ONEONTA, N.Y. - The Hartwick women's volleyball team is set for the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Women's Volleyball Championship Tournament, held Sunday, November 23 and hosted by FDU-Florham.
The Hawks turned in another stellar campaign under Head Coach Janet Donovan, finishing 21-11 overall and 10-1 in conference play on their way to the program's second Empire 8 Championship appearance—and first since 2022.
Hartwick was powered by four Empire 8 All-Conference selections. Three-time First Team honoree Braelyn Hornick (Candor, N.Y.) once again led the charge at the setter position. Shelby Swartz (Candor, N.Y.) earned her first First Team selection after a standout season on the outside, surpassing 1,000 career points. Lucille Walker (Ithaca, N.Y.) and Isabella Gracias (Oneonta, N.Y.) also made an impact, picking up their first all-conference honors, with Walker named to the Second Team and Gracias to the Third Team.
'Wick will match up with No.4 seed, the Keene State Owls out of the Little East Conference. The Owls posted a 14-14 record, going 3-5 in conference to earn a playoff berth. Keene State was handed a first round loss in the Little East Confererence Championship by No.3 Plymouth State in four sets .
The ECAC announced Hartwick as the tournament's top overall seed, competing alongside New Jersey City University, Keene State College, and host institution FDU-Florham. Additional information will be posted to the schedule page once available.
Semifinals - Sunday, November 23 at FDU-Florham
No.1 Hartwick vs No.4 Keene State - 11AM
No.2 NJCU vs No.3 FDU Florham - 1PM
Championship at 3PM
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About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
