The University of Scranton field hockey team saw its season conclude on Wednesday evening with a 4-0 loss to Swarthmore College in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament in Swarthmore, Pa.
Despite the result, Scranton finished another strong campaign with a 17-3 record, capturing the program's second consecutive Landmark Conference Title and fourth in program history.
The Basics
- Final Score: Swarthmore 4, Scranton 0
- Records: Swarthmore (13-7); Scranton (17-3)
How it Happened
- Swarthmore started the scoring 4:41 into the first period, converting on a penalty corner to take a 1-0 lead.
- The Garnet added a second goal with one minute left in the third quarter, and tacked on two more at the start of the fourth period and a final goal with 8:57 left in the game.
- Scranton only mustered six total shots, with Maggie Keys and Olivia Dougherty putting the only two shots on the cage as the Scranton offense was shut down.
Inside the Box Score
- Swarthmore held a 14-6 advantage in shots and a 11-2 edge in shots on goal.
- The Royals held the 5-4 edge in penalty corner attempts.
Season Notes
- Scranton finished the season with 17 wins which is tied for the second most in program history.
- The Royals won back-to-back titles, capturing the program's fourth Landmark Championship in program history.
- Scranton went 9-0 against Landmark competition for the second year and a row after achieving that feat for the first time in program history last season.
- Head coach Colleen Moyer surpassed the 250-career-win milestone this season, finishing the campaign with 259 career victories following the Royals' 17-win season. She ranks first in program history in career head coaching wins.
- While the Royals will graduate several key contributors, including All-Conference selections Maggie Keys, Gabi Horn and Kate McKillop, Scranton returns a strong core heading into next season. The group will be led by 2026 Landmark Offensive Player of the Year Shana Goldsmith and Landmark Defensive Player of the Year Ruby Sorber, who earned the honor as a sophomore, along with several other key contributors.
