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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>The University of Scranton Athletics</title><link>http://www.scranton.edu/athletics</link><description>Headlines from University of Scranton Athletics</description><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="/matrix.scranton.edu/rss/athletics/news.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Royals' Men's Lacrosse Team Scores One For Cancer Research</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxnov62009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxnov62009.shtml</guid><description>The biggest goal The University of Scranton men's lacrosse team scored on Sunday, October 11, at the third annual Nick Colleluori Lacrosse Clinic never showed up on the scoreboard.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Bochicchio Scores Twice, Including Match-Winner in Double Overtime, as Royals Upset Top-Seeded Drew, 3-2, in Semifinals of Landmark Tournament Wedneday Evening</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msnov42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msnov42009.shtml</guid><description>MADISON, N.J.—For the second time in three years, The University of Scranton will make an appearance in the championship match of the Landmark Conference tournament.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Royals Drop 3-2 Decision To Top-Seeded Catholic University in Landmark Semifinals Wednesday Afternoon in Washington, DC</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsnov42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsnov42009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, D.C.-It was a roller-coaster ride for The University of Scranton against top-seeded Catholic University in the semifinals of the Landmark Conference tournament Wednesday afternoon.</description></item><item><title>Royal Review for October 26-November 1 (No. nine in weekly series)</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/gnnov42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/gnnov42009.shtml</guid><description>A review of University of Scranton athletic events for the period of October 26-November 1.</description></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccnov22009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccnov22009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Boyce, Carugan Earn Landmark Conference Weekly Honors</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsnov22009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsnov22009.shtml</guid><description>Two University of Scranton fall sports student-athletes were honored by the Landmark Conference today.</description></item><item><title>Royals Land Number Four Seed In Upcoming Landmark Conference Tournament</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsnov12009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsnov12009.shtml</guid><description>Coach Colleen Murphy and the rest of the members of The University of Scranton's women's soccer team can finally stop biting their nails.</description></item><item><title>Royals Capture Landmark Conference Championship; Earn First Conference Title in School History Saturday in Washington, DC</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccoct312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccoct312009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, DC-It turned out to be a historic day for The University of Scranton at the 2009 Landmark Conference championships at the United States Soldiers and Airmans Home this morning.</description></item><item><title>Royals End Tough Season On Positive Note</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct312009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.-The University of Scranton ended a tough season on a positive note Saturday at Marywood University.</description></item><item><title>Royals Place Third at Season-Opening Electric City Duals Today at the Long Center</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wroct312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wroct312009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.-The University of Scranton placed third in the six-team Electric City Duals today at the Long Center.</description></item><item><title>Gillespie, Wieland Spark Royals past Widener, 122-83, Saturday at the Byron Recreational Complex</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimoct312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimoct312009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Widener Hands Royals 108-97 Setback Saturday Afternoon At The Byron Recreational Complex</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimoct312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimoct312009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Royals Pick Up 'Must Win' At Goucher, 1-0</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct312009.shtml</guid><description>TOWSON, Md.-Junior Emily Boyce (Rockville Centre, N.Y./Kellenberg Memorial) kept The University of Scranton's playoff hopes alive with a late goal against Goucher College Saturday afternoon in the Landmark Conference regular-season finale for both teams.  &#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Royals Clinch Landmark Tournament Berth With 3-1 Win At Goucher</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct312009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Carugan Lifts Royals past Goucher, 3-1, In Season Finale Saturday Afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct312009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Wasnetsky, Bohenek Spark Royals to Fourth-Place Finish at Landmark Championships Saturday Morning</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccoct312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccoct312009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, DC-Junior Chris Wasnetsky (Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O'Hara) and sophomore Jason Bohenek (Jessup, Pa./Holy Cross-Bishop O'Hara) posted top-10 finishes to lead The University of Scranton to a fourth-place finish in eight-team field at the 2009 Landmark Conference championships held Saturday morning at United States Soldiers and Airmans Home.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Keystone Tops Royals For 11th Straight Win</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct292009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Second-Half Comeback Falls Short For Royals Wednesday Against Oneonta St.</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct282009.shtml</guid><description>ONEONTA, N.Y.-The University of Scranton scored three goals in the second-half, but it wasn't enough to keep Oneonta State from recording a 4-3 victory at the National Soccer Hall of Fame field Wednesday evening.</description></item><item><title>Royals Hold Off Vassar, 1-0, in Non-Conference Action Tuesday Evening; Carugan Tallies Game-Winning Goal in Final Minute of First Half</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct272009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct272009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Former Royal Basketball Player To Be Featured on America's Next Sports Star</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mboct272009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mboct272009.shtml</guid><description>It’s Lights, Camera, Action! for former University of Scranton men’s basketball player Brian Shahum.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Lady Royals 5th in D3Hoops.com Pre-Season Poll</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wboct272009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wboct272009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton women’s basketball team is ranked fifth in a pre-season national poll conducted by D3Hoops.com.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Drew, Unterstein Honored by Landmark Conference</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct262009.shtml</guid><description>Two University of Scranton fall sport student-athletes were honored by the Landmark Conference today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Drew, Unterstein Honored by Landmark Conference</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct262009.shtml</guid><description>Two University of Scranton fall sport student-athletes were honored by the Landmark Conference today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Royal Review for October 19-October 25 (No. eight in weekly series)</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/gnoct262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/gnoct262009.shtml</guid><description>A wrap-up of University of Scranton athletic events during the period of October 19-October 25</description></item><item><title>Royals Remain in Hunt for Landmark Playoff Spot By Defeating Juniata, 2-1, Sunday Afternoon</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct252009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Royals Move Into Fourth Place In Landmark Standings With 2-0 Win at Juniata</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msococt252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msococt252009.shtml</guid><description>HUNTINGDON, Pa.-The University of Scranton moved into sole possession of the fourth and final playoff spot for the upcoming Landmark Conference tournament by defeating Juniata College, 2-0, Sunday afternoon at Winston Hill Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimoct242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimoct242009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimoct242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimoct242009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Eagles Soar Past Royals, 2-0, Saturday Afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct242009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Eagles Soar Past Royals, 2-0, Saturday Afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/fhoct242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/fhoct242009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.-Juniata College limited The University of Scranton to just two shot attempts en route to a 2-0 victory over in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.</description></item><item><title>Royals Snap 11-Match Losing Streak by Defeating Wilkes, 3-0, in Home Finale Thursday Evening at the Long Center</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct222009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct222009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimoct222009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimoct222009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton men's and women's swim teams will open their 2009-2010 seasons this Saturday, October 24, against FDU-Florham and Cabrini College in Madison, New Jersey, beginning at 1:00 p.m.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimoct222009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimoct222009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton men's and women's swim teams will open their 2009-2010 seasons this Saturday, October 24, against FDU-Florham and Cabrini College in Madison, New Jersey, beginning at 1:00 p.m.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Royals Battle Moravian To 1-1 Tie in Double Overtime in Landmark Action Wednesday at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct212009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.-It's nail-biting time for The University of Scranton-especially after tonight's 1-1 tie in double overtime against Moravian College in Landmark Conference action at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Royals Down Muhlenberg, 1-0, Behind Winter's First Goal of the Season</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct212009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.-Junior forward Tara Winter (Ossining, N.Y./Ossining) scored her first goal of the season to lift The University of Scranton to a 1-0 victory over Muhlenberg College in non-conference action Wednesday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Late Surge Lifts Royals Past Moravian, 4-0, Tuesday Evening at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct202009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct202009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Byrne Named Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Week</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct192009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Royal Review for October 12-October 18 (No. 7 in weekly series)</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/gnoct193009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/gnoct193009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct182009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, DC—The University of Scranton completed Landmark Conference round-robin play today with a 3-0 (16-25, 21-25, 20-25) loss to Goucher College at the DuFour Center on the campus of Catholic University.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Late Second-Half Rally Lifts Royals Past Catholic University, 2-0, Saturday Afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct172009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.-The University of Scranton found itself in a ‘must-win' situation against Catholic University in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Royals, Cardinals Battle to 1-1 Tie in Double Overtime Saturday at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct172009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.-The University of Scranton got the next best thing besides a win in Saturday's Landmark Conference match against Catholic University at Fitzpatrick Field -a 1-1 tie in double overtime.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: Royals Drop 3-0 Decision to 2nd-Ranked Juniata in Landmark Conference Action Saturday</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct172009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, DC-Perennial NCAA powerhouse Juniata College sent The University of Scranton to its ninth straight loss, 3-0 (17-25, 19-25, 12-25), on Saturday afternoon in the first of three Landmark Conference round-robin matches slated for this weekend at the DuFour Center on the campus of the Catholic University of America.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Royals Drop 2-0 Decision at Catholic University Saturday</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct172009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, DC-The University of Scranton is going to need some help in its quest to qualify for the Landmark Conference tournament-especially after today's 2-0 loss to Catholic University at Cardinal Stadium.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: Royals Drop 3-1 Decision At Lycoming Thursday Evening</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct152009.shtml</guid><description>WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.—The University of Scranton suffered its eighth straight loss by dropping a 3-1 decision (16-25, 21-25, 25-15, 23-25) to Lycoming College Thursday evening at Lamade Gymnasium.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer:  Western Connecticut Write-up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct142009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior forward Eileen Sodano (Moscow, Pa./North Pocono) scored two goals, including the match-winner in the 97th minute, to lift The University of Scranton to a 2-1 victory in overtime against Western Connecticut State University Wednesday evening at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey:Carugan Scores Game-Winning Goal In Overtime as Royals Down Montclair State, 2-1, Wednesday Afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct142009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Second-Half Surge Lifts Dickinson Past Royals, 5-1, Tuesday Evening at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct1320091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct1320091.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON,  Pa.—Dickinson College scored four times in the second half to break away from a 1-1 tie at halftime en route to a 5-1 victory over The University of Scranton in non-conference action Tuesday evening at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Royal Review For October 5-October 11 (No. 6 in weekly series)</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/gnoct132009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/gnoct132009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Dombrowski Named Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Week</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct132009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct132009.shtml</guid><description>Brandon Dombrowski (Hockessin, Del./Salesianum), a junior goalie on The University of Scranton men’s soccer team, picked up a weekly honor from the Landmark Conference today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Royals Drop 1-0 Decision to Drew University in Landmark Conference Action Saturday</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct102009.shtml</guid><description>MADISON, N.J.—The University of Scranton was held to only one shot attempt in today’s 1-0 loss to Drew University in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: Royal Women 4th, Men 11th At DeSales Invitational</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccoct102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccoct102009.shtml</guid><description>CENTER VALLEY, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s team put together another solid effort today at the DeSales Invitational.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: Royal Women 4th, Men 11th At DeSales Invitational</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccoct102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccoct102009.shtml</guid><description>CENTER VALLEY, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s team put together another solid effort today at the DeSales Invitational.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Royals Remain Winless in Landmark Conference Action by Dropping 2-0 Decision at Drew</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct102009.shtml</guid><description>MADISON, N.J.—The University of Scranton finds itself in an uphill battle in the Landmark Conference, especially after today’s 2-0 loss to Drew University at Ranger Field.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Royals Snap Five-Game Losing Streak By Downing Drew, 2-1, Saturday Afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct102009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton picked a good time to snap a five-game losing streak Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Lacrosse: Royal Recruits To Debut Sunday, October 11, At 2009 Nick Colleluori Classic</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxoct92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxoct92009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: Royals Drop 3-0 Decision At King's</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct82009.shtml</guid><description>WILKES-BARRE, Pa.—The University of Scranton suffered its seventh straight loss and fell to 5-13 on the season with a 3-0 setback (15-25, 23-25, 19-25) to King’s College at Scandlon Gymnasium Thursday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Paskman Boots Royals past Elizabethtown, 1-0, Wednesday Evening at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct72009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Greyhounds Hand Royals Fifth Straight Loss</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct72009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Straccia's Goal Lifts Royals to Dramatic 2-1 Victory in Double Overtime Against Rowan Monday Evening at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct52009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Crusaders, Royals Raise $500 Through 'Red Card Cancer' Program Saturday At Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/gnoct52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/gnoct52009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Tennis: Pannone Wins B5 Singles Title at ITA Southeast Regional Championships Sunday in Virginia</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtoct52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtoct52009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: Royals Drop Matches to Susquehanna and Catholic Today in Landmark Conference Action</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct42009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Kenyon Tops Royals, 2-0, Sunday Morning at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct42009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Kenyon College scored a pair of goals within a three-minute span early in the second half en route to a 2-0 victory over The University of Scranton in non-conference action Sunday morning at Fitzpatrick Field.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: Royals Drop 3-2 Decision In Landmark Conference Opener Saturday At Moravian</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vboct32009.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.—The University of Scranton failed to hang on to a 2-1 lead en route to a 3-2 loss (25-22, 17-25, 25-21, 21-25, 8-15) to Moravian College in the first of three Landmark Conference round-robin matches that began Saturday and will continue on Sunday.