Field Hockey 12/29/2025 10:53:55 AM Five Landmark Programs Finish in Top 100 of Fall Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Landmark Conference made its mark in the final fall standings of the 2025–26 Learfield Directors’ Cup for Division III, with five of its programs earning rankings inside the Top 100. Established by the National Association of Collegiate Directors the Learfield Directors’ Cup awards points based on institutions’ performances in NCAA Championships, recognizing overall athletic excellence across the academic year. Overall Standings | By Conference Standings University of Scranton - 49th Three fall programs earned bids to their respective 2025 NCAA Tournaments. The field hockey team, which claimed the program’s third Landmark title, opened NCAA play with a first-round matchup against Bowdoin College. Women’s soccer, fresh off its sixth straight conference championship, also made an NCAA appearance, but came up short in the opening round against Carnegie Mellon University. Men’s soccer capped an unbeaten regular season by opening the 2025 NCAA Tournament with a victory, the program’s first NCAA win since 2016, before its run ended in the second round with a loss to No. 17 Williams College. Catholic University - 61st The men’s soccer program capped a strong fall by capturing the Landmark title and earning an NCAA Tournament berth. The Cardinals opened postseason play with a first-round win, sealed by an overtime penalty kick from Holden Woodings, before their run came to an end in the second round against SUNY Cortland. Women’s cross country also made history on the national stage, sending two runners to the NCAA Championships for the first time in program history. Landmark Rookie of the Year Olivia Sobkowicz placed 137th, while Laurel McMahon finished 221st to round out the Cardinals’ national representation. Susquehanna University - 80th 2025 marked the second straight season the River Hawks football program advanced to the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals. Susquehanna finished one win shy of matching its 2024 run to the national semifinals, with the season coming to an end in the quarterfinal round against Johns Hopkins University. Moravian University - 89th Tara Smurla continued a standout fall for women’s cross country, capturing a second straight NCAA Division III Metro Regional title while crossing the line in a personal-best time of 21:11.4. On the national stage, Smurla earned her third consecutive NCAA Championship appearance, finishing 182nd. For Greyhounds men’s cross country, Gavin Hefferan represented Moravian as the program’s lone national qualifier, placing 104th at the NCAA Championships. Juniata College - 97th The volleyball program turned in another dominant season, finishing 28–6 while capturing its 44th consecutive league title, a streak that predates the program’s move to the Landmark Conference, and its 18th Landmark championship overall. The Eagles opened NCAA Tournament play with a first-round victory over Grove City College before their postseason run came to an end in the second round against Christopher Newport University. About Learfield: Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.