2020-21 General News
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University of Scranton Department of Athletics to Move Forward With Landmark Conference Plan for Basketball, Swimming & Diving
January 12, 2021The University of Scranton department of athletics announced Tuesday afternoon that they plan to move forward with details laid out Monday by the Landmark Conference to begin competition in several winter sports beginning in early February. -
Landmark Conference Updates Plans for Return to Sport (Jan. 11)
January 11, 2021
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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.
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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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The COVID Chronicles - Three University of Scranton Student-Athletes Discuss a Spring without Sports
September 09, 2020At the end of the 2020 spring semester, we caught up with three standouts from three spring sports - softball's Jennifer Sweeney (), women's lacrosse's Jillian Henson (), and baseball's Connor Harding () - on how they dealt with the cancelation of their seasons in March.
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University of Scranton, Landmark Conference Announce Partnership with Blueframe Technologies
September 04, 2020LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Landmark Conference announced Friday it has reached a formal partnership agreement with BlueFrame Technology to create an end-to-end digital network for all eight member institutions, including The University of Scranton.
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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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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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Byrne, Donnelly Earn CSCAA Scholar All-American Accolades
July 10, 2020Two members of The University of Scranton swimming & diving teams were named to the 2019-20 College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-American Team, as juniors Lauren Byrne (Cranford, N.J./Cranford) and Jack Donnelly (Washington Crossing, Pa./Council Rock North) earned selections to the team, which was announced earlier this week.