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Royals Down Susquehanna, 2-0, in Landmark Conference Action Saturday Afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msoct32009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton got another solid performance from junior goalie Brandon Dombrowski (Hockessin, Del./Salesianum) Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Crusaders Spoil Royals' Landmark Conference Opener, 1-0 in Double Overtime, Saturday Afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsoct32009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Susquehanna University spoiled The University of Scranton’s Landmark Conference opener Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Kempf's 'Hat Trick' Not Enough To Keep Royals From Dropping 4-3 Decision in Overtime Against Susquehanna in Landmark Conference Opener Saturday Afternoon</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhoct32009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—First-year forward Gretchen Kempf’s (Warrington, Pa./Central Bucks South) three-goal performance wasn’t enough to keep The University of Scranton from dropping a 4-3 decision in overtime against Susquehanna University in its Landmark Conference opener Saturday afternoon at Sassafras Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Tennis: Royals Blank Baptist Bible, 9-0, Friday Afternoon at Poly Hi</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtoct22009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtoct22009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton posted a 9-0 victory over Baptist Bible College Friday afternoon at the Poly Hi Tennis Courts.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Tennis: Caceres, Morra Win Two Matches Apiece To Lead Royals Past Penn State-Harrisburg, 7-2, Thursday at Poly Hi</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtoct12009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtoct12009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Junior Carl Caceres (Teaneck, N.J./Bergen Catholic) and freshman Joe Morra (Bronx, N.Y./Fordham Preparatory) won two matches apiece to lead The University of Scranton to a 7-2 victory over Penn State-Harrisburg in a non-conference match Thursday evening at the Poly Hi Tennis Courts.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men' Soccer: Romanauskas Paces Royals Past Vassar, 3-2, Wednesday in Poughkeepsie, New York</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept302009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept302009.shtml</guid><description>POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.—Freshman Kevin Romanauskas (Elizabethtown, Pa./Elizabethtown Area) came off the bench to score two goals to lift The University of Scranton past Vassar College, 3-2, in non-conference action Wednesday afternoon at Gordon Field.</description></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept292009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Royals Drop 3-1 Decision At King's</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept292009.shtml</guid><description>WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. –  Jenera Quinones scored a pair of goals to lead the King’s College to a 3-1 victory over The University of Scranton Tuesday night at McCarthy Stadium.</description></item><item><title>The Univerity of Scranton: Athletics: Royal Review For September 21-September 27 (No. 4 in weekly series)</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/gnsept292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/gnsept292009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: Scranton-Albright Wrap-up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept282009.shtml</guid><description>READING, Pa.—Albright College handed The University of Scranton its third straight loss, 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-16), in non-conference action Monday evening at the Bollman Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept282009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Cross-Country: Royals Sweep Landmark Conference Cross-Country Weekly Awards</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccsept282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccsept282009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton swept the Landmark Conference weekly awards for men's and women's cross-country, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced this morning.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Cross-Country: Royals Sweep Landmark Conference Cross-Country Weekly Awards</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept282009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton swept the Landmark Conference weekly awards for men's and women's cross-country, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced this morning.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Royal Soccer Teams Looking To "Red Card" Cancer Saturday</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept282009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton's men's and women's soccer teams will be participating in ‘Red Card Cancer' this Saturday, October 3, in conjunction with their Landmark Conference doubleheader against Susquehanna University at Fitzpatrick Field.  The women's match will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the men at 3:30 p.m.  Admission is free.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Golf: Susquehanna Invitational Write-Up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/article-sample.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/article-sample.shtml</guid><description>HUMMELS WHORF, Pa.-Freshman Chris Schank (Dunmore, Pa./Scranton Preparatory) carded a seven-over-par 77 to lead The University of Scranton to a fifth-place finish in the 14-team field at the Susquehanna Fall Invitational Saturday at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: 21st-Ranked Haverford, Gettysburg Top Royals</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept262009.shtml</guid><description>GETTYSBURG, Pa.—The University of Scranton lost a pair of matches in non-conference action today.  &#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Muhlenberg-Scranton Write-Up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept262009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Junior midfielder Chelsea Paskman (Chalfont, Pa./Central Bucks South) converted a direct kick from 19 yards out in the 83rd minute of the second half to lift The University of Scranton past Muhlenberg College, 2-1, in non-conference action Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: USMMA-Scranton Write-Up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept262009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The United States Merchant Marine Academy ended two years of frustration against The University of Scranton in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: Leeber Invitational Write-Up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccsept262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccsept262009.shtml</guid><description>FAIRFIELD, CONN.-Chris Wasnetsky (Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O'Hara) proved today that he can run with the big boys.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: Leeber Invitational Write-Up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept262009.shtml</guid><description>FAIRFIELD, CONN.-Chris Wasnetsky (Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O'Hara) proved today that he can run with the big boys.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Game Summary: Scranton-Stevens Tech</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept252009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Tennis: Scranton-Lycoming Write-up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtsept242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtsept242009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Misericordia-Scranton Write-up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept232009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept232009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON,  Pa.—The University of Scranton battled Misericordia University to a 1-1 tie in double overtime Wednesday evening at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Scranton-DVC Write-up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept232009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept232009.shtml</guid><description>DOYLESTOWN, Pa.-First-year midfielder Emily Farrell's (Telford, Pa./Souderton Area) goal with 16:50 remaining in the first half lifted The University of Scranton past Delaware Valley College, 1-0, Wednesday afternoon.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Royals Down Misericordia, 3-0, Behind 14-Save Performance by Rocklein</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept232009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept232009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton got another strong performance from junior goalie Deirdre Rocklein (Islip Terrace, N.Y./East Islip) in Wednesday’s 3-0 victory over Misericordia University at Fitzpatrick Field.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: Scranton-Oneonta St. Write-up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept222009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept222009.shtml</guid><description>ONEONTA, N.Y.—Senior Marie Newkirk (Port Washington, N.Y./Kellenberg Memorial) had 10 kills and four digs and first-year outside hitter Jenell McFadden (Springfield, Pa./Merion Mercy Academy) finished with nine kills and 12 digs to lead The University of Scranton to a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Oneonta State Tuesday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Golf: Royals Down King's, 304-344, Monday Afternoon At The Wyoming Valley Country Club</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfsept212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfsept212009.shtml</guid><description>WILKES-BARRE, Pa.-Freshman Chris Schank (Dunmore, Pa./Scranton Preparatory) fired a one-over-par 73 to lead The University of Scranton to a 304-344 victory over King's College at the Wyoming Valley Country Club Monday afternoon.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: Canning, Parker, Wasnetsky Earn Landmark Conference Weekly Awards</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept212009.shtml</guid><description>Three University of Scranton fall sport student-athletes were honored by the Landmark Conference today.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: Canning, Parker, Wasnetsky Earn Landmark Conference Weekly Awards</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept212009.shtml</guid><description>Three University of Scranton fall sport student-athletes were honored by the Landmark Conference today.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: Canning, Parker, Wasnetsky Earn Landmark Conference Weekly Awards</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept212009.shtml</guid><description>Three University of Scranton fall sport student-athletes were honored by the Landmark Conference today.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Tennis: Caceres, McGurrin, Parisi Honored For Academics</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtsept212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtsept212009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Golf: Riley Paces Royals To 5th-Place Finish At Empire 8 Fall Invitational Sunday</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfsept202009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfsept202009.shtml</guid><description>MACEDON, N.Y.-Freshman Justin Riley (Haymarket, Va./Battlefield) made quite a debut for The University of Scranton golf team at the Empire 8 Conference Fall Invitational Sunday at the Blue Heron Country Club.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Tennis: Royals Split Matches Saturday At Poly-Hi</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtsept192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtsept192009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.-The University of Scranton split a pair of matches at the Poly-Hi Tennis Courts on campus today to open the fall portion of its 2010 schedule.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Scranton-Misericordia Write-up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept192009.shtml</guid><description>DALLAS, Pa.—The scoring parade continued for The University of Scranton Saturday afternoon against Misericordia University.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: Cougar Classic Write-Up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept192009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Junior Chris Wasnetsky (Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O’Hara) outlasted two-time Landmark Conference defending champion Paul Thistle of Susquehanna University to win the Cougar Classic individual title for the second time in his career Saturday at Misericordia University.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Cross-Country: Cougar Classic Write-Up</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccsept192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccsept192009.shtml</guid><description>DALLAS, Pa.—Led by a seventh-place finish by senior Stephanie Huth (Willingboro, N.J./Holy Cross), The University of Scranton finished third in the 12-team field at the Cougar Classic on the campus of Misericordia University Saturday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Match Summary: Alvernia-Scranton</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept192009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Junior forward Nick Glavan (East Northport, N.Y./St. Anthony’s) and senior forward Ray Straccia (Allentown, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic) scored a goal apiece within a 14-minute span of the first half to lift The University of Scranton to a 2-1 victory over Alvernia University Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Royal Soccer Programs Move Up In NSCAA Regional Polls</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept182009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton men's and women's soccer teams continue to move up in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Mid-Atlantic region top-10 polls.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Royal Soccer Programs Move Up In NSCAA Regional Polls</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept182009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton men's and women's soccer teams continue to move up in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Mid-Atlantic region top-10 polls.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: Scranton-BBC Match Summary</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept172009.shtml</guid><description>CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa.-The University of Scranton failed to hang out to a 2-0 lead en route to a 3-2 loss to Baptist Bible College at Huckaby Gymnasium Thursday evening.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Game Summary: Scranton-Ursinus</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept162009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept162009.shtml</guid><description>COLLEGEVILLE, Pa.—Senior midfielder Jeff Bochicchio (Lake Ariel, Pa./North Pocono) scored two goals within a four-minute span midway through the second half to lift The University of Scranton to a 2-1 victory over Ursinus College Wednesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Royals Down King's, 6-0, For Fourth Straight Win</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept152009.shtml</guid><description>WILKES-BARRE, Pa.—The University of Scranton continued its hold over King’s College at McCarthy Stadium Tuesday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: McFadden Earns All-Tournament Honors</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept142009.shtml</guid><description>Jenell McFadden (Springfield, Pa./Merion Mercy Academy), a first-year outside hitter on The University of Scranton volleyball team, earned all-tournament honors at the Scranton Invitational this past weekend at the John J. Long, S.J., Center.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Rocklein Named Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Week</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept142009.shtml</guid><description>Deirdre Rocklein (Islip Terrace, N.Y./East Islip), a junior goalie on The University of Scranton field hockey team, was honored by the Landmark Conference today.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Tennis: Match Summary: Scranton-Lebanon Valley</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtsept132009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtsept132009.shtml</guid><description>ANNVILLE, Pa.—The University of Scranton jumped out to a 2-1 lead after doubles play in its season-opener against Lebanon Valley College Sunday afternoon, but the Flying Dutchmen won five of six singles matches to pull out a 6-3 victory.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Game Summary: Lebanon Valley-Scranton</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept122009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept122009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior midfielder Emily MacPhee (Holland, Pa./Council Rock) scored her first goal of the season to lift The University of Scranton to a 1-0 victory over Lebanon Valley College Saturday evening at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Game Summary: Scranton-Rochester</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept122009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept122009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.-First-year forward Gretchen Kempf (Warrington, Pa./Central Bucks South) had a goal and an assist to spark The University of Scranton to a 2-1 victory over the University of Rochester Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Game Summary: Cortland State</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept122009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept122009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON,  Pa.—Freshman midfielder’s Patrick Daley (Rochester, N.Y./Aquinas) made his first career goal a memorable one in The University of Scranton’s 2-1 victory over Cortland State University Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept92009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Quick Start Propels Royals Past Wilkes, 4-2, Wednesday Afternoon</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept92009.shtml</guid><description>KINGSTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton scored three goals in the opening 35 minutes of play en route to a 4-2 victory over Wilkes University at Ralston Field Wednesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: Wasnetsky Picks Up Two Weekly Awards</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept92009.shtml</guid><description>“To the victor belong the spoils,” so it should be no surprise that junior Chris Wasnetsky (Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O’Hara) picked up two weekly awards today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: Royals Overcome Slow Start To Defeat Marywood, 3-1, For First Win of the Season Tuesday At The Long Center</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept82009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton shook off a slow start to defeat cross-town neighbor Marywood University, 3-1 (22-25, 25-11, 25-17, 25-19), Tuesday evening at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Daley, Picciano, Straccia Earn All-Tournament Honors</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept82009.shtml</guid><description>Three members of The University of Scranton men’s soccer team were named to the Scrapyard Classic all-tournament team at Franklin &amp; Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this past weekend.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Tirney Sparks Royals Past Marywood, 2-0, Monday Afternoon at Marywood Stadium</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept72009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Junior forward Kaitlyn Tirney (Springfield, Pa./Springfield) played a major role in The University of Scranton’s 2-0 victory over Marywood University Monday afternoon.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Franklin &amp; Marshall Hands Royals First Loss, 1-0, Saturday Evening</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept52009.shtml</guid><description>LANCASTER, Pa.—Charlie Welsh scored a goal in the 70th minute of the second half to lift Franklin &amp; Marshall College to a 1-0 victory over The University of Scranton Saturday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Late Goal by Cognetti Lifts Royals Past Farmingdale St., 1-0</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept52009.shtml</guid><description>FARMINGDALE, N.Y.—Sophomore midfielder Tina Cognetti’s (Westfield, N.J./Westfield) first career goal could not have come at a better time for The University of Scranton Saturday afternoon.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: Royals Drop 2-0 Decision at Hartwick</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept52009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: WASNETSKY REPEATS AS NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION; ROYALS PLACE SECOND IN TEAM STANDINGS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept42009.shtml</guid><description>WILKES-BARRE, Pa.—Junior Chris Wasnetsky (Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O’Hara) defended his individual title at the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic Friday afternoon at the Hollenback Golf Course.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Cross-Country: ROYALS WIN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CLASSIC, PLACE FIVE RUNNERS IN TOP EIGHT; STEPANIE HUTH LEADS SCRANTON WITH SECOND-PLACE FINISH</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccsept42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccsept42009.shtml</guid><description>WILKES-BARRE, Pa.