-Athlete Banquet on... [full story]
Royal Review: May 7-May 13 (No. 36 in a weekly series)
May 14, 2012 The University of Scranton women’s tennis team made its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance on Friday, May 11, when it traveled to... [full story]
Zumba 4 Life Raises More Than $1000 Dollars For American Cancer Society
May 11, 2012 The second annual Zumba 4 Life rally held on Wednesday, May 9, at the John Long Center on the campus of The University of Scranton did more than... [full story]
May 8, 2012
Gaeta Earns All-Landmark Conference Second-Team Honors
Sophomore outfielder Michael Gaeta (Cranford, N.J./Cranford) earned all-Landmark Conference honors on Tuesday, being named as a second-team outfielder, according to a release by associate commissioner Joel Cookson today.
Baseball
May 7, 2012
Royal Review: April 30-May 6 (No. 35 in a weekly series)
Softball (26-10, 5-5 Landmark Conference)
The University of Scranton softball team was eliminated from the Landmark Conference playoffs with a pair of losses in the double-elimination tournament. Prior to the playoffs, the Royals won three of four non-conference games.
May 7, 2012
Women's Tennis To Face Ithaca In NCAA First Round On Friday
The University of Scranton women’s tennis team will travel to Middlebury, Vt. for the first NCAA Division III Tournament appearance in program history, where the Royals will face Ithaca College in a first-round match on Friday, May 11.
Women's Tennis
May 7, 2012
Capalbo Headlines Royal All-Conference Selections; Frazza, McHenry And Zaccheo Also Honored
Christine Capalbo (Mamaroneck, NY/Mamaroneck), a senior pitcher on The University of Scranton softball team, was one of four Royals to earn all-Landmark Conference honors, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced today.
Softball
May 7, 2012
Nelson Named Scranton Athlete of the Week After Strong Playoff Performance
Junior attacker Taylor Nelson (Chester Springs, Pa./Downingtown East) made his mark on the Landmark Conference men’s lacrosse playoffs, even if it came in a losing effort. Nelson scored three goals and had three assists in The University of Scranton’s 15-9 loss to Drew in the conference semifinals, and as a result has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week for the period ending Sunday, May 6.
Men's Lacrosse
May 5, 2012
Catholic Knocks Royals Out of Landmark Conference Tournament With 5-1 Win Saturday Morning
SELINSGROVE, Pa.—An error came back to haunt The University of Scranton in the consolation bracket of the Landmark Conference tournament Saturday morning against Catholic University at Sassafras Field on the campus of Susquehanna University.
Softball
May 4, 2012
Errors Cost Softball In 5-2 Loss To Moravian In Playoff Opener
Moravian College scored five unearned runs thanks to four errors by The University of Scranton en route to a 5-2 win over the Royals in their Landmark Conference playoff opener on Friday afternoon at Sassafras Field at Susquehanna University.
Softball
May 4, 2012
Zaccheo Named To CoSIDA District 4 All-Academic Team
Kelly Zaccheo (Scranton, Pa./West Scranton), a senior infielder on The University of Scranton softball team, has been named first-team District 4 for NCAA Division III student-athletes from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Softball
May 4, 2012
Five Royals Earn All-Landmark Conference Women's Lacrosse Honors; DePaolera, Howe, Sullivan Garner 1st-Team Recognition
Five members of The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team were named all-Landmark Conference in a ballot conducted among the league’s head coaches, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced today.
Women's Lacrosse
May 3, 2012
Bessoir Named To MAC Hall of Fame
In 29 seasons as head men’s basketball coach at The University of Scranton (1972-2001), Bob Bessoir won two NCAA Division III championships (1976, 1983), advanced to the Final Four on two other occasions (1977, 1988), and captured 14 conference titles in the Royals’ previous affiliation with the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation, more commonly known as the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC).
