Shippensburg University

Search
Search
Coronavirus
News
Sports
Ship Life
Opinion
Subscribe
Entertainment
Send a Tip
Podcasts
Donate

Shippensburg University

29°
Full Forecast

Thursday, January 28, 2021

The Slate

Subscribe

Print Edition

  • Coronavirus
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Ship Life
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Multimedia
  • Send a Tip
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Ship Life
  • Multimedia
  • Podcasts
  • Special Issues
  • Send a Tip
  • Donate
Search

Subscribe

 

9/29/2020, 12:00pm

Jefferson, Raiders ready to take next step

By Isaiah Snead
Jefferson, Raiders ready to take next step
Bill Smith/SU Sports Info

Jefferson created an imediate impact for the Raiders averaging 14.4 points per game to go along with 5.7 rebounds and a team leading 3.9 assists.

Share

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Mail
  • Print

Members of the women’s basketball team have begun their offseason training in preparation for a season that is not expected to start until the new year.

The team is coming off an impressive season that saw it go 21-9 overall and 17-5 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). However, the season had a bitter ending as the Raiders lost to Gannon University in the PSAC semifinals. 

The Raiders will be looking to build off last year and take the next step going into the new season. All but one of their players will be returning from last season, including seniors Ariel Jones and Destiny Jefferson. SU will also add freshmen Eve Nealon and Ali Hauck.

Entering her senior year at SU, Jones is coming off a campaign which saw her win the PSAC East Player of the Year and granted her the honors of All-PSAC Eastern Division First Team, D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Women’s Basketball First Team, and D2CCA Women’s Basketball All-America Third Team. 

Jones has won numerous awards in her SU career and has set countless records. However, she will be looking to cap it off with a PSAC championship. 

Her fellow senior and backcourt mate Jefferson will also be looking to finish her career as a champion. 

Jefferson transferred from West Chester University last season and made an immediate impact, averaging 14.4 points per game and totaling a team high 117 assists. 

Her junior campaign was rewarded with an All-PSAC Eastern Division First Team spot next to Jones.

Reigning PSAC East Coach of the Year Kristy Trn, who is entering her 22nd season as head coach will lead the Raiders.  

In this unusual year, SU will be looking to make the best out of it by capturing that PSAC title.

Share



Related Stories

Jeff Nixon recently finished his first season as the running backs coach of the Carolina Panthers. His coaching career also includes stints with multiple NFL organizations and NCAA Division I schools. 

A year like no other: Nixon shares experience of coaching in 2020 NFL season

By Christian Eby

Yurcich served as SU's offensive coordinator and quarterback coach from 2011-2012. Under Yurcich, junior quarterback Zach Zulli was named the 2012 Harlon Hill Trophy winner, making him the best player in all of NCAA Division II football.

Yurcich dubbed PSU offensive coordinator for 2021 season

By Christian Eby

Headen (far left) totaled 80 receptions for 909 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in his three-year SU career. He served as the main slot receiver in the Raiders' offense.

Headen finds new home in SMU

By Christian Eby


The Slate welcomes thoughtful discussion on all of our stories, but please keep comments civil and on-topic. Read our full guidelines here.


Most Popular


1/18/2021, 7:56pm

The reddest county in Pennsylvania only got redder during 2020 election

By Blake Garlock

Trump maintains voter loyalty in Fulton County


1/14/2021, 7:29pm

Carter named finalist in New Jersey College president search


12/29/2020, 1:37pm

Headen finds new home in SMU


12/30/2020, 10:14pm

2020: The year that was



  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Work For Us
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Ship Life
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

All Rights Reserved

© Copyright 2021 The Slate

Powered by Solutions by The State News.