—The University of Scranton placed five runners in the top eight to capture the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic team title Friday afternoon at the Hollenbeck Golf Course.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: EARLY GOAL HOLDS UP AS SKIDMORE DOWNS ROYALS, 1-0,FRIDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept42009.shtml</guid><description>FARMINGDALE, N.Y.—An early goal stood up for Skidmore College against The University of Scranton in a match played on the campus of Farmingdale State College Friday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: STRACCIA SCORES GAME-WINNER IN OVERTIME AS ROYALS DOWN EASTERN, 3-2, TO IMPROVE TO 2-0; PICCIANO CONTRIBUTES TO WIN WITH GOAL AND ASSIST</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept42009.shtml</guid><description>LANCASTER, Pa.—The University of Scranton fought back from a 2-0 deficit to pull out a 3-2 victory in overtime against Eastern University in a match played on the campus of Franklin &amp; Marshall College Friday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: ROYALS DOWN LIONS, 1-0, IN HOME OPENER THURSDAY EVENING AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept32009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior forward Liz Carugan (South Salem, N.Y./John Jay) scored a goal from 10 yards out on a ball served up by first-year forward Gretchen Kempf (Warrington, Pa./Central Bucks South) to lift The University of Scranton to a 1-0 victory over Albright College Thursday evening at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: WIDENER SPOILS ARMES’ HEAD COACHING DEBUT WITH 3-0 WIN WEDNESDAY AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept22009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbsept22009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Widener University spoiled Kelly Armes’ head coaching debut at The University of Scranton Wednesday evening at the Long Center.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: MALONE’S GOAL LIFTS ROYALS PAST WILLIAM PATERSON, 1-0, IN SEASON-OPENER TUESDAY EVENING</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept12009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wssept12009.shtml</guid><description>WAYNE, N.J.—First-year midfielder Noelle Malone (Rockville Centre, N.Y./Kellenberg Memorial) scored an unassisted goal in the 33rd minute of the first half to lift The University of Scranton to a 1-0 victory over William Paterson University in the season-opener for both teams Tuesday evening.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: BRONCZYK, DREW COMBINE FOR TWO GOALS AND TWO ASSISTS TO LIFT ROYALS PAST LEBANON VALLEY, 3-0, IN SEASON-OPENER TUESDAY AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept12009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/mssept12009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON,  Pa.—Senior midfielder Matt Bronczyk (Moorestown, N.J./Moorestown) and junior forward Michael Drew (Sellersville, Pa./Lansdale Catholic) combined for two goals and two assists to lead The University of Scranton to a 3-0 victory over Lebanon Valley College in the season opener for both teams Tuesday evening at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: WILKES TOPS ROYALS, 5-2, IN SEASON-OPENER TUESDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept120091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept120091.shtml</guid><description>KINGSTON, Pa.—Wilkes University scored four unanswered goals in the second half to break away from a 1-1 tie at halftime en route to a 5-2 victory over The University of Scranton in the season-opener for both teams Tuesday afternoon at Ralston Field.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Cross-Country: BOHENEK, ROE CAPTURE 1ST-PLACE HONORS IN NON-TEAM SCORING EVENT WITH MARYWOOD TUESDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccsept12009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccsept12009.shtml</guid><description>DUNMORE, Pa.—University of Scranton sophomore runner Jason Bohenek (Jessup, Pa./Holy Cross-Bishop O’Hara) finished first in a time of 10:15 over a 3000-meter course against Marywood University in a non-team scoring event held at the Pennsylvania State University-Worthington Scranton campus Tuesday afternoon.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Cross-Country: BOHENEK, ROE CAPTURE 1ST-PLACE HONORS IN NON-TEAM SCORING EVENT WITH MARYWOOD TUESDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept12009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccsept12009.shtml</guid><description>DUNMORE, Pa.—University of Scranton sophomore runner Jason Bohenek (Jessup, Pa./Holy Cross-Bishop O’Hara) finished first in a time of 10:15 over a 3000-meter course against Marywood University in a non-team scoring event held at the Pennsylvania State University-Worthington Scranton campus Tuesday afternoon.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: 2009 Field Hockey Outlook</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept12009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhsept12009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton field hockey team has made significant progress during Colleen Mahon's four-year tenure as head coach.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: Women's Soccer Outlook</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsaug282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsaug282009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton women's soccer team will be the hunted rather than the hunter during the upcoming 2009 season.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Soccer: Men's Soccer Outlook</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msaug282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msaug282009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Soccer: MacPhee, Sodano, Paskman To Serve As Royal Captains</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsaug262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/soccer/news/wsaug262009.shtml</guid><description>Colleen Murphy, head women's soccer coach at The University of Scranton, has announced that seniors Emily MacPhee (Holland, Pa./Council Rock) and Eileen Sodano (Moscow, Pa./North Pocono) and junior Chelsea Paskman (Chalfont, Pa./Central Bucks South) will serve captains for the upcoming 2009 season.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Cross-Country: Royal Women Second, Men Third in Landmark Conference Pre-Season Polls</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccaug292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccaug292009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Cross-Country: Royal Women Second, Men Third in Landmark Conference Pre-Season Polls</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccaug292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/crosscountry/news/wccaug292009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Golf: ROYAL MEN’S GOLF PROGRAM JOINS EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfaug212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfaug212009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Volleyball: Armes Promoted To Interim Volleyball Coach</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbaug192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/volleyball/news/vbaug192009.shtml</guid><description>Toby Lovecchio, director of athletics at The University of Scranton, has announced that Kelly Armes has been promoted from assistant volleyball coach to interim head volleyball coach for the upcoming 2009 season.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Lacrosse: NEPA Lacrosse Coaches &amp; Fathers Clinic Set for Saturday, September 12, at Fitzpatrick Field</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxaug182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxaug182009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Basketball: ROYALS BOLSTER LINEUP WITH ADDITION OF FITZPATRICK, O’CONNELL</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjuly232009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjuly232009.shtml</guid><description>Carl Danzig, head men’s basketball coach at The University of Scranton, has bolstered his lineup for the upcoming 2009-2010 season with the addition of two transfers.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Basketball: Kearney, (Pierangeli) Pearson Join Head Coaching Ranks</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjuly202009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjuly202009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Basketball:  HAWKES, HILTUNEN, TORTO TO JOIN LADY ROYALS FOR 2009-2010 SEASON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjuly92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjuly92009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton women’s basketball team added three more recruits for the upcoming 2009-2010 season, veteran head coach Mike Strong announced today.</description></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Lacrosse: Kevin Dugan Away Until August 3</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxjuly72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxjuly72009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Baseball: Psihoules Honored Again</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basejune302009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basejune302009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Basketball:  Farell, Lavelle, Mineo To Join Royals For 2009-2010 Season</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjune242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjune242009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Women's Basketball: Dunmore's Pallotta To Join Lady Royals</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjune242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjune242009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Men's Lacrosse: Kevin Dugan's African Lacrosse Outreach:  A Journal of Thoughts &amp; Experience</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxjune222009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxjune222009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>The University of Scranton: Athletics: Field Hockey: 2008 All-Landmark Conference selections</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhnov132008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhnov132008.shtml</guid><description>University of Scranton sophomore back Beth McLaughlin (Middletown, N.J./Middletown South) and senior midfielder Diana Rocklein (Islip Terrace, N.Y./East Islip) earned second-team all-Landmark Conference honors in field hockey for the second straight year, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced today.</description></item><item><title>STALLONE NAMED THIRD-TEAM ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN; BECOMES 23RD STUDENT-ATHLETE FROM SCRANTON TO EARN THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemay282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemay282009.shtml</guid><description>Chris Stallone (South Plainfield, N.J./South Plainfield), a sophomore outfielder on The University of Scranton baseball team, has picked up another prestigious award—only this time for his exploits in the classroom.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>PSIHOULES, STALLONE EARN ECAC HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemay272009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemay272009.shtml</guid><description>Two members of The University of Scranton baseball team have been named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) South all-star team.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>BLIGH REPEATS AS ABCA MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL SELECTION</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemay182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemay182009.shtml</guid><description>Chris Bligh (Jersey City, N.J./St. Peter’s Preparatory), a junior on The University of Scranton baseball team, has been named first-team all-Mid-Atlantic region by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)-Rawlings. &#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Dear Prospective Student-Athlete(s):</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/may142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/may142009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>ROYALS LAND FOUR ON ALL-LANDMARK CONFERENCE TEAMS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemay112009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemay112009.shtml</guid><description>Four members of The University of Scranton baseball team earned all-Landmark Conference honors, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmay82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmay82009.shtml</guid><description>Deirdre Wylie (Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland), a junior on The University of Scranton women’s tennis team, and her younger sister, sophomore Danielle Wylie (Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland), were named all-Landmark Conference in a ballot conducted among the conference’s head coaches, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>STALLONE NAMED DISTRICT II ALL-ACADEMIC</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemay72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemay72009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>CACERES, MELIDEO, McGURRIN REPEAT AS ALL-LANDMARK CONFERENCE SELECTIONS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmay72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmay72009.shtml</guid><description>Three University of Scranton men’s tennis players were named all-Landmark Conference in a ballot conducted among the conference’s head coaches, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KORNOBIS REPEATS AS LANDMARK CONFERENCE 2ND-TEAM SELECTION;  NAPP, CEFALU ALSO HONORED</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmay52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmay52009.shtml</guid><description>	Joel Cookson, associate commissioner of the Landmark Conference, announced today that three members of The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team have been named all-conference in a ballot conducted among the league’s head coaches.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS LAND FOUR ON ALL-LANDMARK CONFERENCE TEAMS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmay62009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmay62009.shtml</guid><description>Four members of The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team were named all-Landmark Conference in a ballot conducted among the league’s head coaches, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KORNOBIS REPEATS AS LANDMARK CONFERENCE 2ND-TEAM SELECTION;  NAPP, CEFALU ALSO HONORED</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmay520091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmay520091.shtml</guid><description>Joel Cookson, associate commissioner of the Landmark Conference, announced today that three members of The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team have been named all-conference in a ballot conducted among the league’s head coaches.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>VOSILLA, ZELENIAK EARN 2ND-TEAM ALL-LANDMARK CONFERENCE HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmay32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmay32009.shtml</guid><description>Two members of The University of Scranton softball team were named all-Landmark Conference in a ballot conducted among the conference’s seven head coaches, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner announced this afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SECOND AT LANDMARK INVITATIONAL</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfmay22009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfmay22009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>ROYALS' BID TO WIN LANDMARK TITLE FALLS SHORT AGAINST USMMA SATURDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmay22009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmay22009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team’s bid to win the Landmark Conference championship fell short against the United States Merchant Marine Academy this afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP 8-1 DECISION AT #1 MORAVIAN IN SEMIFINALS OF LANDMARK TOURNAMENT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON IN BETHLEHEM</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr292009.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s tennis team was knocked out of the Landmark Conference tournament by top-seeded Moravian College, 8-1, in a semifinal match Wednesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS KNOCK OFF TOP-SEEDED GOUCHER, 10-9, TO MOVE INTO LANDMARK CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr292009.shtml</guid><description>TOWSON, Md.—In three short seasons, University of Scranton head men’s lacrosse coach Kevin Dugan has the Royals within one game of a conference championship.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>11TH-RANKED CARDINALS TOP ROYALS, 18-5, IN SEMIFINALS OF LANDMARK TOURNAMENT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON IN WASHINGTON, DC</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr292009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP PAIR TO LEBANON VALLEY IN SEASON-FINALE TUESDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr282009.shtml</guid><description>ANNVILLE, Pa.—The University of Scranton softball team ended its 2009 season on a down note by dropping a pair of games to Lebanon Valley College Tuesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS END 2009 SEASON WITH 6-0 LOSS TO MORAVIAN COLLEGE IN SEMIFINALS OF LANDMARK TOURNAMENT TUESDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr282009.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.—The University of Scranton men’s tennis team’s 2009 season came to a close Tuesday afternoon with a 6-0 loss to Moravian College in the semifinals of the Landmark Conference tournament.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP 7-3 DECISION TO WILKES IN SEASON-FINALE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT ARTILLERY PARK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr282009.shtml</guid><description>KINGSTON, Pa.—A one-run lead didn’t hold up too long for The University of Scranton in today’s season finale against Wilkes University at Artillery Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP TWO TO MARYWOOD MONDAY EVENING AT TRIPP PARK; ZELENIAK LEADS SCRANTON WITH FOUR HITS, INCLUDING TWO-RUN HOME RUN IN OPENER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr272009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr272009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton softball team returned to action for the first time in eight days and dropped both games of a non-conference doubleheader to cross-town neighbor Marywood University Monday evening at Tripp Park.</description></item><item><title>CURTIN NAMED ROYALS’ ATHLETE OF THE WEEK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr272009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr272009.shtml</guid><description>Caroline Curtin (Shirley, N.Y./William Floyd), a senior on the women’s tennis team, has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week for the period ending Sunday, April 26.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS CLOSE OUT LANDMARK CONFERENCE SERIES WITH 12-5 VICTORY OVER USMMA SUNDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr262009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton salvaged a three-game Landmark Conference series by defeating the United States Merchant Marine Academy, 12-5, Sunday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DOWN DREW, 8-1, TO LOCK UP NO. 4 SEED IN UPCOMING LANDMARK TOURNAMENT</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr252009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s tennis team sewed up the number four seed for the upcoming Landmark Conference tournament by defeating Drew University, 8-1, Saturday afternoon at the Poly Hi Tennis Courts.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>DREW TOPS ROYALS, 7-2; SCRANTON FALLS TO NO. 3 SEED IN UPCOMING LANDMARK TOURNAMENT</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr252009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Defending Landmark Conference champion Drew University swept all three doubles and won four of six matches in singles to hand The University of Scranton its second straight setback, 7-2, Saturday afternoon at the Poly Hi Tennis Courts.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS’ BID TO RETURN TO LANDMARK CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT ENDS SATURDAY WITH LOSSES TO USMMA</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr252009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton baseball team’s bid to return to the Landmark Conference tournament ended with a pair of losses to the United States Merchant Marine Academy today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SHUT OUT IN LANDMARK REGULAR-SEASON FINALE AT DREW; SCRANTON TO ENTER CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT AS NO. 4 SEED</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr252009.shtml</guid><description>MADISON, N.J.