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The Shippensburg University women’s basketball season comes into the 2017-18 season trying to replace a valuable senior class, that included five 1,000-point scorers.

11/10/2017, 1:40pm

Women’s basketball looks for quick rebuild

By William Whisler

The Shippensburg University women’s basketball team sported seven seniors last season, including a special starting five that each scored more than 1,000-career points — the first time in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) history that a team had five 1,000-point scorers on the court. 

SU’s Dustin Sleva looks to improve after a stellar 2016-17 campaign that earned him All-American honors. 

11/10/2017, 1:38pm

Sleva ready for special senior season

By William Whisler

The Shippensburg University men’s basketball team rose to new heights last season, breaking the school record for wins with 27, winning its first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) title since 1991 and the program won its first NCAA Tournament game. 

The SU men’s cross-country team captured its third consecutive Atlantic Region title on Saturday at Lock Haven. Three Raiders finished in the Top 10, including Rob Moser who was the regional champion.

11/6/2017, 10:25pm

XC reclaims Atlantic title

By William Whisler

With the success that Shippensburg University’s men’s cross-country team has had under former Olympian and head coach Steve Spence, it may soon be time to rename Shippensburg “Title Town.” 

Winston Eubanks celebrates after a touchdown Oct. 21 against Millersville University. Eubanks caught his 10th touchdown of the season Saturday at Kutztown. 

10/30/2017, 9:47pm

Red Raiders down Golden Bears, 27-13

By William Whisler

After losing to Kutztown University 24-21 in double overtime on homecoming last season, emotions were riding high as the Shippensburg University football team kicked off to the Golden Bears on Saturday, this time looking to play spoiler on Kutztown’s homecoming. 

SU’s Charles Headen III catches a pass in the first quarter against Millersville University in a 51–14 win over the Marauders on SU’s 2017 homecoming.

10/23/2017, 10:13pm

Red Raiders roll to homecoming win, 51-14

By William Whisler

Shippensburg University head coach Mark Maciejewski said all week that the game plan against Millersville University was to run the ball, but even he could not have expected what transpired on Saturday. 

The Shippensburg University offensive line celebrates with Charles Headen III (No. 3), after he scored a touchdown on the first drive of the game Saturday.

10/9/2017, 2:11pm

Red Raiders fall to Golden Rams, 37-27

By William Whisler

The Shippensburg University football team faced its first real test on Saturday against West Chester University and the Red Raiders (5-1, 2-1 PSAC East) were sharp on their opening drive, going straight down the field in less than two minutes for a touchdown. 

Shippensburg quarterback Ryan Zapoticky needs just 54 yards to pass Mike Carver for fourth all-time in career passing yards at SU.

10/7/2017, 10:31am

Red Raiders ready for key PSAC East clash

By William Whisler

The Shippensburg University football team has enjoyed a brilliant 5-0 start to the 2017 season, but the team’s main goal before the season started was to find itself playing for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) championship come season’s end. 

Tyler Emge, (left), returns a Lock Haven fumble for a score in Saturday’s win.

10/2/2017, 11:01pm

Red Raiders dominate Bald Eagles, 37-6

By William Whisler

After three long road trips, the Shippensburg University football team made its return to Seth Grove Stadium a triumphant one, keeping Lock Haven University from getting any momentum in a 37-6 win on Saturday. 

The Shippensburg University field hockey team wears orange T-shirts in honor of teammate Megan Hart, who is battling leukemia. SU will raise money at its remaining home games to support Hart in her recovery. Orange is the universal color for leukemia awareness.

10/2/2017, 10:52pm

Field Hockey rallies around teammate

By William Whisler

Last season, the Shippensburg University field hockey team was shaken to the core when the news of former player and assistant coach Amanda Strous’ death was revealed on a warm June night, but the team persevered and won a national title with her in mind.