May 3, 2012
Cleary, Mcinerney Lead Royals’ All-Conference Selections; Farrell Named Co-Rookie Of The Year
The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team placed five players on the 2012 All-Landmark Conference Team on Thursday, led by first-team selections Tim Cleary (Shrewsbury, N.J./Christian Brothers) and Dillon McInerney (Hawthorne, N.J./Bergen Catholic).
Men's Lacrosse
May 3, 2012
Royals To Face Moravian In Opening Round of Landmark Tournament Friday Afternoon at Susquehanna University
The University of Scranton softball team (26-8) will have its hands full in the opening round of the 2012 Landmark Conference tournament Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. against second-seeded Moravian College (29-9) to be played at Sassafras Field on the campus of Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.
Softball
May 2, 2012
Rangers Hold Off Royals In Landmark Conference Semifinal Action Wednesday Evening
MADISON, NJ—The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team whittled a 7-goal third-period deficit down to two before Drew University regained its composure and pulled away for a 15-9 victory in the semifinals of the Landmark Conference tournament Wednesday evening.
Men's Lacrosse
May 2, 2012
Royals Put Up Valiant Effort In Dropping 14-11 Decision To 13th-Ranked Catholic University in Semifinals of Landmark Tournament Wednesday Afternoon
WASHINGTON, DC—What a difference four days made for The University of Scranton’s women’s lacrosse team Wednesday afternoon against 13th-ranked Catholic University in the semifinals of the Landmark Conference tournament at Cardinal Stadium.
Women's Lacrosse
April 28, 2012
Royals Now NCAA Tournament-Bound After Defeating Susquehanna, 5-0, Today In Landmark Conference Championship Match
SELINSGROVE, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s tennis team is now NCAA tournament-bound for the first time in the program’s history after defeating Susquehanna University, 5-0, in the championship match of the Landmark Conference tournament Saturday afternoon.
Women's Tennis
May 1, 2012
Softball Splits Doubleheader With King’s In Final Tuneup For Landmark Conference Playoffs
Sophomore designated player Caitlin McHenry (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Walter Panas) had another big day at the plate as The University of Scranton softball team split its final regular-season doubleheader against King’s College, winning 8-0 and losing 4-1, on Tuesday at the Jessup Youth Sports Complex.
Softball
May 1, 2012
Lacrosse Teams Set Sights On Landmark Conference Titles
It’s championship week for The University of Scranton men’s and women’s lacrosse teams as both programs begin their quests for a Landmark Conference title with semifinal games on Wednesday, May 2.
April 30, 2012
Royals Rally For Doubleheader Sweep Against Hunter As McHenry Blasts A Pair Of Homers
The University of Scranton softball team used a big fifth inning to rally for a 12-4 victory in the second game against Hunter College on Monday evening, giving the Royals a doubleheader sweep at the Jessup Youth Sports Complex. Scranton won the opener, 8-3.
Softball
April 30, 2012
Finor Named Scranton Athlete Of The Week After Helping Royals Earn Playoff Berth
Freshman midfielder Matt Finor (Churchville, Pa./Council Rock South) played a key role as The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team earned a Landmark Conference playoff berth with a 13-7 win over Catholic University on Saturday, April 28, at Fitzpatrick Field. For his performance, Finor has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week for the period ending Sunday, April 29.
Men's Lacrosse
April 30, 2012
Azzalina Named Landmark Conference Women’s Tennis Player Of The Week
Freshman Megan Azzalina (Easton, Pa./Notre Dame) enjoyed the best week of her young career on The University of Scranton women’s tennis team, winning four matches to help the Royals post a pair of playoff victories to win the Landmark Conference championship and earn the program’s first-ever berth in the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Women's Tennis
April 30, 2012
Sumpter Named Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Freshman goalie Chris Sumpter (Crofton, Md./South River) made his first career start a memorable one by helping The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team earn a Landmark Conference playoff berth with a 13-7 victory over Catholic on Saturday, April 28, at Fitzpatrick Field. That performance became even more memorable as Sumpter was named Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
Men's Lacrosse
