BALTIMORE, MD – The University of Scranton men's swimming & diving team will compete at the 2026 Landmark Conference Championships from Thursday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Mangione Aquatic Center on Loyola University's campus in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Led by Head Coach Chris Brown in his seventh season, the Royals are projected to finish third in the team standings after returning a strong core of All-Conference talent from last season. Scranton is still in search of its first Landmark Conference team title but enters the championship poised to score across swimming and diving events.
At a Glance
Scranton enters the championship returning eight All-Conference performers from 2025 and one of the deepest lineups in the conference, with the potential to score across swimming and diving events. In the pool, the Royals are led by Jimmy O'Malley in the distance freestyle races and Matt Sherry in the butterfly and relay events, and freshman standout Jake Brunetti, will be a strong competitor in the backstroke events. Sprint and relay races are bolstered by multiple versatile contributors.
The diving corps provides additional scoring strength, anchored by Tim Hause, who earned silver in the 1-meter and bronze in the 3-meter at the 2025 championships. Hause's consistency gives Scranton reliable points on both boards as the Royals aim for another strong postseason performance.
Pre-Championship Coaches Poll
The 2026 Landmark Conference Men's Swimming & Diving Pre-Championship Coaches Poll shows a competitive race at the top, with Catholic University narrowly leading the standings. Scranton earned two first-place votes and sits third in the poll, highlighting the Royals' championship potential.
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Catholic University – 76 points (5 First Place Votes)
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Drew University – 72 points (3 First Place Votes)
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University of Scranton – 71 points (2 First Place Votes)
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Susquehanna University – 54 points
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Elizabethtown College – 46 points
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Juniata College – 40 points (tie)
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Wilkes University – 40 points (tie)
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Lycoming College – 24 points
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Goucher College – 15 points
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Moravian University – 12 points
Ticket Information
The championship meet will operate as a cashless event. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance via Hometown Ticketing. On-site credit card payments can also be made using the Hometown Ticketing app.
Thursday Pricing
Adults (18+): $10
Minors (10–17): $5
Friday–Sunday Pricing
Adults (18+): $25
Minors (10–17): $15
Children aged nine and under, as well as Landmark students and faculty with a valid institutional ID, receive free admission. Please note that single-session and all-session passes will not be available.