—The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team would just as soon forget today’s Landmark Conference regular-season finale against Drew University at Ranger Stadium&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS WRAP UP NO. THREE SEED IN UPCOMING LANDMARK TOURNAMENT BY DEFEATING GOUCHER, 18-8, SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT FITZPATRICK FIELD; PRYOR LEADS WAY WITH CAREER-HIGH 6 GOALS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr252009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team locked up the number three seed in the upcoming Landmark Conference tournament by defeating Goucher College, 18-8, Saturday at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SNAP 3-MATCH SLIDE BY DEFEATING PENN STATE-ABINGTON, 9-0, THURSDAY EVENING</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr232009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr232009.shtml</guid><description>ABINGTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s tennis team ended a three-match losing streak Thursday evening with a 9-0 victory over Penn State-Abington.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS EDGE WILKES, 309-310, TO EVEN RECORD AT 3-3; MORONEY TIES CAREER-LOW ROUND WITH TWO-OVER-PAR 74</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr242009.shtml</guid><description>WILKES-BARRE, Pa.—The University of Scranton golf team pulled out a victory by one stroke over Wilkes University Friday afternoon at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>GREYHOUNDS SNAP ROYALS’ 6-MATCH WINNING STREAK WITH 6-3 VICTORY IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION THURSDAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr232009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr232009.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.—The University of Scranton men’s tennis team had a season-long six-match winning streak snapped with a 6-3 loss to Moravian College in Landmark Conference action Thursday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROWAN ROLLS PAST ROYALS, 15-2, THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr232009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr232009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Rowan University put the clamps on The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team in non-conference action Thursday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>RAIANI DRIVES IN TWO RUNS DURING 4-RUN RALLY IN THE EIGHTH TO SPARK ROYALS PAST MARYWOOD, 7-4, TUESDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr222009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr222009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Junior pinch-hitter Rich Raiani (West Caldwell, N.J./Seton Hall Preparatory) delivered a two-run single during a four-run rally in the eighth inning to spark The University of Scranton baseball team to a 7-4 victory over cross-town neighbor Marywood University at Pacer Field Tuesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>MORONEY HONORED AS ROYAL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr222009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr222009.shtml</guid><description>For the first time this season, a member of the men’s golf team has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>STRONG SECOND-HALF EFFORT LIFTS ROYALS PAST PACERS, 14-8, TUESDAY EVENING AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr212009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team scored seven straight goals during a seven-minute span to break away from a one-goal lead en route to a 14-8 victory over cross-town neighbor Marywood University Tuesday evening at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROCKLEIN JOINS 100-GOAL CLUB AS ROYALS DOWN MARYWOOD, 18-6, TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr212009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior midfielder Diana Rocklein (Islip Terrace, N.Y./East Islip) reached a personal milestone in The University of Scranton’s 18-6 victory over Marywood University in non-conference action Tuesday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>SCRANTON YOUTH LACROSSE ASSOCIATION (SYLA) TO HOLD SCRIMMAGE AT HALFTIME OF ROYALS’ MEN’S LACROSSE GAME AGAINST MARYWOOD TUESDAY EVENING AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr202009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr202009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP PAIR TO MISERICORDIA SUNDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr192009.shtml</guid><description>DALLAS, Pa.—The University of Scranton softball team dropped a pair of games to Misericordia University this afternoon in non-conference action at Anderson Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA TAKES TWO-SHOT LEAD OVER McDANIEL AND ELIZABETHTOWN IN OPENING ROUND OF GLENMAURA NATIONAL COLLEGIATE INVITATIONAL; ROYALS FOURTH BEHIND PAIR OF 76s FROM MORONEY AND SPARKS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr192009.shtml</guid><description>MOOSIC, Pa.—York College of Pennsylvania shot a four-score total of 308 to take a two-shot lead over McDaniel College (Md.) and Elizabethtown College after the opening round of the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational Sunday.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP 4-2 DECISION TO JUNIATA IN THIRD GAME OF LANDMARK SERIES SUNDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr192009.shtml</guid><description>HUNTINGDON, Pa.—The University of Scranton fell back into a tie for the fourth and final playoff spot in the upcoming Landmark Conference tournament by dropping a 4-2 decision to Juniata College Sunday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP 7-2 DECISION TO GOUCHER IN LANDMARK ACTION SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE POLY HI TENNIS COURTS; DEIRDRE WYLIE WINS TWO MATCHES FOR SCRANTON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr182009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s tennis team suffered a 7-2 loss to Goucher College in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon at the Poly Hi Tennis Courts.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS END LANDMARK PLAY BY SWEEPING DREW; MATYAS DRIVES IN GAME-WINNING RUN IN OPENER AND ZACCHEO TOSSES TWO-HITTER IN SECOND</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr182009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton softball team ended the Landmark Conference portion of its schedule on a positive note Saturday afternoon at Tripp Park.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>9TH-RANKED CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY DOWNS ROYALS, 16-9, SATURDAY IN NATION’S CAPITAL; PRYOR LEADS SCRANTON WITH TWO GOALS AND TWO ASSISTS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr182009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, D.C.—Catholic University jumped out to a 10-3 halftime lead en route to a 16-9 victory over The University of Scranton in Landmark Conference women’s lacrosse action Saturday.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO SIX WITH 9-0 VICTORY OVER GOUCHER IN LANDMARK ACTION SATURDAY AT POLY HI</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr182009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton men’s tennis team extended its season-long winning streak to six by defeating Goucher College, 9-0, in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon at the Poly Hi Tennis Courts.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS LOCK UP LANDMARK CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT BID WITH 9-8 OVERTIME VICTORY AGAINST CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY IN WASHINGTON, DC, SATURDAY; NAPP SCORES GAME-WINNER WITH 1:57 LEFT IN OT</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr182009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, D.C.—Freshman attacker Robby Napp (Spring Lake, N.J./Christian Brothers Academy) capped off a game-high four-goal performance with an unassisted goal with 1:57 remaining in overtime to lift The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team past Catholic University, 9-8, Saturday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SPLIT LANDMARK CONFERENCE DOUBLEHEADER AGAINST JUNIATA; TAKE OPENER, 16-5, WHILE LATE RALLY FALLS SHORT IN NIGHTCAP, 5-4</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr182009.shtml</guid><description>HUNTINGDON, Pa.—The University of Scranton split a 7-inning doubleheader against Juniata College Saturday afternoon, pounding out 15 hits en route to a 16-5 win in the opener, but falling short in the nightcap, 5-4.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>LADY GREYHOUNDS BLANK ROYALS, 9-0, IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr162009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr162009.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s tennis team returned to the courts for the first time in eight days and suffered a 9-0 loss to Moravian College in Landmark Conference action Wednesday afternoon.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>COUGARS CRUISE PAST ROYALS, 16-3, THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT CONNELL PARK; STALLONE’S INCREDIBLE STREAK COMES TO AN END</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr162009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr162009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Misericordia University handed The University of Scranton baseball team an old-fashion whuppin’ Thursday afternoon at Connell Park.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP PAIR OF MATCHES TO KING’S AND MISERICORDIA WEDNESDAY AT GLENMAURA NATIONAL; BRESNAHAN LEADS SCRANTON WITH AN 81</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr152009.shtml</guid><description>MOOSIC, Pa.—The University of Scranton dropped a pair of matches to King’s College and Misericordia University this afternoon at Glenmaura National.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>YOUNGSTROM’S 4-GOAL EFFORT LIFTS ROYALS PAST MORAVIAN, 11-4, IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION WEDNESDAY AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr152009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior attacker Nick Youngstrom (Vestal, N.Y./Vestal) scored four goals in the first period to spark The University of Scranton past Moravian College, 11-4, in Landmark Conference action Wednesday evening at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>PRYOR’S CAREER-TYING 5-GOAL EFFORT SPARKS ROYALS PAST MISERICORDIA, 22-10, TUESDAY EVENING</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr142009.shtml</guid><description>DALLAS, Pa.—Sophomore attacker Caroline Pryor (Robbinsville, N.J./Notre Dame) tied her career-high with five goals to lead The University of Scranton past Misericordia University, 22-10, in non-conference action Tuesday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS-KING’S GAME SUSPENDED DUE TO DARKNESS; TO BE RESUMED THURSDAY, APRIL 23, AT BETZER FIELD IN WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr142009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton non-conference baseball game against King’s College this afternoon at Connell Park was suspended after seven innings because of darkness.  The game will be resumed on Thursday, April 23, at Betzler Field in Wilkes-Barre Township with the score tied at 10-10.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS ROLL USMMA, 9-0, FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT WIN; MELIDEO AND CACERES POST CAREER WINS 31 AND 29 IN SINGLES, RESPECTIVELY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr132009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr132009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton men’s tennis team cruised to its fifth straight victory Monday by downing the United States Merchant Marine Academy, 9-0, in Landmark Conference action.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS EDGE MONARCHS, 315-317, AT WYOMING VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB MONDAY TO IMPROVE TO 2-1; MORONEY TAKES MEDALIST HONORS WITH CAREER-LOW ROUND OF 74</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr132009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr132009.shtml</guid><description>WILKES-BARRE, Pa.—Senior Sean Moroney (Highland Mills, N.Y./Monroe Woodbury) carded a career-low round of 74 to earn medalist honors Monday afternoon as The University of Scranton golf team edged King’s College, 315-317, at the Wyoming Valley Country Club.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>GIGLIO NAMED LANDMARK CONFERENCE PLAYER &amp; SCRANTON ATHLETE OF THE WEEK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr132009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr132009.shtml</guid><description>For the second straight week, a member of The University of Scranton baseball team has been named the Landmark Conference Player of the Week in his respective sport.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SNAP 9-GAME SKID WITH COME-FROM-BEHIND 11-7 VICTORY OVER SUSQUEHANNA IN SECOND GAME OF LANDMARK DOUBLEHEADER SATURDAY AT TRIPP PARK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr112009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr112009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton softball team snapped a 9-game losing streak by overcoming an early 6-0 deficit to pull out an 11-7 victory over Susquehanna University in the second game of a Landmark Conference doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Tripp Park.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>PSIHOULES DRIVES IN FOUR RUNS AS ROYALS DEFEAT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, 10-8, TO SWEEP LANDMARK SERIES SATURDAY AT CONNELL PARK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr112009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr112009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton baseball team solidified its hold on fourth place in the Landmark Conference by defeating Catholic University, 10-8, at Connell Park Saturday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SWEEP CATHOLIC IN LANDMARK ACTION FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT CONNELL PARK; SCORE FOUR RUNS IN BOTTOM OF SEVENTH TO PULL OUT 9-8 WIN IN THE NIGHTCAP</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr102009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton baseball team swept a much-needed Landmark Conference doubleheader from Catholic University this afternoon at Connell Park.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS’ FOUR-GAME WINNING STREAK SNAPPED WITH 17-10 LOSS TO DREW UNIVERSITY IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr102009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team managed only two goals in the final 35 minutes of play in dropping a 17-10 decision to Drew University in Landmark Conference action Friday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL LOSING SKID CONTINUES WITH TWO LOSSES TO MORAVIAN IN LANDMARK ACTION THURSDAY AFTERNOON IN BETHLEHEM</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr92009.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.—The University of Scranton softball team’s bid to earn its second straight Landmark Conference tournament berth may have ended Thursday afternoon with a pair of losses to defending champion Moravian College.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>LADY COLONELS BLANK ROYALS, 9-0</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr820091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr820091.shtml</guid><description>EDWARDSVILLE, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s tennis team suffered a 9-0 shutout to Wilkes University this afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>FAST START PROPELS ROYALS PAST SUSQUEHANNA, 17-6, IN LANDMARK ACTION WEDNESDAY EVENING AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr820091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr820091.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back en route to a 17-6 victory over Susquehanna University in Landmark Conference action Wednesday evening at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DEFEAT WILKES, LOSE TO FDU-FLORHAM IN SEASON-OPENER WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT GLENMAURA NATIONAL</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/golf/news/golfapr82009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>GIGLIO’S 3-RUN BLAST LIFTS ROYALS PAST MISERICORDIA, 8-7, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr820091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr820091.shtml</guid><description>DALLAS, Pa.—Sophomore David Giglio (Wallingford, Conn./Xavier) hit a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to lift The University of Scranton to an 8-7 victory over Misericordia University Wednesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>FIVE ROYALS PICK UP LANDMARK CONFERENCE WEEKLY AWARDS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr82009.shtml</guid><description>	Five University of Scranton spring sport student-athletes were honored by the Landmark Conference for the period ending Sunday, April 5.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>FIVE ROYALS PICK UP LANDMARK CONFERENCE WEEKLY AWARDS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr82009.shtml</guid><description>	Five University of Scranton spring sport student-athletes were honored by the Landmark Conference for the period ending Sunday, April 5.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>FIVE ROYALS PICK UP LANDMARK CONFERENCE WEEKLY AWARDS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr82009.shtml</guid><description>	Five University of Scranton spring sport student-athletes were honored by the Landmark Conference for the period ending Sunday, April 5.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>FIVE ROYALS PICK UP LANDMARK CONFERENCE WEEKLY AWARDS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr82009.shtml</guid><description>	Five University of Scranton spring sport student-athletes were honored by the Landmark Conference for the period ending Sunday, April 5.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DEFEAT SUSQUEHANNA, 8-1, SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT POLY HI IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtapr52009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.--Behind two wins apiece from senior Caroline Curtin (Shirley, N.Y./William Floyd), junior Deirdre Wylie (Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland), and sophomores Danielle Wylie (Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland) and Kelly Costello (Branchville, N.J./High Point Regional), The University of Scranton women’s tennis team won its second straight match with an 8-1 victory over Susquehanna University in Landmark Conference action Sunday afternoon at Poly Hi.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>STRONG SINGLES PLAY LIFTS ROYALS PAST SUSQUEHANNA, 7-2, IN LANDMARK ACTION SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT POLY HI</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr52009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton men’s tennis team won all six singles matches en route to a 7-2 victory over Susquehanna University in Landmark Conference action Sunday afternoon at the Poly Hi Tennis Courts.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL SLIDE CONTINUES SUNDAY AFTERNOON WITH TWO LOSSES TO JUNIATA IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr52009.shtml</guid><description>HUNTINGDON, Pa.—The University of Scranton softball team dropped another key Landmark Conference series Sunday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>McGEE, COMPRELLI TURN IN PITCHING GEMS AS ROYALS COMPLETE SWEEP OF DREW IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT CONNELL PARK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr52009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton baseball team is back in the playoff hunt in the Landmark Conference.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>CARDS SWEEP ROYALS IN LANDMARK TWINBILL SATURDAY AT TRIPP PARK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbapr42009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The Catholic University of America got solid pitching performances from juniors Stephanie Clemente (Warren, N.J./Immaculata) and Stacie Goddard (Nashua, N.H./Bishop Guertin) to take a doubleheader from The University of Scranton in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS OPEN LANDMARK CONFERENCE SLATE WITH 15-5 WIN AT MORAVIAN SATURDAY AFTERNOON; SMINKEY LEADS SCORING PARADE WITH FIVE GOALS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr420091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr420091.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team’s scoring onslaught continued Saturday afternoon in its Landmark Conference opener against Moravian College.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS POUND OUT 21 HITS EN ROUTE TO 24-5 VICTORY OVER DREW IN FIRST OF THREE-GAME LANDMARK SERIES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT CONNELL PARK; PSIHOULES, MANAHAN DRIVE IN 5 RUNS APIECE FOR SCRANTON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr42009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton baseball team took out a little frustration against Drew University in the first of a three-game Landmark Conference series Saturday afternoon at Connell Park.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KORNOBIS SCORES GAME-WINNING GOAL AS TIME EXPIRES IN DOUBLE OVERTIME TO LIFT ROYALS TO DRAMATIC 10-9 WIN OVER GOUCHER IN LANDMARK ACTION SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxapr42009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior midfielder Thomas Kornobis (Merrick, N.Y./W.C. Mepham) scored a goal as the final buzzer sounded in double overtime to lift The University of Scranton to a dramatic 10-9 victory over Goucher College in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KOPECKI HONORED AGAIN, EARNS 1ST-TEAM BERTH ON ECAC SOUTH TEAM</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbapr32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbapr32009.shtml</guid><description>The honors continue to roll in for Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional), a sophomore guard on The University of Scranton women’s basketball team.