2019-20 General News
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Legendary University of Scranton Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob Bessoir Passes Away
December 30, 2020Bob Bessoir, a fixture throughout The University of Scranton's Department of Athletics for almost 50 years who went on to put the Royals men's basketball program on the national map in his 29-year tenure as head coach, passed away Wednesday morning at his home. He was 88. -
Jamie Hampsey ‘16 Looks to Record Another K, This Time vs. COVID-19
December 18, 2020Throughout the Fall, The University of Scranton sports information office will be profiling former Royal student-athletes who are on the front lines in the battle against the spread of COVID-19. Our sixth profile features Jamie Hampsey ‘16, a former softball student-athlete for the Royals.
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The University of Scranton Cancels Plans For 2020-21 Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony
December 08, 2020SCRANTON - Due to the continued concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, The University of Scranton Athletics Wall of Fame Induction ceremony and reception will not be held this year. The next class will be inducted in the winter of 2021-22.
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Landmark Conference Updates Plans for Return to Sport (Dec. 3, 2020)
December 03, 2020TOWSON, Md. – The Landmark Conference Presidents’ Council continues to meet diligently while they consider the most up-to-date information and data as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic and a safe return to play for their collegiate sport programs.
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In San Diego, Crilly '15 Finds COVID Can Impact All Ages
November 11, 2020Throughout the Fall, The University of Scranton sports information office will be profiling former Royal student-athletes who are on the front lines in the battle against the spread of COVID-19. Our second profile features Julia Crilly '15, a former volleyball student-athlete (2011-14).
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Landmark Conference Shares Initial Plans for Return to Sport (Nov. 9, 2020)
November 09, 2020The Landmark Conference released the following statement on November 9, 2020:
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Landmark Conference to Feature Scranton Student-Athletes & Staff This Week
November 02, 2020As part of a continuing series throughout the Fall, the Landmark Conference will feature several University of Scranton student-athletes, alumni and staff as the Royals take over the conference's website and social media platforms starting today, Nov. 2 and running through Friday, Nov. 6.
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Theresa Haley ‘86 Prepares & Protects VA Hospital
October 28, 2020Throughout the Fall, The University of Scranton sports information office will be profiling former Royal student-athletes who are on the front lines in the battle against the spread of COVID-19. Our fourth profile features Theresa (Kozlusky) Haley, a 1986 graduate of The University of Scranton and former volleyball letterwinner.
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Ledetsch '08 Adjusts on the Fly, Helps Long Island Block Back COVID-19
October 07, 2020Throughout the Fall, The University of Scranton sports information office will be profiling former Royal student-athletes who are on the front lines in the battle against the spread of COVID-19. Our second profile features Meaghan Curtin-Ledetsch ‘08, a former volleyball student-athlete (2004-07).
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Landmark Conference Fall Semester Update (July 31, 2020)
July 31, 2020The Landmark Conference released the following statement on July 31, 2020
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Rebecca Russo Named Landmark Conference’s Nominee for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Award
July 28, 2020For the second consecutive year, a female University of Scranton student-athlete has been named the Landmark Conference’s nominee for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Award, as former two-sport standout Rebecca Russo (South Windsor, Conn./South Windsor) was chosen by the conference on Tuesday.
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Rebecca Russo Named Landmark Conference’s Nominee for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Award
July 28, 2020For the second consecutive year, a female University of Scranton student-athlete has been named the Landmark Conference’s nominee for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Award, as former two-sport standout Rebecca Russo (South Windsor, Conn./South Windsor) was chosen by the conference on Tuesday.
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Volleyball Earns 2019-20 USMC-AVCA Team Academic Award/Reaches Dig Pink® Fundraising Goal
July 21, 2020For the 12th time in program history and the ninth straight season overall, The University of Scranton volleyball team was honored for their work in the classroom throughout the 2019-20 academic year by earning The United State Marine Corps (USMC)/American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award on Monday.
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Rebecca Russo ‘20 Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award
July 08, 2020TOWSON, Md - Former University of Scranton two-sport standout Rebecca Russo (South Windsor, Conn./South Windsor) was named one of the nine nominees from the Landmark Conference for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year award on Tuesday. The nine nominations is the first time the conference has had a nomination from every institution in its 14-year history.
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University of Scranton Wall of Fame Nominations Now Being Accepted
June 11, 2020The University of Scranton athletics department is now accepting nominations for the Wall of Fame until Aug. 7. The Class of 2020 will be announced this fall with the induction ceremony scheduled for this coming winter on a date to be announced.
