ELIZABETHTOWN, PA. – The Susquehanna University women's volleyball team begins its postseason journey Tuesday evening, traveling to Elizabethtown College for a Landmark Conference Tournament First Round matchup against the third-seeded Blue Jays. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Thompson Gymnasium.

The sixth-seeded River Hawks (8-20, 4-5 Landmark) earned their place in the Landmark Tournament with a thrilling five-set victory over Drew University on October 31, securing the final postseason position. Susquehanna will look to carry that competitive energy into Tuesday's elimination matchup as it aims to extend its season and advance to the Landmark Conference Semifinals.

A Look at the Matchup

• Elizabethtown enters Tuesday's contest with a 22-9 overall record and a 6-3 mark in Landmark Conference play. The Blue Jays secured the third seed and home-court advantage after finishing the regular season with a strong conference record.
• The two teams previously met on October 13 in Elizabethtown, with the Blue Jays earning a 3-0 victory. Elizabethtown controlled the match with set victories of 25-16, 25-12 and 25-8. The Blue Jays were led by Lucy Stanek, who recorded 13 kills while hitting .545, while Kinsey Reuwer added eight kills and seven blocks. Zoey Henning contributed 20 assists and 10 digs.
• Elizabethtown has established itself as one of the Landmark's strongest defensive teams, ranking first in the conference in both blocks per set (2.03) and digs per set (17.00). The Blue Jays also lead the conference in opponent hitting percentage, holding opposing offenses to a .119 mark. Their offensive production has been equally impressive, averaging 11.35 kills and 10.38 assists per set.
• Stanek leads the Elizabethtown attack with 364 kills, averaging 3.50 per set, which ranks second in the Landmark Conference. Bailey McFeaters adds 233 kills (2.33 per set), while Reuwer has been a major presence at the net with 116 total blocks, averaging 1.14 per set to lead the conference.
• Henning directs the Blue Jays' offense with 475 assists (5.05 per set) and also leads the team in service aces with 52. Defensively, Emma Rizzutto anchors the back row with 476 digs, averaging 4.45 per set, while Stanek has added 290 digs.

River Hawks Ready for the Postseason

• Susquehanna secured its postseason berth in dramatic fashion, overcoming Drew in a five-set battle on October 31. The River Hawks captured the deciding set 15-9, powered by a career-best performance from Addison Dodge.
• Dodge was outstanding in the victory, recording a match-high 26 kills on 41 attacks while committing just four errors for a .537 hitting percentage. She added four total blocks, including two solo stops, and finished with a career-high 29 points. Her seven kills in the deciding fifth set, including the match-winning point, helped Susquehanna punch its ticket to the postseason.
• The River Hawks also received strong contributions throughout the lineup, totaling 65 kills as a team and hitting .248 against the Rangers. Camille Ince contributed 15 kills while hitting .385, while Lauren Halsey paced the offense with 31 assists. Callie Wince led the defensive effort with 19 digs.
• Ince has continued to provide an important offensive presence for Susquehanna throughout the season. She leads the River Hawks with 270 kills, averaging 2.57 per set, and ranks among the Landmark's top 10 in kills per set. She also leads the team with 324.5 points and has contributed 30 service aces.
• Dodge has been a force on both sides of the net, ranking among the conference leaders in hitting percentage (.273) and blocks per set (0.79). Her 83 total blocks rank second in the Landmark Conference, making her a key piece of the River Hawks' defensive effort.
• Halsey has directed the Susquehanna offense with 544 assists, averaging 5.18 per set, while Wince leads the defensive unit with 352 digs (3.35 per set). The River Hawks also feature a balanced attack with Makenzie Cober providing additional offensive production and Ella Lefelon contributing at the net and from the service line.
• As a team, Susquehanna averages 10.45 kills and 9.48 assists per set. The River Hawks will need to capitalize on their offensive opportunities and find ways to challenge Elizabethtown's formidable blocking and defensive unit.

The Road Ahead

• Tuesday's winner will advance to the Landmark Conference Semifinals on Thursday, November 12, where second-seeded University of Scranton awaits. The semifinal winner will move on to the Landmark Conference Championship on Saturday, November 14.
• For the River Hawks, the path forward begins with Tuesday night's opportunity in Elizabethtown. With their postseason hopes on the line, Susquehanna will look to deliver a strong performance, avenge its regular-season loss to the Blue Jays and keep its season alive.