Track and field delivers solid marks at Bison Open & Multi
By / Sports EditorShippensburg University’s men’s and women’s track-and-field teams put up solid marks at the Bison Open & Multi hosted by Bucknell University on Friday and Saturday.
Shippensburg University’s men’s and women’s track-and-field teams put up solid marks at the Bison Open & Multi hosted by Bucknell University on Friday and Saturday.
Shippensburg University’s indoor track and field teams returned to action this weekend at the Gulden Invitational at Bucknell University. The men’s team getting four event wins and placing second of six schools, and the women’s team picking up three event wins to come third of seven schools.
Shippensburg University’s women’s basketball team dropped a pair of home games this weekend, falling to Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) 65-50 on Friday before a 70-59 loss to Seton Hill University on Saturday. The results moved the Raiders’ record to 1-6 on the year, along with 0-2 in PSAC play.
Shippensburg University’s swim teams competed at the Gettysburg Invitational hosted by Gettysburg College on Friday and Saturday. Freshman Jazz Barry impressed with several SU all-time Top 10 performances for the women’s team.
Shippensburg University men’s basketball team split a pair of home games this past weekend, falling to Indiana (PA) 96-84 Friday evening before rebounding with a 71-64 victory against Seton Hill. The results moved the Raiders to 4-2 on the season, including 1-1 in PSAC play.
Shippensburg Uiversity’s indoor track-and-field team kicked off its season at the Bison Opener at Bucknell University, with the Raiders picking up eight event wins and nine members reaching NCAA provisional qualifying marks.
Shippensburg University men’s basketball won their first home game of the season against Wilmington 81-77 in overtime at Heiges Field House on Wednesday.
It was a tough stretch last week as Shippensburg University women’s basketball lost two games by decisive scores — first to Jefferson College 84-49 and then to Holy Family 65-49.
Shippensburg University volleyball ended its 2023 season on a down note this past weekend, beating Lock Haven 3-0 in the PSAC quarterfinals, before a hard-fought 3-1 loss to Clarion in the conference semifinals. The Raiders finished the season 23-9, their best record since 2019.
Shippensburg University’s field hockey team’s 2023 season came to an end Friday evening with a 2-1 loss to Kutztown in the NCAA Division II Semifinals in Manchester, New Hampshire. The Raiders controlled the match throughout, but a late penalty stroke goal for Kutztown proved to be the difference.
Shippensburg University’s men’s cross-country team travelled to Joplin, Missouri, and competed in the 10K at the NCAA Division II National Championships in cross country on Saturday. Sophomore Garrett Quinan served as front runner for the team once again.
Shippensburg University women’s basketball fell short in their first two games of the season this weekend as they hosted the 2023 Conference Challenge at Heiges Field House. The Raiders played their first game of the season Friday afternoon against Fayetteville State and lost 68-62 in a close game. The Raiders played their second game Saturday night against Bowie State, where Shippensburg lost 61-52.
Shippensburg University football celebrated a 17-10 victory over Gannon in its final game of the season on Senior Day thanks to a dominating performance by the defense on Saturday in Seth Grove Stadium.
The Shippensburg University football team lost its Homecoming game this Saturday against Lock Haven with a final score of 21-7, which puts the Raiders at 2-8 going into the last game of the season.
The men’s and women’s swimming teams faced several obstacles during their dual meet at Clarion that saw some wins for the Raiders, but also some struggles when taking to the water.
Shippensburg University hosted its 38th annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, welcoming six new inductees to the illustrious group.
Shippensburg University’s field hockey team fell short, 2-1, against East Stroudsburg in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championship game at East Stroudsburg on Sunday afternoon. In the PSAC semifinals, the Raiders won 1-0 in overtime against Kutztown at East Stroudsburg on Friday afternoon to advance to the PSAC final.
Shippensburg University’s men’s cross-country team qualified for the NCAA Division II National Championships with a third-place finish at the Atlantic Region Championships that were held at Lock Haven University on Saturday. The women’s team placed fifth at the championship, beating their seventh-place seed and placing third out of all the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) schools participating.
Shippensburg University’s football team struggled to move the ball Saturday, losing an away game at East Stroudsburg 41-17.