SELINSGROVE, PA – Both Susquehanna University basketball programs will enter the 2026-27 season among the top teams in the Landmark Conference, as the men's and women's teams were each selected fourth in the Landmark Conference Preseason Poll.

The preseason recognition comes following successful 2025-26 campaigns for both programs, with the men's team capturing a Landmark Conference Championship and the women's team putting together its most successful season in 30 years.

Men's Basketball

• The Susquehanna men's basketball team enters the 2026-27 campaign looking to build on a memorable championship season that saw the River Hawks capture their third Landmark Conference title in program history and earn their 10th NCAA Tournament appearance.
• After finishing the regular season with a 16-13 overall record, Susquehanna put together an impressive postseason run, winning three consecutive road games to capture the Landmark Conference Championship. The River Hawks' championship run included victories over the top three seeds in the tournament before defeating Wilkes in the championship game.
• Looking ahead, the River Hawks return several contributors from last year's squad, including senior guard Mario Castro Sanchez, who led Susquehanna with 13.6 points per game. Sophomore guard KJ Carson also returns after averaging 8.4 points per game, while senior guard Seamus Rogers provides additional experience.
• Along with fellow upperclassmen AJ Lomax, Logan Rhoades, and Ian Robinson, the program is complemented with an influx of new talent with seven first-years and sophomores that made an impact on last season, including Alex Katusha and Mikey Cumbo. 
• Head coach Frank Marcinek and the River Hawks will look to carry their postseason momentum into another competitive Landmark Conference campaign.
• The River Hawks begin their season this Friday at Saint Francis for a 7 p.m. tipoff. They then host their annual Mike Scheib '78 Tipoff Tournament Nov. 14-15 with Kean, SUNY Geneseo and Wesleyan. 

Women's Basketball

• The Susquehanna women's basketball team also earned a fourth-place selection after putting together a historic 2025-26 season. The River Hawks finished with a 21-5 overall record and a 14-4 mark in Landmark Conference play, recording the program's most successful season in 30 years.
• Susquehanna earned the No. 2 seed in the Landmark Conference Tournament and hosted a Landmark semifinal for the first time in program history. Their 14 conference wins were highlighted with wins over Elizabethtown and Catholic and received votes for the D3hoops.com national poll during the season. 
• The River Hawks showcased their offensive and defensive strengths throughout the season, averaging 72.5 points per game while holding opponents to just 56.8 points per contest. Susquehanna also averaged 44.4 rebounds and 17.9 assists per game.
• Head coach Gabby Holko returns an experienced group featuring several key contributors from last year's squad. Senior guards Annie Greek and Sydney Weyant return after averaging 10.2 and 8.9 points per game, respectively. Senior forward Zoie Maffei also returns after contributing 9.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest.
• With a strong group of returning players and another season of experience under their belts, the River Hawks will look to build on last year's historic campaign and compete for a Landmark Conference Championship.
• The River Hawks open their season with this weekend's home Tipoff Tournament Saturday and Sunday with St. John Fisher, SUNY Cobleskill and Christopher Newport. 

Both Susquehanna programs will begin their 2026-27 campaigns looking to turn their fourth-place preseason selections into another opportunity to compete for conference championships. The River Hawks are set for another exciting season of basketball inside Houts Gymnasium.