SCRANTON, PA - Susquehanna field hockey fell to the The University of Scranton in the Landmark Championship game, 3-0. After an incredible season, the River Hawks came up just game short of their third straight Landmark title, weathering many highs and lows that earned them the right to play the Royals for the title and capturing an 8-1 league record.
How it Happened:
- The River Hawks and Royals entered the game in a defensive battle, with the River Hawks earning the only shot in the first quarter.
- The team's remained deadlocked throughout the second quarter, with Scranton earning one shot during the match.
- Heading into the third quarter, Scranton found a spark, earning five shots in the period and two goals.
- The River Hawks were unable to answer for the remainder of the third quarter, as the game moved into the final period with SUFH trailing 2-0.
- Scranton kept the pressure on, scoring an insurance goal with less than five minutes to play.
- The River Hawks continued to valiantly fight, but ultimately, came up short, ending their season in the Landmark Conference Championship game.
Inside the Box Score:
- Susquehanna was out shot 10-1 throughout the game, with their lone shot landing on goal.
- Kylie Schmidt made four crucial saves, on seven shots from the Royals.
- SU earned two penalty corners, in comparison to the Scranton four.
- Lauren Leibensperger tallied the lone shot for the River Hawks.
That's A Wrap:
- The River Hawks finish their season with a 13-8 overall record and a 9-2 Conference record. They earned the second seed for the tournament and advanced to their third straight Landmark Conference Championship game after defeating Elizabethtown in the semifinals, 2-1.
- Senior forward, Emma Campitelli had a breakout campaign, earning two Landmark Offensive Athlete of the Week Honors, while finishing the season with 11 goals and five assists. First-year Haley Dreisbach cemented her name as a pivotal piece for the River Hawks, tallying seven goals during the 2025 campaign, with six coming against Conference opponents.
- Hannah Garlin remained a defensive staple piece for SU, earning a Landmark Defensive Athlete of the Week Honors. Garlin wrapped up the 2025 campaign earning four goals, six assists, and one defensive save.
