The Shippensburg University women’s basketball team had a successful 2015-16 season and wrapped up with a strong presence in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Tournament.
SU began its PSAC play with a first-round bye after locking up the second seed in the east.
SU faced-off against Millersville University in the PSAC Quarterfinals held at Heiges Field House and emerged victorious with a 58-56 win over the Marauders.
Junior Morgan Griffith led the scoreboard with 18 points along with 16 rebounds. Junior Lauren Gold contributed 17 points, four rebounds and three assists.
SU moved on to the PSAC Semifinals competition to battle against California University of Pennsylvania. The Lady Raiders fell to the Vulcans 78-62.
Junior Colleen Young had 18 points, two assists and two steals in the game. Gold also played well, ending the night with 12 points, five assists and four rebounds.
The loss to Cal U put an end to SU’s PSAC play and post-season. The Lady Raiders finished with a 21-7 record.
Along with a successful season, SU also had a few notable individual performances.
Griffith had an outstanding season individually with many achievements. Griffith became the 20th SU women’s basketball player to reach 1,000 career points. She was also named PSAC Eastern Division Athlete of the Year. Griffith was most recently named to the Conference Commissioners Association All-Atlantic Region Second Team.
Junior Logan Snyder also received recognition and was named to the All-PSAC East Second Team.
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