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The SU offense struggled to get much momentum going on offense throughout the game. The unit tried a balanced attack with passing and the run game, but neither could give the Red Raiders a foothold in the game. The ground attack could not reach 100 yards and the SU quarterbacks threw for just 229 yards.

9/18/2018, 1:54pm

Football suffers setback against Vulcans, 57-14

By Nate Powles

The Shippensburg University football team went back to action after riding the high of an intense, last-minute victory against Slippery Rock University in its previous outing, only to fall flat on both offense and defense in a big loss to Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West squad California University of Pennsylvania (CALU), 57–14.

SU’s Colin McDermott rushes through a hole in the Bloomsburg defense on Saturday at Seth Grove Stadium. McDermott rushed for 65 yards in the win.

9/11/2018, 5:28pm

SU defense shuts down Huskies

By William Whisler

Shippensburg University played its worst second half offensively this season on Saturday against Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division rival Bloomsburg University, turning the ball over four times and converting just 3-of-17 third downs in the game. 

Junior Samantha Webber was on fire in SU’s four-game series win, posting 22 kills and nine assists against Wheeling Jesuit and Fairmont State, as well as 26 kills and six blocks in the matches against West Liberty and Charleston. 

9/11/2018, 2:03pm

Volleyball stays hot, beats No. 14 Wheeling Jesuit

By Nolan Hoffman

The Shippensburg University volleyball team is on a tear. The squad won its last five matches including the one last Saturday, in which it defeated host West Virginia State (20–25, 25–16, 25–13,25–21). The Raiders also defeated Shepherd (25–23, 23–25, 25-19, 25-15) in a match held at the Convocation Center in Institute, West Virginia. 

The Red Raiders celebrate after defensive end Richard Nase recovers a bad snap in Slippery Rock’s end zone for the go-ahead score in the game’s final minute.

9/11/2018, 2:01pm

Red Raiders pull off last minute win, improve to 2-0

By Nate Powles

The Shippensburg University football team took the field against cross-conference opponent Slippery Rock University for the first time in five years, ending with a thrilling finish that brought SU fans to their feet as the Red Raiders took the win in the final seconds, 25–21.

Midfielder Joey Gallucci, left, put on a show against Shepherd, scoring two goals and grabbing an assist to lead the charge in the record 7–0 win.

9/4/2018, 6:22pm

Men's soccer wins rout over Shepherd

By Nate Powles

The Shippensburg University men’s soccer team followed up its disappointing opening defeat to Chestnut Hill College on Thursday with an impressive win against Shepherd University at home Sunday, 7–0.

Kendall Johnson is one of SU’s most important players, already contributing early in the season with 38 kills and 15 blocked shots in the opening weekend.

8/28/2018, 2:31pm

Strong volleyball senior class moves into new season

By Nolan Hoffman

Shippensburg University’s volleyball team is set to begin the 2018 season with high hopes of another successful season. Led by coach Leanne Piscotty, the Raiders went 21–12 overall last year and 13–5 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). 

Dustin Sleva’s agency recently announced that he has signed a professional contract with newly-formed French team Paris Basketball. Sleva graduated in May after a star-studded four-year collegiate career with the Raiders. He owns several school records, including most career points and most career rebounds.

8/28/2018, 2:28pm

Sleva signs professional contract with Paris

By Nate Powles

Former Shippensburg University basketball standout Dustin Sleva announced last week that he signed a professional contract with Paris Basketball in France’s second division, Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro B. One of the most widely known and respected leagues in Europe, the LNB Pro B should be a great learning experience for Sleva as he begins his professional career.

The Red Raiders will take the field with a new look offense this season with the loss of several key seniors.

8/28/2018, 2:20pm

Football set to kick off new campaign

By Nate Powles

The Shippensburg University football team has its eyes set high going into the new season. The squad reached the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs, last season, after posting a 10–1 record in the regular season, only the fifth season in school history with 10 wins.