TOWSON, Md. — The Landmark Conference Men’s Basketball Championship tips off Saturday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m., as Susquehanna University faces Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Championship Central
Storylines:
- Third time in Landmark men’s history the championship does not feature a top-two seed (2007-08, 2022-23, 2025-26).
- Susquehanna is the first sixth seed ever to reach the Landmark men’s championship game.
- Wilkes is making its first-ever championship appearance.
- First-ever championship meeting between Susquehanna and Wilkes.
- Regular-season matchups: Wilkes lost 75-72 on Dec. 3 and 90-86 on Feb. 4.
Susquehanna University
Susquehanna earned its spot in the championship after an impressive postseason run. The River Hawks defeated third-seeded The University of Scranton, 85-78, in the opening round before upsetting second-seeded Drew University, 93-87, in the semifinals. This marks Susquehanna’s seventh appearance in the Landmark Conference men’s basketball championship game and the first time a sixth seed has advanced this far.
Players to Watch:
- Mario Castro Sanchez: 13.9 ppg
- Brandon Lavitt: 12.0 ppg, 6.4 rpg
- Jackson Van Wagener: 2.2 apg
- Audric Washington: 1.1 bpg
Team Notes:
- Scoring offense: 75.8 ppg
- Scoring defense: 74.7 ppg allowed
- Rebounding: 38.3 rpg
Wilkes University
Wilkes advanced to the championship with back-to-back wins, defeating fifth-seeded Elizabethtown College 74-70 and top-seeded Catholic University 79-70 in the semifinals. This marks the Colonels’ first appearance in the Landmark championship game, with all five starters averaging double-digit scoring.
Players to Watch:
- Lucas Lesko: 19.1 ppg
- Jack Argento: 13.5 ppg
- Eli Becker: 13.4 ppg
- Collin Ackerman: 12.8 ppg
- Daniel Santaniello: 12.4 ppg
Team Notes:
- Scoring offense: 77.5 ppg
- Scoring defense: 72.7 ppg
- Team rebounding: 38.0 rpg