Track and Field

Scranton Women's Track & Field Capture First-Ever Outdoor Landmark Title

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - The University of Scranton women’s track and field team made program history, capturing its first-ever outdoor conference title at the 2026 Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships hosted by Juniata College. Scranton finished with 196 points to secure the championship.

Scranton’s championship push was highlighted by a dominant Sunday showing that included multiple individual titles and podium finishes across the track and field events. Jocelyn Smith won the 100-meter dash in a facility-record time of 12.21, while Olivia Miller captured the 800-meter title in a program-record 2:15.35. Kyrianna Nemitz added another championship in the 5,000 meters, with Emily Hopkins finishing second to give Scranton a 1-2 finish in the event.

Molly White delivered one of the biggest performances of the weekend, winning both the 100-meter and 400-meter hurdles, with her 1:02.40 in the 400-meter hurdles setting a program and facility record. She also added a triple jump title and multiple podium finishes across the meet.
Scranton added depth throughout the lineup, including a third-place finish in the 4x100 relay and another podium in the 4x400 relay to close out the meet.

Moravian finished runner-up behind a strong all-around effort that included a meet-record performance from Tara Smurla in the 10,000 meters (36:23.33). The Greyhounds also scored heavily across the field events and relays, with Emma Shafnisky winning the 100-meter hurdles and steady scoring across the jumps, throws, and distance events.

Catholic placed third behind a strong sprint and relay, showing that it featured multiple event wins and record-setting performances. The Cardinals opened the final day with a pair of relay victories, as the 4x100 team tied the program record in 48.06 and the 4x400 squad broke the venue record in 3:55.93. Catholic also picked up major points in the sprints, led by Kortney Clipper’s runner-up finishes in both the 100 and 200 meters, along with strong scoring depth across the 400 hurdles, 800 meters, and field events.

Final team standings and event winners can be found HERE.