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Landmark Conference Releases Return to Play Statement (June 10, 2020)
June 10, 2020The Landmark Conference released the following statement on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
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Connor Harding Garners CoSIDA Academic All-America Honors for Second Straight Year
June 09, 2020Junior outfielder Connor Harding of The University of Scranton baseball team earned College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America honors for the second straight year as announced by the organization on Thursday. Harding was named to the All-America Division III Second Team.
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Softball’s Megan Zinn Named to 2020 CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division III Softball First Team
June 09, 2020For the second consecutive year, senior Megan Zinn (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) of The University of Scranton softball team was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Division III First Team on Tuesday afternoon, becoming the first student-athlete in softball program history to earn the honor twice in a career.
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The University of Scranton Earns Landmark Conference Presidents’ Trophy for First Time
May 26, 2020TOWSON, Md. - For the first time in the history of its athletics program, The University of Scranton was awarded the 2019-20 Landmark Conference Presidents’ Trophy, conference commissioner Katie Boldvich announced on Tuesday afternoon.
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Brianna Stein Named Landmark Conference’s Senior Scholar Athlete for Women’s Golf
May 18, 2020Brianna Stein (Basking Ridge, N.J./Ridge) of The University of Scranton women’s golf team was named the 2019-20 Landmark Conference Senior Scholar Athlete for the sport on Monday afternoon.
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Brianna Stein Named Landmark Conference’s Senior Scholar Athlete for Women’s Golf
May 18, 2020Brianna Stein (Basking Ridge, N.J./Ridge) of The University of Scranton women’s golf team was named the 2019-20 Landmark Conference Senior Scholar Athlete for the sport on Monday afternoon.
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Department of Athletics Hosts Virtual Senior Student-Athlete Celebration, Announces Major Award Winners
May 15, 2020Joined by almost 300 spectators live on Zoom, The University of Scranton Department of Athletics honored the Class of 2020 (and all student-athletes) with their first-ever Virtual Senior Student-Athlete Celebration on Thursday evening.
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Scranton Places 120 Student-Athletes on Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll
May 13, 2020The University of Scranton placed an impressive 120 student-athletes on the 2020 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll that was released by the conference office on Wednesday morning.
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42 Scranton Student-Athletes Named to Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams
May 12, 2020TOWSON, Md. - The Landmark Conference announced its 2020 Spring All-Sportsmanship Team today, as 42 University of Scranton spring sport senior student-athletes were honored for their contributions to their respective programs over their careers.
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Wrestling's Keegan Connelly Earns NWCA Division III Third Team All-American Accolades
April 29, 2020University of Scranton senior wrestler Keegan Connelly (Schwenksville, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic) added another accolade to his long list of career accomplishments earlier this month, as he was named to the 2019-20 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division III All-American Team, earning a Third Team selection at 285 pounds.
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Becca Russo of Women's Lacrosse Named Maverik/Inside Lacrosse Second Team All-American
April 24, 2020Senior Becca Russo of The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team was named an Inside Lacrosse/Maverik Division III Media All-American as announced by the organization on Friday morning. Russo garnered a second team selection for her outstanding play in the truncated 2020 season.
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University of Scranton Athletics Set to Celebrate NCAA D3 Week, April 13-19
April 13, 2020SCRANTON - The University of Scranton is joining with more than 440 schools across the country in celebration of NCAA Division III Week, which officially runs from Monday, April 13 and runs through Sunday, April 19.
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Women’s Swimming & Diving’s Lauren Byrne Named CSCAA Division III All-American
April 07, 2020COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Junior Lauren Byrne (Cranford, N.J./Cranford) of The University of Scranton women’s swimming & diving team was named to the 2019-20 College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Division III All-American Team on Wednesday, becoming just the third Royals women’s swimmer ever to earn the honor.
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Women’s Lacrosse Program to Take Part in Last Shift 2020 on National Student-Athlete Day
April 03, 2020In conjunction with National Student-Athlete Day on Monday, April 6, The University of Scranton women's lacrosse team will band together for a worthy cause and take part in The Last Shift Virtual 5K Challenge in support of the HEADStrong Foundation.
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Wrestling’s Keegan Connelly Reflects on NCAA Championship Experience, Future
March 31, 2020The week of March 9th was gearing up to be one of the most exciting of senior Keegan Connelly’s (Schwenksville, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic) life.