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS CONTINUE SLIDE WITH 14-12 LOSS TO DeSALES; COMPRELLI LEADS SCRANTON WITH FIVE HITS AND FOUR RBI</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr22009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/baseapr22009.shtml</guid><description>CENTER VALLEY, Pa.—Even a 5-hit, 4-RBI effort from senior outfielder Charles Comprelli (Harrison, N.J./St. Peter’s Preparatory) could not keep The University of Scranton from dropping its eighth straight game, a 14-12 loss to DeSales University Thursday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS ROLL NEUMANN, 16-6, BEHIND CAREER-HIGH 5-GOAL, 2-ASSIST PERFORMANCE BY QUINN</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxapr42009.shtml</guid><description>ASTON, Pa.—Senior attacker Erin Quinn (Baltimore, Md./The Institute of Notre Dame) scored four of her career-high five goals in the first half and finished with two assists to spark The University of Scranton to a 16-6 victory over Neumann College Thursday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>PARISI NAMED ATHLETE OF THE WEEK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr12009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtapr12009.shtml</guid><description>Dan Parisi (Howell, N.J./Howell), a sophomore on the men’s tennis team, has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week for the period ending March 29.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SNAP THREE-GAME SKID WITH 17-11 VICTORY OVER MT. ST. VINCENT TUESDAY EVENING AT FITZPATRICK FIELD; SMINKEY MOVES INTO TOP 10 IN SCRANTON HISTORY WITH 63 CAREER GOALS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmar312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmar312009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team reversed a trend in tonight’s 17-11 victory over Mount St. Vincent College at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS TAKE PAIR FROM BBC MONDAY EVENING AT TRIPP PARK; ZELENIAK CAPS OFF 5-HIT EFFORT WITH GAME-WINNING RBI IN THE FIRST GAME</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar302009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar302009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton softball team pulled out a pair of one-run victories over Baptist Bible at the Tripp Park Complex Monday evening.</description></item><item><title>MORAVIAN COMPLETES THREE-GAME LANDMARK CONFERENCE SWEEP OF ROYALS MONDAY AFTERNOON IN BETHLEHEM</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar302009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar302009.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.  – The Moravian College baseball team rallied from a 2-1 deficit with a run in the sixth inning and two more in the seventh to post a 4-2 Landmark Conference victory over The University of Scranton Monday afternoon at Gillespie Field, finishing off the three-game sweep of the Royals to remain in a tie for first place in the Landmark Conference.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>COOK, HAWK, MOONEY, WIELAND NAMED TO LANDMARK CONFERENCE ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimmar302009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimmar302009.shtml</guid><description>Four University of Scranton winter sports student-athletes were among 32 named to the Landmark Conference all-Academic team, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>COOK, HAWK, MOONEY, WIELAND NAMED TO LANDMARK CONFERENCE ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar302009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar302009.shtml</guid><description>Four University of Scranton winter sports student-athletes were among 32 named to the Landmark Conference all-Academic team, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced today.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>COOK, HAWK, MOONEY, WIELAND NAMED TO LANDMARK CONFERENCE ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbmar302009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbmar302009.shtml</guid><description>Four University of Scranton winter sports student-athletes were among 32 named to the Landmark Conference all-Academic team, Joel Cookson, associate commissioner, announced today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS WIN 4 OF 6 SINGLES MATCHES TO PULL OUT 5-4 VICTORY OVER CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SUNDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar292009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, DC—The University of Scranton women’s tennis team won four of six matches in singles to erase a 2-1 deficit after doubles to pull out a 5-4 victory over Catholic University Sunday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS ROLL CARDINALS, 9-0, FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar292009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, D.C.—The University of Scranton men’s tennis team won its third straight match by downing the Catholic University of America, 9-0, in Landmark Conference action Sunday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP PAIR OF ONE-RUN GAMES TO MORAVIAN SATURDAY IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar282009.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.—A promising season has turned into an 0-5 start in the Landmark Conference for The University of Scranton baseball team.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL RALLY FALLS SHORT SATURDAY AGAINST USMMA IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar282009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team fought back from a four-goal halftime deficit, only to drop a 10-9 decision to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>ANOTHER SLOW START STYMIES ROYALS IN 18-6 LOSS AT ONEONTA STATE SATURDAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmar282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmar282009.shtml</guid><description>ONEONTA, N.Y.—Another slow start came back to haunt The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team Saturday afternoon in a non-conference game against Oneonta State University.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SPLIT NON-CONFERENCE DOUBLEHEADER WITH PENN STATE-HAZELTON FRIDYA AFTERNOON; TAKE NIGHTCAP 5-2 BEHIND TWO-RUN HOME RUN BY VOSILLA</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar272009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar272009.shtml</guid><description>HAZLETON, Pa.—The University of Scranton softball team split a non-conference doubleheader against Penn State-Hazleton Friday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ELIZABETHTOWN DOWNS ROYALS, 7-2, WEDNESDAY; DEIRDRE WYLIE, COSTELLO EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN SINGLES</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar252009.shtml</guid><description>ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa.—Elizabethtown College handed The University of Scranton women's tennis team a 7-2 setback in non-conference action Wednesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SALVAGE SPLIT WITH WILKES AT TRIPP PARK WEDNESDAY; OVERCOME 5-3 DEFICIT WITH TWO OUTS IN BOTTOM OF 7TH TO PULL OUT 7-6 WIN IN 10 INNINGS IN THE NIGHTCAP</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar252009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton softball team salvaged a split against Wilkes University by overcoming a two-run deficit in the seventh inning to pull out a 7-6 victory in 10 innings in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday at Tripp Park.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP 19-16 SLUGFEST TO WILKES WEDNESDAY AT CONNELL PARK; PSIHOULES, STALLONE COMBINE FOR 10 OF SCRANTON’S 22 HITS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar252009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—It was another slugfest for The University of Scranton baseball team Wednesday afternoon at Connell Park.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>CARERES, KAPLAN, PARISI WIN TWO MATCHES APIECE AS ROYALS DOWN NEUMANN, 6-3, AT POLY HI TUESDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar242009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Behind two wins apiece from sophomores Carl Caceres (Teaneck, N.J./Bergen Catholic), Matt Kaplan (Fair Hills, N.J./Ridge) and Dan Parisi (Howell, N.J./Howell), The University of Scranton defeated Neumann College, 6-3, at the Poly Hi Tennis Courts Tuesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL RALLY FALLS SHORT AGAIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON IN AN 8-7 LOSS TO CABRINI; ROCKLEIN LEADS SCRANTON WITH TWO GOALS AND AN ASSIST</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmar242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmar242009.shtml</guid><description>RADNOR, Pa.—Another second-half rally fell short again for The University of Scranton in an 8-7 Cabrini College Tuesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS, KOPECKI HONORED BY D3HOOPS.COM</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar242009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton women’s basketball team finished with an 11th-place ranking in a final poll released by D3Hoops.com today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>GREER SELECTED ROYALS’ ATHLETE OF THE WEEK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar242009.shtml</guid><description>Brett Greer (Morton, Pa./Ridley), a freshman attacker on the men’s lacrosse team, has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week for the period ending Sunday, March 22.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>CACERES NAMED LANDMARK CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar232009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar232009.shtml</guid><description>Carl Caceres (Teaneck, N.J./Bergen Catholic), a sophomore on The University of Scranton men’s tennis team, has been named the Landmark Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, March 22.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>CRUSADERS COMPLETE LANDMARK CONFERENCE SWEEP WITH 20-5 VICTORY OVER ROYALS SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT CONNELL PARK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar222009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar222009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Susquehanna University completed a three-game Landmark Conference sweep of The University of Scranton Sunday afternoon at Connell Park.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SQUEEZE OUT 5-4 VICTORY OVER JUNIATA IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION SATURDAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar212009.shtml</guid><description>HUNTINGDON, Pa.—The University of Scranton overcame a 3-0 deficit after doubles play to pull out a 5-4 victory over Juniata College in the Landmark Conference opener for both teams Saturday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP 7-2 DECISION TO JUNIATA IN LANDMARK OPENER SATURDAY IN HUNTINGDON; CURTIN, MCGINN POST WINS FOR SCRANTON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar212009.shtml</guid><description>HUNTINGDON, Pa.—Junior Caroline Curtin (Shirley, N.Y./William Floyd) and first-year player Moira McGinn (North Wales, Pa./Gwynedd-Mercy Academy) posted the lone wins for The University of Scranton in a 7-2 loss to Juniata College in the Landmark Conference opener for both teams Saturday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SALVAGE SPLIT WITH USMMA, TAKE NIGHTCAP, 2-1, AFTER DROPPING OPENER, 4-2; VOSILLA HITS SOLO HOME RUN IN SECOND GAME</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar212009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton salvaged a split with the United States Merchant Marine Academy Saturday afternoon, winning the nightcap, 2-1, after dropping the opener, 6-3.</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP PAIR TO HARD-HITTING CRUSADERS IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE OPENER SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT CONNELL PARK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar212009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Susquehanna University belted out 26 hits in sweeping a Landmark Conference doubleheader from The University of Scranton Saturday afternoon at Connell Park.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DOMINATE CRUSADERS, 17-3, IN LANDMARK OPENER SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT FITZPATRICK FIELD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar212009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton men’s lacrosse team put together its most impressive outing of the season against Susquehanna University in the Landmark Conference opener for both teams Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KOPECKI NAMED HONORABLE MENTION ALL-AMERICAN</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar202009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar202009.shtml</guid><description>The honors continue to roll in for Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional), a sophomore guard on The University of Scranton women’s basketball team.  On Thursday evening, she was named honorable mention all-American by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) in a program sponsored by State Farm Insurance.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS END SPRING BREAK TRIP WITH 16-9 LOSS TO PLATTSBURGH STATE THURSDAY AFTERNOON; CHRIS STALLONE EXTENDS HITTING STREAK TO 12 GAMES</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar202009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar202009.shtml</guid><description>FT. MYERS, Fla.—The University of Scranton baseball team ended a nine-game Spring Break trip Thursday morning with a 16-9 loss to Plattsburgh State University (NY).&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS FALL TO 1-3 WITH LOSSES TO RICHARD STOCKTON, 6-3, AND FAIRMONT ST. (WVa.), 6-2, WEDNESDAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar192009.shtml</guid><description>HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—The University of Scranton women's tennis team dropped a pair of matches to Richard Stockton College (NJ), 6-3, and Fairmont State (WVa.), 6-2, as part of a Spring Break trip on Wednesday.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>ROYALS ROLL PAST FDU-FLORHAM, 8-1, AND GREENVILLE, 9-0, IN HILTON HEAD WEDNESDAY EVENING AND THURSDAY MORNING</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar192009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar192009.shtml</guid><description>HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—The University of Scranton men’s tennis team dropped only one match in posting victories over FDU-Florham and Greenville College (Ind.) Wednesday evening and Thursday morning as part of a five-match Spring Break trip.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>GREER EXPLODES FOR FIVE GOALS TO LEAD ROYALS PAST ELMIRA, 11-10, WEDNESDAY EVENING IN BINGHAMTON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar182009.shtml</guid><description>BINGHAMTON, N.Y.—Freshman attacker Brett Greer (Morton, Pa./Ridley) and sophomore attacker Robert Pantages (Roseland, N.J./West Essex) came through in the clutch for The University of Scranton in an 11-10 victory over Elmira College in non-conference action Wednesday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROGER WILLIAMS HOLDS OFF LATE RALLY TO DEFEAT SCRANTON, 14-8, IN A GAME PLAYED IN TEXAS; QUINN LEADS SCRANTON WITH THREE GOALS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmar182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmar182009.shtml</guid><description>SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Roger Williams University held off a late rally to defeat The University of Scranton, 14-8, in women’s lacrosse action Wednesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP PAIR TO BBC IN MYRTLE BEACH; TOP BAY PATH (MASS.), 16-2, IN GAME SUSPENDED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER MONDAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar182009.shtml</guid><description>MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—The University of Scranton softball team dropped a pair of games to backyard neighbor Baptist Bible College today as part of an eight-game Spring Break trip.  The day ended up on a positive note, however, as the Royals defeated Bay Path College (Mass.), 16-2, in a game that was suspended Monday due to inclement weather.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SWEEP ONE-RUN GAMES FROM LAKELAND (Wis.) TO MOVE TO 6-3 ON THE SEASON; CHRIS STALLONE BELTS OUT SIX HITS TO RAISE BATTING AVERAGE TO .500</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar182009.shtml</guid><description>FT. MYERS, Fla.—The University of Scranton baseball team pulled out a pair of nail-biting, one-run victories Wednesday evening against Lakeland College (Wis.).&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>COLLARINI SPARKS ROYALS PAST BAY PATH, 6-0, MONDAY MORNING IN SOUTH CAROLINA; SECOND GAME SUSPENDED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar162009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar162009.shtml</guid><description>MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—Sophomore Mia Collarini (Jessup, Pa./Valley View) belted a double and a triple and drove in four runs to lead The University of Scranton softball team past Bay Path College (Mass.), 6-0, Monday morning.  The second game was suspended due to rain.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS OPEN SPRING CAMPAIGN WITH 9-0 WIN OVER MESSIAH IN HILTON HEAD ISLAND</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar162009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar162009.shtml</guid><description>HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—The University of Scranton men’s tennis team opened the spring portion of its 2009 schedule with a convincing 9-0 victory over Messiah College this afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>YOUNGSTROM, BLIGH EARN WEEKLY HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar1620091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar1620091.shtml</guid><description>	Two University of Scranton spring sport student-athletes picked up weekly honors today.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>ROYALS OPEN 2009 SPRING CAMPAIGN WITH 6-3 WIN OVER GREENVILLE (Ill.) SUNDAY EVENING IN HILTON HEAD ISLAND; DANIELLE WYLIE, LAPPIN, McGINN WIN TWO MATCHES APIECE FOR SCRANTON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar162009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar162009.shtml</guid><description>HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—Behind two wins apiece from junior Beth Lappin (Westminster, Md./Westminster), sophomore Danielle Wylie (Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland), and first-year player Moira McGinn (North Wales, Pa./Gwynedd Mercy Academy), The University of Scranton women’s tennis team opened the spring portion of its 2009 schedule with a 6-3 victory over Greenville College Sunday evening.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SPLIT PAIR WITH ST. LAWRENCE SUNDAY IN FLORIDA; COMPRELLI TOSSES COMPLETE GAME IN LEADING SCRANTON TO 4-2 WIN IN THE NIGHTCAP</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar162009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar162009.shtml</guid><description>FT. MYERS, Fla.—The University of Scranton baseball team had a three-game winning streak snapped with a 9-8 loss to St. Lawrence University in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader Sunday afternoon.  &#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SWEEP HILBERT TO OPEN 2009 SEASON SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbmar152009.shtml</guid><description>MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—The University of Scranton opened its 2009 season Sunday afternoon by sweeping Hilbert College (N.Y.) as part of a Spring Break trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO THREE BY SWEEPING PLYMOUTH STATE IN FLORIDA SATURDAY EVENING</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar152009.shtml</guid><description>FT. MYERS, Fla.—The University of Scranton extended its winning streak to three by sweeping Plymouth State University in a non-conference doubleheader as part of a nine-game Spring Break trip Saturday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS’ BID TO ADVANCE TO FINAL FOUR FALLS SHORT WITH 54-48 LOSS TO THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY SATURDAY EVENING IN ROCHESTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar142009.shtml</guid><description>ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The University of Scranton improbable run towards a national championship fell short with a 54-48 loss to The College of New Jersey in an NCAA sectional championship game Saturday evening at the Louis Alexander Palestra on the campus of the University of Rochester.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS ROLL ELMIRA, 19-5, IN SEASON OPENER SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT FITZPATRICK FIELD; SMINKEY, QUINN, MARQUINO, ROCKLEIN COMBINE FOR 12 GOALS AND EIGHT ASSISTS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmar142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxmar142009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton utilized a 42-14 advantage in shots en route to a 19-5 victory over Elmira College Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>ROYALS WEAR DOWN CAZENOVIA, 20-10, SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT FITZPATRICK FIELD; YOUNGSTROM LEADS SCRANTON WITH CAREER-HIGH 6-GOAL EFFORT</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar142009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton took advantage of its depth to score a 20-10 victory over Cazenovia College in non-conference action Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS HANG ON TO DEFEAT CENTRAL (IOWA), 12-11, IN FIRST OF 9-GAME SPRING BREAK TRIP TO FLORIDA LATE FRIDAY EVENING; COMPRELLI, BLIGH COMBINE FOR SIX HITS AND SIX RBI</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar142009.shtml</guid><description>FT. MYERS, Fla.