Field Hockey

The Road to the 2026 Landmark Field Hockey Title Begins Saturday

TOWSON, Md. - The race for the 2026 Landmark Conference Field Hockey Championship is set to begin Saturday, October 31st, as six teams battle for the conference title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The top two seeds will receive first-round byes, while the remaining four teams face off in opening-round matchups. The winners will advance to Tuesday’s semifinals, with the championship game scheduled for Saturday, November 7, hosted by the highest remaining seed. With a conference title and a spot in the NCAA Tournament on the line, the stage is set for an exciting postseason showdown.

POSTSEASON SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 31 | First Round Matchups
#6 Susquehanna at #3 Wilkes | 1:00 PM 
#5 Drew at #4 Elizabethtown | 1:00 PM

Tuesday, November 3 | Semifinal Matchups
Winner of Susquehanna/Wilkes at #2 Catholic | 7:00 p.m.
Winner of Drew/Elizabethtown at #1 Scranton | 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 7 | Championship Match
Semifinal Winners - hosted by the highest remaining seed
 

  • The University of Scranton Royals enter the 2026 Landmark Conference Championship as the No. 1 seed with an impressive 15-2 overall record and an undefeated 9-0 mark in conference play. The 2026 postseason marks the Royals’ 15th Landmark Conference Tournament appearance under head coach Colleen Moyer, highlighting the program’s consistent success. Led by Shana Goldsmith and Maggie Keys on offense, with Maddie Slavin providing additional scoring support and Ruby Sorber anchoring the defense, the Royals have established themselves as the team to beat heading into the postseason. With three Landmark Conference titles already secured, including the 2025 championship, Scranton looks to carry that momentum into the playoffs and capture its fourth conference title.

  • The Catholic University Cardinals head into their 18th Landmark Conference Field Hockey Tournament appearance as the No. 2 seed, boasting a 9-8 overall record and an impressive 7-2 mark in conference play. Led offensively by Hope Wagner and Katie Flynn, with key contributions from Molly Romano and Maddie Pennisi, the Cardinals have built strong momentum at the right time. After earning a first-round bye, Catholic will host the semifinals on November 3, looking to defend its home turf and take another step toward capturing its sixth Landmark Conference title.

  • The Wilkes University Colonels enter the 2026 Landmark Conference Field Hockey Championship as the No. 3 seed, making their third appearance in the Landmark Conference Tournament since joining the league in 2023. After a strong regular season and an impressive conference run, the Colonels look to build on last year's semifinal appearance. Maddie Karp leads the offensive attack, with Taylor Bower and Lydia Keppel providing key contributions, while goalkeeper Chloe Gilroy anchors the defense with her strong shot-stopping ability. With postseason experience and momentum on their side, Wilkes looks to make another deep tournament run and compete for its first Landmark Conference title.

  • The Blue Jays head into the tournament as the No. 4 seed, making their ninth appearance in the Landmark Conference Tournament. Coming off a strong finish to the regular season, the Blue Jays look to build on their postseason experience and pursue their second conference title after winning the championship in 2016. Senior Hannah Long and sophomore Sara Watson lead the offensive attack, while Hailey Meyer provides key contributions on both ends of the field. With momentum heading into tournament play, Elizabethtown looks to make another deep postseason run and compete for the Landmark Conference title. 

  • The Drew University Rangers head into their ninth Landmark Conference Field Hockey Tournament appearance as the No. 5 seed, marking their third consecutive postseason berth. Finishing the regular season with an 8-9 overall record and a 5-4 mark in conference play, the Rangers look to build on their recent postseason experience. Bella Fini and Emily Caporrino lead the offensive attack, while Ellie Kopec provides key contributions across the field. In goal, Vanessa Pennella anchors the defense with her strong shot-stopping ability. With a first-round matchup against No. 4 Elizabethtown ahead, Drew looks to rise to the occasion, advance to the semifinals, and continue its pursuit of a Landmark Conference title.

  • The Susquehanna University River Hawks return to the Landmark Conference Field Hockey Championship for their eighth consecutive postseason appearance and 13th overall, entering the 2026 tournament as the No. 6 seed. Finishing the regular season with a 7-12 overall record and a 5-4 mark in conference play, the three-time conference champions look to build on their recent postseason success. Jada Thompson leads the offensive attack, while Kiara Koeller provides key scoring contributions. In goal, Taytum Lombardi anchors a strong defensive unit that recorded back-to-back shutouts to close out the regular season. Riding that momentum, Susquehanna looks to make a strong showing against No. 3 Wilkes in the opening round and take another step toward capturing its fourth Landmark Conference title.