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Ramsey earned an automatic qualifying position to the NCAA Division II National Championships with a high jump of 7 feet 1 3/4 inches

4/26/2016, 4:24pm

SU men’s track and field dominates home meet

By Blair Garrett

With 285 points, the Shippensburg University men’s outdoor track-and-field team blew past the competition on Wednesday evening, taking first-place at Seth Grove Stadium. Both the men’s and women’s outdoor track-and-field teams are reigning Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference champions, so the victories over PSAC rivals West Chester University and Seton Hill University are especially sweet. There were several performances in particular that highlighted the evening for the Raiders. The SU men’s team took first-place in 12 out of the 16 events, in which it competed in on Wednesday, which led to its dominating win. “Well, I think we all love running on our home track.

Neely Spence Gracey competing at the 2010 SU Cross-Country Atlantic Regionals. Gracey won four-straight titles at SU

4/26/2016, 12:47pm

SU family outruns competition

By William Whisler

Last week, Neely Spence Gracey, a 2012 graduate of Shippensburg University, raced into the national spotlight with a ninth-place finish in the Boston Marathon.

4/26/2016, 12:42pm

Boxing club punches out opponents

By William Whisler

With the boxing season coming to an end, Shippensburg University’s boxing club has had a strong season, with two members of the team competing at nationals. Brett Pastore and Tylik Guilford competed at the National Collegiate Boxing Association Championships in Seattle, Washington, April 7–9.

SU seniors Bri Giovenco (left) and Taylor Pattillo (Right) each hit three-run home runs against East Stroudsburg University on SU’s softball senior day.

4/26/2016, 12:28pm

SU seniors shine on Senior Day

By Matt Trust

An emotional weekend at Robb Sports Complex wrapped up a memorable 2016 softball campaign for the Shippensburg University Raiders. The Raiders concluded the road portion of its schedule with a Thursday doubleheader in West Chester.

4/25/2016, 8:36pm

Penguins knock off Rangers

By Blair Garrett

For the Penguins, the third time was the charm. For the first time in three years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made it past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, exorcising its playoff demons along the way.

SU’s Kaylin Gallagher returns a volley against Millersville.

4/20/2016, 5:00pm

SU Tennis drops match to PSAC foe Millersville

By Bob Murray

The Shippensburg University women’s tennis squad traveled to Millersville University to take on the Marauders at McComsey Tennis Courts on Saturday, April 16. The Raiders were unsuccessful in defeating the PSAC East opponent, as they lost 9-0. The loss is the 10th thus far for the Shippensburg tennis team, as they slide down to 1-5 in the PSAC East. SU — although suffering the tough defeat — was successful in winning one game at No.1 doubles.

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4/18/2016, 8:49pm

Megan Lundy earns second PSAC Top 10 award

By Marissa Merkt

They say college is a blur full of memories that last a lifetime. Shippensburg University senior Megan Lundy sprinted her way through campus while maintaining a 4.0 cumulative GPA and winning two PSAC Top 10 awards. On Wednesday, Lundy was nominated for the 2015-2016 PSAC Winter Top 10 award for women’s indoor track and field.

4/18/2016, 8:46pm

Shippensburg picks up four key wins

By Jamison Barker

The Shippensburg University baseball team was not perfect last week, but it sure was close. The Raiders offense was on full display in its five-game slate, as the squad put itself in playoff position, and secured its first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division series win of the year.

4/16/2016, 5:42pm

Danny Willett’s first win on the PGA tour

By Joey Ketchem

Danny Willett was not expected to even show up to the Masters this week, as he was the last person to register for the tournament, Willett, 28, walked off the 18th hole fairway as a Masters Champion and as a new father.

4/16/2016, 5:41pm

NHL playoff predictions

By Nate Powles

The stage is set; All 16 teams are locked in for the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs. There is a diverse group of teams this year, with many familiar faces and a couple new ones all looking to win the coveted Lord Stanley’s Cup. West Chicago Blackhawks vs.