—The University of Scranton held off a late rally to defeat Central College (Iowa), 12-11, in the first of a 9-game Spring Break trip Friday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS DOWN 10TH-RANKED YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA, 50-46, TO MOVE INTO ELITE EIGHT OF NCAA TOURNAMENT</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar132009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar132009.shtml</guid><description>ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The University of Scranton has got this ‘winning ugly’ thing down pat.</description></item><item><title>ROYALS PICKED TO FINISH SECOND IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE POLL</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar122009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/tennis/news/mtmar122009.shtml</guid><description>Coming off an 11-win season has earned The University of Scranton men’s tennis team some well-deserved respect.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS PICKED SECOND IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE PRE-SEASON POLL</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar122009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/tennis/news/wtmar122009.shtml</guid><description>	The University of Scranton women’s tennis team has been picked to finish second in the Landmark Conference in a pre-season poll conducted among the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>QUICK START PROPELS R.I.T. TO 15-10 VICTORY OVER SCRANTON IN NON-CONFERENCE ACTION WEDNESDAY; YOUNGSTROM, FRANK COMBINE FOR SEVEN GOALS TO PACE SCRANTON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar112009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar112009.shtml</guid><description>ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Junior midfielder Adam Lehmann (Rochester, N.Y./McQuaid Jesuit) scored four of his game-high five goals in the first half to spark the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) past The University of Scranton, 15-10, in non-conference action Wednesday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS TIE FOR SECOND IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE PRE-SEASON POLL</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar102009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>ROYAL FIELD HOCKEY TEAM HONORED FOR ACADEMICS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhmar102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/fieldhockey/news/fhmar102009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton field hockey team has been recognized by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) for excellence in the classroom.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KOPECKI NAMED ROYALS’ ATHLETE OF THE WEEK; ALSO SELECTED AS A  FINALIST FOR WBCA STATE FARM COACHES’ ALL-AMERICA BASKETBALL TEAM</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar102009.shtml</guid><description>The honors continue to roll in for Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional), a sophomore guard on The University of Scranton women’s basketball team.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>STARTING TIMES, TICKET PRICES SET FOR LADY ROYALS’ ‘SWEET 16’ MATCH-UP AGAINST YORK COLLEGE FRIDAY EVENING IN ROCHESTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar92009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>15TH-RANKED LADY ROYALS TO MEET 10TH-RANKED YORK COLLEGE FRIDAY AT THE PALESTRA IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar82009.shtml</guid><description>Coach Mike Strong’s 15th-ranked Lady Royals found out this afternoon that its NCAA sectional semifinal match-up against 10th-ranked York College of Pennsylvania will be played this Friday, March 13, at the Louis Alexander Palestra on the campus of the University of Rochester at a time to be determined Monday.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>McDANIEL COLLEGE RALLIES IN ITS FINAL AT-BAT TO SWEEP BOTH GAMES FROM SCRANTON IN SEASON OPENER FOR BOTH TEAMS SUNDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar82009.shtml</guid><description>McDANIEL COLLEGE RALLIES IN ITS FINAL AT-BAT TO SWEEP BOTH GAMES FROM SCRANTON IN SEASON OPENER FOR BOTH TEAMS SUNDAY AFTERNOON&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS ADVANCE TO SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS (SWEET 16) BY HOLDING OFF SUNY CORTLAND, 51-45, SATURDAY AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar72009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Sophomore guard Colleen McLane (Scranton, Pa./Scranton Preparatory) did not score a point in The University of Scranton’s 51-45 victory over SUNY Cortland in an NCAA second-round game Saturday evening at the Long Center.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>SECOND-HALF SURGE LIFTS FRANKLIN &amp; MARSHALL PAST ROYALS, 10-5; NAPP TALLIES THREE GOALS AGAIN TO BRING HIS TEAM-LEADING TOTAL TO 11</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar72009.shtml</guid><description>LANCASTER, Pa.—Franklin and Marshall held The University of Scranton to two goals in the second half en route to a 10-5 victory in non-conference action Saturday afternoon.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KING SPARKS 15TH-RANKED LADY ROYALS PAST KEUKA, 73-42, IN NCAA 1ST-ROUND GAME FRIDAY EVENING AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar62009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar62009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Sophomore guard Jennifer King (Taylor, Pa./Riverside) came off the bench and scored 13 of her game-high 19 points in the first half to lead The University of Scranton to a 73-42 victory over Keuka College in an NCAA first-round game Friday evening at the Long Center.</description></item><item><title>ROYALS END 2009 SEASON WITH 74-60 LOSS TO BRANDEIS IN NCAA 1ST-ROUND GAME FRIDAY IN LANCASTER; BIAGIOLI SCORES GAME-HIGH 22 POINTS IN LOSING CAUSE</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbmar62009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbmar62009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>ROYAL BASEBALL OPENER SATURDAY AT McDANIEL POSTPONED;TEAMS SET TO TRY IT AGAIN ON SUNDAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basemar52009.shtml</guid><description>Mike Bartoletti, head baseball coach at The University of Scranton, has announced that the Royals’ 2009 season opener this Saturday, March 7, against McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland, has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KOPECKI NAMED LANDMARK CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR; MOONEY EARNS 2ND-TEAM BERTH</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar42009.shtml</guid><description>Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional), a sophomore guard on The University of Scranton women’s basketball team, picked up a prestigious honor today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ASHWORTH, DOWIAK, KOPECKI EARN  LANDMARK CONFERENCE WEEKLY HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar320091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar320091.shtml</guid><description>Three University of Scranton student-athletes were named the Landmark Conference Player of the Week in their respective sports today.</description></item><item><title>ASHWORTH, DOWIAK, KOPECKI EARN  LANDMARK CONFERENCE WEEKLY HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxmar32009.shtml</guid><description>Three University of Scranton student-athletes were named the Landmark Conference Player of the Week in their respective sports today.</description></item><item><title>ASHWORTH, DOWIAK, KOPECKI EARN  LANDMARK CONFERENCE WEEKLY HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbmar32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbmar32009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>ASHWORTH, FITZPATRICK, BIAGIOLI EARN ALL-LANDMARK CONFERENCE HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbmar320091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbmar320091.shtml</guid><description>Three members of The University of Scranton men’s basketball team earned all-Landmark Conference honors today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>STARTING TIMES, TICKET PRICES ANNOUNCED FOR NCAA 1ST AND 2ND-ROUND GAMES THIS WEEKEND AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar32009.shtml</guid><description>Kevin Southard, sports information director at The University of Scranton, has announced that starting times and ticket prices for this weekend’s NCAA women’s basketball first and second-round games at the John J. Long Center have been set.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS TO HOST KEUKA, ROYALS TO MEET BRANDEIS IN OPENING ROUND GAMES OF NCAA TOURNAMENT FRIDAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar22009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbmar22009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton men’s and women’s basketball teams have received Pool B bids to compete in the 2009 NCAA Division III championships.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ASHWORTH’S CAREER-HIGH 26-POINT EFFORT LIFTS ROYALS PAST SUSQUEHANNA IN OVERTIME, 80-75, IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SATURDAY EVENING AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb282009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Sophomore guard Zach Ashworth (Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks West) etched his name among the all-time legendary performances in University of Scranton history Saturday night in the championship game of the Landmark Conference tournament at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KING SPARKS LADY ROYALS TO 2ND STRAIGHT LANDMARK CONFERENCE TITLE, 71-57, OVER MORAVIAN COLLEGE SATURDAY EVENING AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb282009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—An unlikely hero emerged for The University of Scranton against Moravian College in the championship game of the Landmark Conference tournament Saturday evening at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>7th-RANKED ITHACA DOWNS ROYALS, 12-6, SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT FITZPATRICK FIELD; NAPP, YOUNGSTROM PACE SCRANTON WITH THREE GOALS APIECE</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxfeb282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxfeb282009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Ithaca College validated its lofty national ranking against The University of Scranton Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>STARTING TIMES, TICKET PRICES SET FOR SATURDAY’S LANDMARK CONFERENCE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb262009.shtml</guid><description>Toby Lovecchio, director of athletics at The University of Scranton, has announced that the starting times and tickets prices have been set for this Saturday’s Landmark Conference men’s and women’s basketball championship games at the Long Center.  The women’s game between Moravian College (21-5) and the 18th-ranked Lady Royals (22-4) will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by the men’s game between Susquehanna University (18-7) and the Royals (20-6) at 7:30 p.m.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS OVERCOME 9-POINT DEFICIT WITH 4:29 REMAINING TO DEFEAT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, 71-64, IN OVERTIME WEDNESDAY AT THE LONG CENTER; SCRANTON TO HOST SUSQUEHANNA FOR LANDMARK TITLE SATURDAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb252009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton dug down deep to pull out a dramatic 71-64 victory in overtime against Catholic University in the semifinals of the Landmark Conference tournament Wednesday evening at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS HOLD OFF LATE RALLY TO DEFEAT SUSQUEHANNA, 60-51, IN SEMIFINALS OF LANDMARK TOURNAMENT WEDNESDAY EVENING AT THE LONG CENTER; KOPECKI LEADS SCRANTON WITH CAREER-HIGH 24 POINTS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb252009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—A comfortable halftime lead turned into an uncomfortable finish for The University of Scranton against Susquehanna University in the semifinals of the Landmark Conference tournament Wednesday evening at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS PICKED THIRD IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE PRE-SEASON SOFTBALL POLL</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbfeb252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/softball/news/sbfeb252009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton softball team, fresh off a school-record 27-win season, has been picked to finish third in the Landmark Conference pre-season poll.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DOMINATE IMMACULATA, 19-4, IN HOME OPENER TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT FITZPATRICK FIELD; NAPP PACES SCRANTON WITH FOUR GOALS AND AN ASSIST</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxfeb242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxfeb242009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Freshman attacker Robby Napp (Spring Lake, N.J./Christian Brothers Academy) scored four goals and assisted on another and sophomore attacker Kyle Frank (Glen Arm, Md./Boys’ Latin) tallied four goals to lead The University of Scranton to a 19-4 victory over Immaculata University Tuesday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>FITZPATRICK NAMED ROYALS’ ATHLETE OF THE WEEK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb242009.shtml</guid><description>Ryan FitzPatrick (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga), a senior on the men’s basketball team, has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week for the period ending Sunday, February 22.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS END 2009 CAMPAIGN WITH 9TH-PLACE FINISH AT METROPOLITAN WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS; LUTZ, TERRY RECORD WINS FOR SCRANTON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrfeb222009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrfeb222009.shtml</guid><description>YORK, Pa.—The University of Scranton ended its 2008-2009 season by finishing ninth at the Metropolitan Wrestling Conference championships Sunday at York College.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>SECOND-HALF SURGE LIFTS LADY ROYALS PAST MORAVIAN, 70-55, SATURDAY EVENING AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb212009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Sophomore guard Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional) scored 14 points, pulled down nine rebounds, and handed out nine assists to lead The University of Scranton to a 70-55 victory over Moravian College Saturday evening at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>FITZPATRICK, BIAGIOLI COMBINE FOR 36 POINTS AS ROYALS OVERCOME 12-POINT SECOND-HALF DEFICIT TO DEFEAT MORAVIAN, 91-75</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb212009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior guard Ryan FitzPatrick (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga) and senior forward Paul Biagioli (Waverly, Pa./Abington Heights) scored 18 points apiece to lead The University of Scranton to a 91-75 victory over Moravian College in the Landmark Conference regular-season finale at the Long Center Saturday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL MEN PICKED SECOND, WOMEN FOURTH IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE PRE-SEASON LACROSSE POLLS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxfeb202009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxfeb202009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton men’s and women’s lacrosse teams have been picked to finish second and fourth in their respective divisions in the Landmark Conference pre-season polls, which are voted upon by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL MEN PICKED SECOND, WOMEN FOURTH IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE PRE-SEASON LACROSSE POLLS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxfeb202009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/lacrosse/news/wlaxfeb202009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton men’s and women’s lacrosse teams have been picked to finish second and fourth in their respective divisions in the Landmark Conference pre-season polls, which are voted upon by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>FITZPATRICK PICKS UP MAJOR AWARD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb172009.shtml</guid><description>Ryan FitzPatrick (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga), a senior guard on The University of Scranton men’s basketball team, joined some pretty exclusive company Sunday afternoon at the John J. Long, S.J., Center on campus.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KLUSEK NAMED LANDMARK CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb172009.shtml</guid><description>A pair of back-to-back ‘double-double’ performances has earned Molly Klusek (Philadelphia, Pa./Archbishop Carroll), a senior center on The University of Scranton women’s basketball team, the Landmark Conference Player of the Week award for the period ending Sunday, February 15.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>O’CONNOR EARNS LANDMARK CONFERENCE CO-SWIMMER OF THE YEAR AWARD AFTER LEADING ROYALS TO SECOND STRAIGHT TITLE</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimfeb152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimfeb152009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—Senior Erin O’Connor (Scotch Plains, N.J./Union Catholic Regional) capped off an outstanding career at the 2009 Landmark Conference championships Sunday evening at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS PLACE SECOND AT LANDMARK CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS SUNDAY EVENING AT THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY; HOVEY NAMED MALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimfeb152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimfeb152009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton placed second in the six-team Landmark Conference championships Sunday evening at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS ONE WIN AWAY FROM CLINCHING HOME-COURT ADVANTAGE IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT, HOLD OFF GOUCHER, 78-66, SUNDAY AFTERNOON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb152009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton is now one win away from clinching home-court advantage throughout the upcoming Landmark Conference tournament.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS LOCK UP NUMBER ONE SEED IN LANDMARK TOURNAMENT BY DOWNING GOUCHER, 81-58, SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb152009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton locked up the number one seed in the upcoming Landmark Conference tournament by turning back Goucher College, 81-58, Sunday afternoon the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>TWO-TIME NCAA CHAMPION SALISBURY STOPS ROYALS, 24-6, IN SEASON-OPENER SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN MARYLAND</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxfeb152009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxfeb152009.shtml</guid><description>SALISBURY, Md.—A quick start fizzled out for The University of Scranton in its season-opener Sunday afternoon against two-time defending NCAA Division III champion Salisbury University.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS EXTEND LEAD IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS; O’CONNOR REPEATS AS 400 IM CHAMPION</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimfeb142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimfeb142009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton appears headed towards another Landmark Conference championship.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL REMAIN IN SECOND PLACE AFTER SECOND DAY OF COMPETITION AT LANDMARK CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS; DEZII WINS 200 FREE SETTING NEW SCRANTON RECORD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimfeb142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimfeb142009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton men’s swim team set five more school records at the 2009 Landmark Conference championships Saturday evening at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DOWN MORRISVILLE STATE, 28-19, DROP 33-9 DECISION TO NYU</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrfeb142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrfeb142009.shtml</guid><description>MORRISVILLE, N.Y.—The University of Scranton split a pair of matches today, losing to New York University, 33-9, but came back to defeat Morrisville State, 28-19.  &#xd;
