The Shippensburg University football team was handed a 49-0 shutout loss from No. 4 Kutztown on Saturday in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division matchup at Andre Reed Stadium.

Shippensburg is now 1-4 overall and 1-1 in the PSAC East.

It is Shippensburg’s second shutout loss this season after losing 42-0 against then No. 4 Slippery Rock two weeks ago. 

Kutztown scored early and often, scoring four minutes and 38 seconds into the game off a 42-yard pass to receiver Trevor Amorim. At halftime, the Golden Bears held a 21-0 lead before running away in the second half.  

Kutztown’s No. 9-ranked total defense held SU to 94 total yards and seven first downs throughout the game. In the fourth quarter, Kutztown picked off Raider quarterback Riley Gunnels and took the ball for a 49-yard interception return touchdown. 

The Raider offense only had the ball in Kutztown’s territory once during a second-quarter drive that ended on a failed fourth-down conversion. Kutztown possessed the ball for over 36 minutes. 

Shippensburg did have some positives in the game. Senior Ely Ghameshlougy recorded nine tackles for the second straight game while sophomore Alex Sauve added eight tackles.

Redshirt sophomores Nate Myers and Connor Black each had six tackles. Black recorded SU’s only sack. Redshirt freshman Tom Smyser registered his first three collegiate receptions for a total of 20 yards. 

Kutztown quarterback Judd Novak threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, going 18-25. Running back Steven Burkhardt led the Golden Bears in rushing with 146 yards and two touchdowns. 

The Raiders have only won one game in their last 10 matchups between the Golden Bears.

Shippensburg returns to Seth Grove Stadium Saturday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. to take on Millersville. 

The game will be streamed on the PSAC sports digital network and broadcasted by SUTV.  

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