TOWSON, MD - Susquehanna University's fall sports achieved plenty to wrap up the 2025 seasons, enough to grab the number three spot in the first rankings of the year. The River Hawks finished their fall seasons with an 8.79 average, less than one point behind Catholic for second place. Scranton currently leads the standings with an 11.67 average.
The River Hawks celebrated multiple teams advancing to the Landmark Conference Tournament in the likes of women's soccer, field hockey, and volleyball. Susquehanna football continued their dominant efforts with yet another perfect Landmark Conference record, their third year in a row. The River Hawks saw the women's soccer team advance to the semifinals of the Landmark Conference playoffs after a thrilling penalty kick win over Elizabethtown College. Field hockey kept their mark on the Landmark Conference, advancing to their third straight title game. Volleyball won a thrilling five set match in the opening round of the Landmark Conference playoffs to advance to eventual Conference champion Juniata College. Men's soccer began to build out a young, but promising team, that head coach Jim Findlay believes can make a push towards a Landmark Conference title next season. The River Hawks wrapped up their men's and women's cross country seasons with a fourth place finish in the Landmark Championships for the men, with the women finishing in fifth place. Susquehanna football continued their near perfect season with a 38-32 win over Washington and Jefferson in the opening round of the NCAA Playoffs. The football team vied for a rematch against Christopher Newport on Saturday, November 29.
Susquehanna's thrilling end to the 2025 fall seasons saw football claim their third Conference banner in as many years, remaining unbeaten in Landmark Conference play since the formulation of the sport. The team led a competitive schedule, with nationally ranked team's such as John's Hopkins and Christopher Newport being slated as opponents. Susquehanna football earned the automatic qualifier to advance to the NCAA Division III Playoffs, where the team kept their hot streak of wins going with a dominant 38-32 win over Washington and Jefferson in the first round. Looking ahead to the second round of play, the football team heads back to Newport News, Virginia to take on Christopher Newport for the second time this season.
Men's and women's soccer had much to be proud about after wrapping up their 2025 campaigns. Men's soccer developed many young players, especially in the likes of Finn Kramer. Kramer, a first-year goalkeeper, to four important wins, as well as three crucial ties. Kramer and the River Hawks defeated Juniata College on 10/14/25, marking the first time that men's soccer defeated a conference opponent this season. Women's soccer put on a dazzling performance all season, as the team was projected to finish seventh in the Conference, where in reality, the team finished in fourth. Susquehanna women's soccer shocked the Blue Jays of Elizabethtown College with an opening round penalty kick win at Elizabethtown. The team next went to Scranton, the eventual champion, and held the dynamic Royals to a mere one goal.
Men's and women's cross country proved to be a dominant force in the Landmark Conference, with the men finishing in fourth place and the women finishing in fifth place. Men's cross country had much to be proud of, as Derick Blair delivered one of the strongest regional performances in Susquehanna history. Blair placed 20th overall in the 8k Championship race, placing him among the most elite runners in the entire region. Women's cross country also made a name for themselves, as the team finished in 18th place in the regional race. Sophia Bostwick turned in one of the strongest regional showings of her career, placing 42nd overall in the 6k championship race.
Field hockey kept their dominant stretch going through Conference play, losing only to eventual Landmark Champion Scranton in the regular season. Susquehanna earned yet another first round bye, their third in a row. The team welcomed Elizabethtown College to Sassafras Field, where the River Hawks led a thrilling come from behind victory in the fourth quarter of play to advance to their third straight Landmark Conference Championship game. Many field hockey athletes led breakout seasons, especially senior midfielder Emma Campitelli. Campitelli led the River Hawks in goals and game winners, landing on the first team all-landmark honors list.
Women's volleyball rounded out the fall sports with an opening round five set win over Moravian University. Under the supervision of first-year head coach, Johnny Powell, SU advanced to the Landmark Conference playoffs in hopes of avenging their early exit last season. Powell's team led an incredibly competitive schedule, playing a slew of nationally-ranked opponents to open the season. The River Hawks righted the ship, winning crucial games to clinch the four seed in the playoffs, where they hosted Moravian University. The Greyhounds valiantly fought the River Hawks, but in the end, SU prevailed punching their ticket to the semifinals to face off against eventual champion Juniata College.
Heading into the winter sports, Susquehanna saw one conference championship and a bevy of playoff match ups. The River Hawks look to carry their momentum into the winter sports section of the 2025-26 campaign, as men's and women's basketball are underway. Men's and women's swimming and diving look to jump back to the top of the Landmark Conference, as well as men's and women's indoor track and field.