</description></item><item><title>MALANGA’S ‘HAT TRICK’ SPARK ROYALS PAST BINGHAMTON, 8-4, SATURAY EVENING AT THE ICE BOX SPORTS COMPLEX</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihfeb142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihfeb142009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Junior captain Jerry Malanga (Lavalette, N.J./Monsignor Donovan) scored three goals and senior forward Ryan Kleinschmidt (Valley Stream, N.Y./Kellenberg Memorial) and sophomore forward Kyle Iovannoni (Brookhaven, Pa./Cardinal O’Hara) chipped in two apiece to lead The University of Scranton to an 8-4 victory over Binghamton University Saturday evening at the Ice Box Sports Complex.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>KLUSEK’S SECOND STRAIGHT ‘DOUBLE-DOUBLE’ SPARKS LADY ROYALS PAST CATHOLIC, 71-64, SATURDAY EVENING AT THE LONG CENTER; JAQUES PROVIDES BIG SPARK OFF THE BENCH WITH SEASON-HIGH 11 POINTS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb142009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Sophomore guard Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional) scored 16 points and pulled down nine rebounds and senior center Molly Klusek (Philadelphia, Pa./Archbishop Carroll) added 12 points and a career-high 15 rebounds to lead The University of Scranton to its 12th straight victory, a 71-64 win over Catholic University in Landmark Conference action Saturday evening at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DOWN CATHOLIC, 66-59, SATURDAY AT THE LONG CENTER; SCRANTON NOW TIED FOR FIRST WITH SUSQUEHANNA WITH TWO GAMES REMAINING</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb142009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton cleared a major hurdle towards securing home-court advantage throughout the upcoming Landmark Conference tournament Saturday evening at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL WOMEN JUMP OUT TO 103-POINT LEAD AFTER OPENING DAY OF COMPETITION AT LANDMARK CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS; O’CONNOR DEFENDS HER TITLE IN 500 FREE; SCRANTON MEN SECOND</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimfeb132009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimfeb132009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton women’s swim team bolted out to a 103-point lead after the opening day of competition in the 2009 Landmark Conference championships Friday at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.  &#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL WOMEN JUMP OUT TO 103-POINT LEAD AFTER OPENING DAY OF COMPETITION AT LANDMARK CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS; O’CONNOR DEFENDS HER TITLE IN 500 FREE; SCRANTON MEN SECOND</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimfeb132009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimfeb132009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton women’s swim team bolted out to a 103-point lead after the opening day of competition in the 2009 Landmark Conference championships Friday at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.  &#xd;
</description></item><item><title>DICKMAN AWARD PRESENTATION, WBCA PINK ZONE INITIATIVE TO HIGHLIGHT MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GAMES THIS WEEKEND AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb122009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb122009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>DICKMAN AWARD PRESENTATION, WBCA PINK ZONE INITIATIVE TO HIGHLIGHT MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GAMES THIS WEEKEND AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb122009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb122009.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>19TH-RANKED LADY ROYALS HOLD OFF LATE RALLY TO DEFEAT 24TH-RANKED KEAN, 61-59, WEDNESDAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb112009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb112009.shtml</guid><description>UNION, N.J.—The University of Scranton survived a last minute rally to defeat 24th-ranked Kean University, 61-59, Wednesday evening at Harwood Arena.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>GUENTHER, KOPECKI PICK UP WEEKLY HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb920091.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb920091.shtml</guid><description>Mike Guenther (Pittstown, N.J./Delaware Valley Regional), a junior on The University of Scranton wrestling team, and Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional), a sophomore guard on the women’s basketball team, picked up weekly honors today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>GUENTHER, KOPECKI PICK UP WEEKLY HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrfeb92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrfeb92009.shtml</guid><description>Mike Guenther (Pittstown, N.J./Delaware Valley Regional), a junior on The University of Scranton wrestling team, and Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional), a sophomore guard on the women’s basketball team, picked up weekly honors today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS TO TAKE PART  IN WBCA PINK ZONE INITIATIVE ON VALENTINE’S DAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb92009.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton women’s basketball team will take part in the WBCA Pink Zone initiative on Saturday, February 14th, in conjunction with its Landmark Conference game against Catholic University at 5:30 p.m. in the John J. Long, S.J., Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>HOT-SHOOTING ROYALS ROLL USMMA, 81-63; MOVE INTO A THREE-WAY TIE WITH SUSQUEHANNA AND USMMA FOR TOP SPOT IN THE LANDMARK CONFERENCE</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb82009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—The University of Scranton swept a key Landmark Conference road trip Sunday afternoon by rolling over the United States Merchant Marine Academy, 81-63, at O’Hara Hall.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KOPECKI TIES CAREER-HIGH AGAIN AS LADY ROYALS TOP USMMA, 67-55, FOR 10TH STRAIGHT WIN</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb82009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb82009.shtml</guid><description>KINGS POINT, N.Y.—Sophomore guard Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional) scored eight of her game-high 23 points during a critical spurt late in the second-half to spark The University of Scranton to a 67-55 victory over USMMA in Landmark Conference action Sunday afternoon at O’Hara Hall.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>BIAGIOLI, LUKE HAWK COMBINE FOR 39 POINTS AS ROYALS DOWN DREW, 77-71, SATURDAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbfeb72009.shtml</guid><description>MADISON, N.J.—Senior forward Paul Biagioli (Waverly, Pa./Abington Heights) got The University of Scranton rolling early in a 77-71 victory over Drew University in the first of a two-game Landmark Conference road trip Saturday evening at Baldwin Gymnasium.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SUFFER FOUR LOSSES SATURDAY AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrfeb72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrfeb72009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—It was a long afternoon for The University of Scranton at the Long Center Saturday.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>FLANAGAN LIFTS ICE ROYALS PAST DREXEL, 4-3, SATURDAY EVENING AT THE ICE BOX SPORTS COMPLEX</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihfeb72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihfeb72009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Junior forward Brian Flanagan (Manchester Center, Vt./Burr &amp; Burton Seminary) scored a goal with less than four minutes remaining to lift The University of Scranton to a 4-3 victory over Drexel University Saturday evening at the Ice Box Sports Complex.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS ROLL DREW, 69-53, FOR NINTH STRAIGHT WIN</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb72009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbfeb72009.shtml</guid><description>MADISON, N.J.—Sophomore guard Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional) scored 17 points and senior forward Kelly Tratthen (Olyphant, Pa./Lakeland) added 15 points and seven rebounds to lead The University of Scranton to its ninth straight win, a 69-53 victory over Drew University in Landmark Conference action Saturday evening at Baldwin Gymnasium.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL SWIMMERS HONORED</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimfeb12009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimfeb12009.shtml</guid><description>Two University of Scranton swimmers picked up weekly honors today.</description></item><item><title>ROYAL SWIMMERS HONORED</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimfeb12009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimfeb12009.shtml</guid><description>Two University of Scranton swimmers picked up weekly honors today.</description></item><item><title>KOPECKI TAKES OVER DOWN THE STRETCH TO LEAD LADY ROYALS PAST SUSQUEHANNA, 60-53, AS SCRANTON EXTENDS WINNING STREAK TO EIGHT GAMES </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan312009.shtml</guid><description>SELINSGROVE, Pa.—Sophomore guard Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional) took over down the stretch to lead The University of Scranton past Susquehanna University, 60-53, in the second game of a Landmark Conference road trip Saturday afternoon at the Houts Gymnasium.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP 77-74 DECISION AT SUSQUEHANNA IN BATTLE FOR FIRST PLACE IN THE LANDMARK CONFERENCE SATURDAY AFTERNOON </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan312009.shtml</guid><description>SELINSGROVE, Pa.—Susquehanna University freshman guard Spenser Spencer (Seattle, Wash./Lakeside) out-dueled University of Scranton sophomore guard Zach Ashworth (Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks West) in the battle for first-place honors in the Landmark Conference Saturday afternoon at Houts Gymnasium.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>GILLESPIE SETS BREAKS LONG-TIME ROYAL RECORD IN THE 50 FREE AND WINS TWO EVENTS TO LEAD ROYALS PAST DREW, 117-60, SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE BYRON CENTER </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan312009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Freshman Carolyn Gillespie (New Market, Md./Linganore) broke a long-time University of Scranton record in the Royals’ 117-60 victory over Drew University Saturday afternoon at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DOWN RANGERS, 94-66, BEHIND TWO WINS BY CLIFFORD SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE BYRON CENTER </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan312009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Freshman Joseph Clifford (Nesconset, N.Y./Smithtown East) won the 100 (:50.97) and the 200 freestyle (1:51.64) to lead The University of Scranton past Drew University, 94-66, Saturday afternoon at the Byron Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS SNAP 12-MATCH LOSING STREAK BY DOWNING MORRISVILLE STATE, 30-19, SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE LONG CENTER </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan312009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan312009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton overcame an 11-0 deficit after the first two matches to pull out a 30-19 victory over Morrisville State College Saturday at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>SECOND-HALF SURGE LIFTS LADY ROYALS TO SEVENTH STRAIGHT WIN, 56-44, OVER JUNIATA IN FIRST OF TWO-GAME LANDMARK CONFERENCE ROAD TRIP FRIDAY </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan302009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan302009.shtml</guid><description>HUNTINGDON, Pa.—Sophomore guard Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional) scored 10 of her 14 points in the second-half as The University of Scranton pulled away from a seven-point halftime lead en route to a 56-44 victory over Juniata in the first of a two-game Landmark Conference road trip Friday.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS CRUISE TO 74-60 VICTORY OVER JUNIATA FRIDAY EVENING</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan302009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan302009.shtml</guid><description>HUNTINGDON, Pa.—The University of Scranton avoided a trap in the first of a two-game Landmark Conference road trip Friday evening against Juniata College at the Kennedy Sports and Recreation Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>WEST CHESTER PULLS OUT 7-6 VICTORY OVER ICE ROYALS FRIDAY AT THE ICE BOX SPORTS COMPLEX </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihjan302009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihjan302009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Jim Gehring scored three of his game-high six goals in the third period to lift West Chester University to a 7-6 victory over The University of Scranton at the Ice Box Sports Complex Friday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>WIELAND, O’CONNOR SPARK ROYALS PAST ELIZABETHTOWN, 117-60, THURSDAY AT THE BYRON CENTER </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan292009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan292009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The one-two punch of junior Lauren Wieland (Blue Bell, Pa./Wissahickon) and senior Erin O’Connor (Scotch Plains, N.J./Union Catholic Regional) sparked The University of Scranton to a 117-60 victory over Elizabethtown College Thursday evening at the Byron Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL-ETOWN MEET RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 29</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan282009.shtml</guid><description>Paul DeAngelo, head men's and women's swim coach at The University of Scranton, has announced that Tuesday's meet against Elizabethtown, which was postponed due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 29, at the Byron Center beginning at 6:00 p.m.</description></item><item><title>ROYAL-ETOWN MEET RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 29</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan282009.shtml</guid><description>Paul DeAngelo, head men's and women's swim coach at The University of Scranton, has announced that Tuesday's meet against Elizabethtown, which was postponed due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 29, at the Byron Center beginning at 6:00 p.m.</description></item><item><title>ROYAL-MUHLENBERG WRESTLING MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER; NO MAKE-UP DATE ANNOUNCED </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan282009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan282009.shtml</guid><description>Al Russomano, head wrestling coach at The University of Scranton, has announced that tonight’s match against Muhlenberg College at 7:30 p.m. in the Long Center has been postponed due to inclement weather.</description></item><item><title>    Toby Lovecchio, director of athletics at The University of Scranton, has announced that tonight's swim meet between Elizabethtown College and the Royals has been postponed due to inclement weather.      No make-up date has been announced.   </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan272009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan272009.shtml</guid><description>Toby Lovecchio, director of athletics at The University of Scranton, has announced that tonight's swim meet between Elizabethtown College and the Royals has been postponed due to inclement weather.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>    Toby Lovecchio, director of athletics at The University of Scranton, has announced that tonight's swim meet between Elizabethtown College and the Royals has been postponed due to inclement weather.      No make-up date has been announced.   </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan272009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan272009.shtml</guid><description>Toby Lovecchio, director of athletics at The University of Scranton, has announced that tonight's swim meet between Elizabethtown College and the Royals has been postponed due to inclement weather.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>COMPRELLI, FOX, PSIHOULES TO SERVE AS CAPTAINS FOR UPCOMING 2009 SEASON </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basejan272009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/news/basejan272009.shtml</guid><description>Mike Bartoletti, head baseball coach at The University of Scranton, has announced that seniors Charles Comprelli (Harrison, N.J./St. Peter’s Preparatory), Kyle Fox (Scranton, Pa./Bishop Hannan), and Chris Psihoules (Washington Township, N.J./Westwood) will serve as team captains for the upcoming 2009 season.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KOPECKI, BIAGIOLI SELECTED LANDMARK CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan262009.shtml</guid><description>Senior Paul Biagioli (Waverly, Pa./Abington Heights), a forward on The University of Scranton men’s basketball team, and sophomore Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional), a guard on the Lady Royals’ women’s basketball team, picked up weekly honors from the Landmark Conference today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>BIAGIOLI, KOPECKI SELECTED LANDMARK CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan262009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan262009.shtml</guid><description>Senior Paul Biagioli (Waverly, Pa./Abington Heights), a forward on The University of Scranton men’s basketball team, and sophomore Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional), a guard on the Lady Royals’ women’s basketball team, picked up weekly honors from the Landmark Conference today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>STRONG JOINS 700 CLUB AS LADY ROYALS HOLD OFF DREW, 73-54, SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE LONG CENTER </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan252009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—University of Scranton head coach Mike Strong’s 700th career victory certainly had its share of anxious moments Sunday afternoon at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>BIAGIOLI ECLIPSES CAREER-HIGH AGAIN IN LEADING ROYALS PAST DREW, 83-53, IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE LONG CENTER </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan252009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan252009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—University of Scranton senior forward Paul Biagioli (Waverly, Pa./Abington Heights) had a weekend he isn’t likely to forget.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ICE ROYALS PULL OUT 3-2 VICTORY OVER CORTLAND STATE SATURDAY AT THE ICE BOX SPORTS COMPLEX </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihjan242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihjan242009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior forward Mike Pace (Branchburg, N.J./St. Joseph Metuchen) scored a goal off a play set up by senior forward Matt Torstrup (Bridgewater, N.J./Hun School of Princeton) midway through the third period to lift The University of Scranton to a 3-2 victory over Cortland State University Saturday evening at the Ice Box Sports Complex.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>STRONG ONE GAME AWAY FROM 700TH VICTORY AS LADY ROYALS ROLL USMMA, 73-43, BEHIND CAREER-TYING 23-POINT EFFORT BY KOPECKI  </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan242009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—One down, one to go for veteran University of Scranton head coach Mike Strong in his quest to win 700 games.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>BIAGIOLI CAPS OFF CAREER-HIGH 22-POINT EFFORT WITH BUZZER-BEATING BUCKET AS ROYALS DOWN USMMA, 66-64, SATURDAY AT THE LONG CENTER </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan242009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior forward Paul Biagioli (Waverly, Pa./Abington Heights) capped off a career-high 22-point performance with basket at the buzzer to lift The University of Scranton to a dramatic 66-64 victory over the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Landmark Conference action Saturday at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>NIAGARA CC, ELIZABETHTOWN TOP ROYALS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan242009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan242009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton dropped a pair of matches to Niagara County Community College, 46-3, and Elizabethtown College, 46-3, Saturday morning at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>CHILDREN UNDER 18 TO BE ADMITTED FREE TO SUNDAY’S BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER AT THE LONG CENTER  AS PART OF SPORTSMANSHIP DAY</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan222009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan222009.shtml</guid><description>Toby Lovecchio, director of athletics at The University of Scranton, has announced that all children under the age of 18 will be admitted free to the basketball games against Drew University this Sunday, January 25, at the Long Center as part of Sportsmanship Day festivities on campus.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYAL RALLY FALLS SHORT; EBERT, GENOVESE RECORD PINS FOR SCRANTON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan212009.shtml</guid><description>NEW YORK, N.Y.— Hunter College pulled out a 26-21 victory over The University of Scranton Wednesday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS WELCOME THREE TRANSFERS FOR UPCOMING 2009 SEASON</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxjan212009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxjan212009.shtml</guid><description>Kevin Dugan, head men’s lacrosse coach at The University of Scranton, continues to bolster his lineup with the addition of three transfers for the upcoming 2009 season.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>HOVEY, EBERT, WIELAND PICK UP WEEKLY HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan202009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan202009.shtml</guid><description>Three University of Scranton winter sport student-athletes picked up weekly honors today.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ICE ROYALS SALVAGE HOME-AND-HOME SERIES WITH MARYLAND WITH 10-6 VICTORY SUNDAY AT THE ICE BOX </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihjan182009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihjan182009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Behind a 3-goal, 1-assist performance by junior forward Philip Furtak (Philadelphia, Pa./Father Judge), The University of Scranton salvaged a home-and-home series against the University of Marylan with a 10-6 victory Sunday evening at the Ice Box Sports Complex.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS PLACE 7TH IN 16-TEAM WASHINGTON &amp; LEE INVITATIONAL SATURDAY;  EBERT PLACES RUNNER-UP AT 141 TO LEAD SCRANTON </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan172009.shtml</guid><description>LEXINGTON, Va.—The University of Scranton placed seventh in the 16-team Washington &amp; Lee Invitational Saturday.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP 64-59 DECISION TO CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION SATURDAY AFTERNOON </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan172009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton made a couple of costly mistakes in the final minute of play in dropping a 64-59 decision to Catholic University in the second game of a Landmark Conference road trip Saturday afternoon at the DuFour Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS PLACE FIRST IN 9 OF 11 EVENTS EN ROUTE TO A 115-83 VICTORY OVER CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SATURDAY AT THE BYRON CENTER </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan172009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Behind a combined four first-place individual finishes from senior Erin O’Connor (Scotch Plains, N.J./Union Catholic Regional) and junior Lauren Wieland (Blue Bell, Pa./Wissahickon), The University of Scranton posted a 115-83 victory over Catholic University in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon at the Byron Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>DEZII, HOVEY PACE ROYALS PAST CATHOLIC, 118-88, SATURDAY AT THE BYRON CENTER </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan172009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—A pair of freshmen paced The University of Scranton to a 118-88 victory over Catholic University in Landmark Conference action Saturday afternoon at the Byron Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>STRONG NOW TWO WINS AWAY FROM 700 AS SCRANTON ROLLS CATHOLIC, 86-52, IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION SATURDAY AFTERNOON </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan172009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan172009.shtml</guid><description>WASHINGTON, D.C.—Veteran University of Scranton head coach Mike Strong is now only two wins away from another impressive milestone.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>ROYALS OPEN TWO-GAME LANDMARK CONFERENCE ROAD TRIP WITH 63-57 WIN OVER GOUCHER </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan162009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan162009.shtml</guid><description>TOWSON, Md.—The University of Scranton passed a Landmark Conference road test without a key player in the lineup for a majority of the game Friday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KING SCORES 16 POINTS TO LEAD LADY ROYALS PAST GOUCHER, 63-47, IN FIRST OF TWO-GAME LANDMARK CONFERENCE ROAD TRIP FRIDAY </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan162009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan162009.shtml</guid><description>TOWSON, Md.—Sophomore guard Jennifer King (Taylor, Pa./Riverside) came off the bench to score a game-high 16 points to lift The University of Scranton to a 63-47 victory over Goucher College in the first of a two-game Landmark Conference road trip Friday at the Sports and Recreation Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ROYALS WEAR DOWN PENN STATE-HAZLETON, 70-53, FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WIN</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan142009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan142009.shtml</guid><description>HAZLETON, Pa.--Sophomore guard Zach Ashworth (Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks West) scored 11 of his game-high 17 points in the second-half to spark The University of Scranton to a 70-53 victory over Penn State-Hazleton in non-conference action Wednesday evening.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>MONARCHS TURN BACK ROYALS, 47-4, TUESDAY AT THE LONG CENTER; GENOVESE POST ROYALS’ LONE WIN AT 184 </title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan132009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrjan132009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—King’s College won nine of the 10 matches to score a 47-4 victory over The University of Scranton Tuesday evening at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>DEZII, O’CONNOR EARN SECOND  LANDMARK CONFERENCE SWIMMER OF THE WEEK AWARD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan122009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan122009.shtml</guid><description>For the second time this year, Marc Dezii (Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill West), a freshman on The University of Scranton men’s swim team, and Erin O’Connor (Scotch Plains, N.J./Union Catholic Regional), a senior on the women’s team, have been named the Landmark Conference Swimmers of the Week.</description></item><item><title>DEZII, O’CONNOR EARN SECOND  LANDMARK CONFERENCE SWIMMER OF THE WEEK AWARD</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan122009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan122009.shtml</guid><description>For the second time this year, Marc Dezii (Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill West), a freshman on The University of Scranton men’s swim team, and Erin O’Connor (Scotch Plains, N.J./Union Catholic Regional), a senior on the women’s team, have been named the Landmark Conference Swimmers of the Week.</description></item><item><title>O’CONNOR, WEILAND SPARK ROYALS PAST MISERICORDIA, 114-91, FRIDAY EVENING</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/swimming/news/wswimjan102009.shtml</guid><description>DALLAS, Pa.—Senior Erin O’Connor (Scotch Plains, N.J./Union Catholic Regional) won three individual events and junior Lauren Wieland (Blue Bell, Pa./Wissahickon) captured a pair to lead The University of Scranton past Misericordia University, 114-91, Friday evening.</description></item><item><title>ROYALS DROP 110-95 DECISION TO MISERICORDIA FRIDAY EVENING IN DALLAS; DEZII LEADS SCRANTON WITH TWO 1ST-PLACE FINISHES</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimjan102009.shtml</guid><description>DALLAS, Pa.—The University of Scranton dropped a 110-95 decision to Misericordia University in non-conference action Friday evening.</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS CRUISE PAST JUNIATA, 63-42, IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan102009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton completed a two-game Landmark Conference home stand Saturday afternoon at the Long Center with a convincing 63-42 victory over Juniata College.</description></item><item><title>ROYALS USE ANOTHER FAST START TO POST 69-44 WIN OVER JUNIATA TO COMPLETE TWO-GAME LANDMARK CONFERENCE HOME STAND SATURDAY AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan102009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan102009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton got of the gates quickly in its Landmark Conference showdown with Juniata College Saturday afternoon at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>KOPECKI, KING COMBINE FOR 23 SECOND-HALF POINTS TO LIFT LADY ROYALS PAST SUSQUEHANNA, 61-51, IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION FRIDAY AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan92009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.--Sophomore guards Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional) and Jennifer King (Taylor, Pa./Riverside) combined for 23 second-half points to lift The University of Scranton to a 61-51 victory over Susquehanna University in Landmark Conference action Friday evening at the Long Center.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>ASHWORTH SPARKS ROYALS PAST SUSQUEHANNA, 86-77, IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE ACTION FRIDAY AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan92009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan92009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton had its share of anxious moments in an 86-77 victory over Susquehanna University in Landmark Conference action Friday evening at the Long Center.</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS’ BID TO UPSET TOP-RANKED ROCHESTER FALLS SHORT, 49-38, TUESDAY AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan62009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan62009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Rochester senior forward Alex Porter (Rockville, Md./Walter Johnson) spoiled The University of Scranton’s bid to pull off a major upset Tuesday evening at the Long Center.</description></item><item><title>DUGAN WELCOMES TALENTED FRESHMAN CLASS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxjan52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/lacrosse/news/mlaxjan52009.shtml</guid><description>The men’s lacrosse staff was hard at work this past year putting together another talented recruiting class. Head Coach, Kevin Dugan, will welcomed 10 incoming freshmen to campus in August.</description></item><item><title>KOPECKI EARNS TWO WEEKLY HONORS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan52009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan52009.shtml</guid><description>&#xd;
	Megan Kopecki (Millington, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional), a sophomore guard on The University of Scranton women’s basketball team, picked up two weekly honors today.</description></item><item><title>STOCKTON WEARS DOWN ROYALS TO WIN RADISSON INVITATIONAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE LONG CENTER; HAWK EARNS ALL-TOURNAMENT HONORS WITH 18-POINT EFFORT</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan42009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan42009.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Richard Stockton College flexed its muscles en route to a 77-62 victory over The University of Scranton in the championship game of the Radisson Invitational Sunday afternoon at the Long Center.</description></item><item><title>LADY ROYALS UPSET 9TH-RANKED KEAN, 77-52, IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF DAYS INN TOURNAMENT; KOPECKI EARNS MVP AWARD WITH 23-POINT EFFORT</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan32009.shtml</guid><description>GETTYSBURG, Pa.—The University of Scranton picked the right time to play its best game of the season Saturday afternoon in the championship of the Days Inn tournament at Bream Gymnasium.</description></item><item><title>FITZPATRICK, HAWK KEY SECOND-HALF SURGE AS ROYALS DOWN PLATTSBURGH ST., 66-52, IN OPENING ROUND OF RADISSON INVITATIONAL SATURDAY AT THE LONG CENTER</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan32009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan32009.shtml</guid><description>CRANTON, Pa.—Senior guard Ryan FitzPatrick (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga) and sophomore guard Luke Hawk (Audubon, Pa./Methacton) keyed a second-half rally to lift The University of Scranton past Plattsburgh State University, 66-52, in the opening round of the Radisson Invitational Saturday afternoon at the Long Center.</description></item><item><title>TRATTHEN'S CLUTCH POINTS LIFTS LADY ROYALS PAST GETTYSBURG, 65-62, IN OVERTIME IN OPENING ROUND OF DAYS INN TOURNAMENT; KING, KOPECKI COMBINE FOR 30 POINTS AS SCRANTON WINS THIRD STRAIGHT</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan22009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbjan22009.shtml</guid><description>GETTYSBURG, Pa.—Senior forward Kelly Tratthen (Olyphant, Pa./Lakeland) came up big when The University of Scranton needed it most in a 66-62 victory in overtime against Gettysburg College in the opening round of the Days Inn tournament Friday evening at Bream Gymnasium.</description></item><item><title>Strong Field Highlights 7th Annual Radisson Invitational</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan22009.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbjan22009.shtml</guid><description>Three teams that advanced to the 2008 NCAA tournament will be on hand for the seventh annual Radisson Invitational men’s basketball tournament this Saturday and Sunday, January 3-4, at the John J. Long, S.J., Center on the campus of The University of Scranton.</description></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbdec302008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbdec302008.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title></title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbdec292008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbdec292008.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>FitzPatrick Picks Up Two Weekly Honors</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbdec222008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbdec222008.shtml</guid><description>Ryan FitzPatrick (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga), a senior guard on The University of Scranton men’s basketball team, picked up two honors today.</description></item><item><title>Logan, Postel Named Third-Team NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msdec162008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/soccer/news/msdec162008.shtml</guid><description>Two members of The University of Scranton men’s soccer team have been named third-team all-Mid-Atlantic region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).</description></item><item><title>Lady Royal-Kean Women's Basketball Game Postponed</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbdec182008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbdec182008.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Sophomore Chris Wasnetsky (Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O’Hara) turned in the best performance of his career at the 2008 NCAA Division III men’s cross-country championships Saturday morning.</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccnov222008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/crosscountry/news/mccnov222008.shtml</guid><description>HANOVER, Ind.—Sophomore Chris Wasnetsky (Dunmore, Pa./Bishop O’Hara) turned in the best performance of his career at the 2008 NCAA Division III men’s cross-country championships Saturday morning.</description></item><item><title>Biagioli, Hawk Lift Royals Past Ramapo, 73-49, In Home Opener Saturday</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbnov222008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbnov222008.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior forward Paul Biagioli (Waverly, Pa./Abington Heights) provided the offense and senior forward Paul Hawk (Audubon, Pa./Methacton) the defense in The University of Scranton’s 73-49 victory over Ramapo College Saturday afternoon at the Long Center.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>Royals Finish 11th at Red Dragon Invitational Saturday</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrnov222008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/wrestling/news/wrnov222008.shtml</guid><description>ONEONTA, N.Y.—Neil Slocum (Scranton, Pa./Scranton Preparatory) was The University of Scranton’s lone place-winner at the Red Dragon Invitational on the campus of Oneonta State University Saturday.</description></item><item><title>Tratthen's Career-High 14-Point Effort Sparks Lady Royals Past Cabrini, 68-57</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbnov222008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbnov222008.shtml</guid><description>CARLISLE, Pa.—Senior forward Kelly Tratthen (Olyphant, Pa./Lakeland) scored 11 of her career-high 14 points in the second-half to lift The University of Scranton past Cabrini College, 68-57, in the semifinals of the Dickinson College tournament Saturday evening at the Kline Center.</description></item><item><title>Ice Royals' Season-High 4-Game Winning Streak Snapped Late Saturday Evening With 3-2 Loss at Stony Brook</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihnov232008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihnov232008.shtml</guid><description>The University of Scranton had its season-long four-game winning streak snapped with a 3-2 loss to Stony Brook University Saturday evening.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>Lady Royals Down Dickinson, 59-49, To Win Days Inn Tip-Off Tournament Sunday</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbnov232008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbnov232008.shtml</guid><description>CARLISLE, Pa.—The University of Scranton found a way to win in the championship game of the Days Inn Tip-Off Tournament against Dickinson College Sunday afternoon at the Kline Center.</description></item><item><title>MVP Performance Earns Mooney Athlete of the Week Award</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbnov2520081.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbnov2520081.shtml</guid><description/></item><item><title>Klusek Earns All-Tournament Honors</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbnov252008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbnov252008.shtml</guid><description>Molly Klusek (Philadephia, Pa./Archbishop Carroll), a senior center on The University of Scranton women’s basketball team, was named to the all-tournament team at the Days Inn Tip-Off tournament at the Kline Center on the campus of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, this past weekend.&#xd;
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</description></item><item><title>Kleinschmidt, Torstrup, Cuozzo, Lucas Among Ice Royals' All-Time Leaders</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihnov252008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/icehockey/news/ihnov252008.shtml</guid><description>Four members of the University of Scranton men’s ice hockey team continue to move up in the Ice Royals’ all-time statistical rankings.&#xd;
</description></item><item><title>Hot-Shooting Falcons Top Lady Royals, 79-62, Tuesday At The Long Center</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbdec22008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbdec22008.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—The University of Scranton Lady Royals (3-2) succumbed to a tough #8 Messiah College Falcons (5-0) team, 79-62, on Tuesday night. 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Week</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimdec82008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/swimming/news/mswimdec82008.shtml</guid><description>Marc Dezii (Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill West), a freshman on The University of Scranton men’s swim team, has been named the Landmark Conference Swimmer of the Week for his performance in the Royals’ 135-70 victory over Susquehanna University on Saturday, December 6, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.</description></item><item><title>Londo Named Landmark Conference Player of the Week</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbdec152008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbdec152008.shtml</guid><description>Eli Londo (Hamlin, Pa./North Pocono), a senior forward on The University of Scranton men’s basketball team, has been named the Landmark Conference Player of the Week.</description></item><item><title>COLD-SHOOTING LADY ROYALS SUFFER 57-45 LOSS TO MORAVIAN IN LANDMARK CONFERENCE OPENER SATURDAY EVENING AT JOHNSTON HALL</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbdec62008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/womens/basketball/news/wbdec62008.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.—Moravian College spoiled The University of Scranton’s Landmark Conference opener for the second straight year with a 57-45 victory at Johnston Hall Saturday evening.</description></item><item><title>MORAVIAN KNOCKS OFF ROYALS, 78-71, IN THE LANDMARK CONFERENCE OPENER FOR BOTH TEAMS SATURDAY EVENING AT JOHNSTON HALL</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbdec62008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbdec62008.shtml</guid><description>BETHLEHEM, Pa.—Moravian College built up a double-digit lead midway through the second-half and held on to defeat The University of Scranton, 78-71, in the Landmark Conference 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double-figures with a career-high 22 points as The University of Scranton rolled to a 91-74 victory over Albright College in non-conference action Saturday afternoon at the Long Center.</description></item><item><title>ROYALS’ BALANCE SINKS ELIZABETHTOWN, 83-68;  FITZPATRICK LEADS SIX SCRANTON PLAYERS IN DOUBLE-FIGURES WITH 17 POINTS</title><link>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbdec162008.shtml</link><guid>http://matrix.scranton.edu/athletics/mens/basketball/news/mbdec162008.shtml</guid><description>SCRANTON, Pa.—Senior guard Ryan FitzPatrick (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga) led six players in double-figures with 17 points and sophomore guard Zach Ashworth (Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks West) added 15 as The University of Scranton held off pesky Elizabethtown College, 83-68, in non-conference action Tuesday evening at the Long Center.</description></item><item><title>KING SCORES CAREER-HIGH 21 POINTS TO SPARK LADY ROYALS PAST ALBRIGHT, 90-65, TUESDAY AT THE LONG 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