SPORTS

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4/2/2012, 9:46pm

After victory on Friday, SU falls back to earth with loss to Slippery Rock

By SU Sports Information

The Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team put forth a valiant effort on Saturday afternoon from Mihalik-Thompson Stadium but could not overcome two big deficits against Slippery Rock, dropping a 13-9 decision in PSAC play on a day in which the two squads joined together to “Stick it to Cancer.” SU fell behind by 4-0 and 6-1 margins in the first half but rallied before the intermission by scoring three consecutive goals and holding The Rock scoreless over the final 13 minutes of the opening frame.

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4/2/2012, 9:44pm

SU ekes out victory over Edinboro with strong performance by Kennedy

By SU Sports Information

The Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team received another dynamic performance from Lindsey Kennedy on Friday afternoon from Sox Harrison Stadium as the Raiders continued their winning ways with a 9-6 road victory over Edinboro University. SU used steady defense en route to its victory on Friday, allowing just two goals in the first half and six in the contest.

4/2/2012, 9:43pm

Lin in Doubt

By alaina rodriguez

At the beginning of the NBA season in late December, no one was using the term “Linsanity” or even knew who Jeremy Lin was.

4/2/2012, 9:42pm

It is here

By Sam Stewart

Baseball time is here. On April 4 all will be right again in the world. The birds will be chirping, leaves will suddenly appear on trees, the dog will stop barking, the wife will stop nagging, and Taylor Swift will finally get some recognition for her artistry.

3/26/2012, 10:25pm

Lying, Ignorance Costs Sean Payton

By Sean Gallagher

Many expected National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell to lay down the hammer when dealing with the New Orleans Saints and their bounty program that was in operation from 2009-2011.

3/26/2012, 10:16pm

SU coach honored as 2012’s PSAC Indoor Coach of the Year

By SU Sports Information

Shippensburg University men’s and women’s indoor track & field coach Dave Osanitsch was named the 2012 PSAC Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year on Friday afternoon by the league office. It is the second consecutive year that he was won both PSAC indoor coaching awards. In his seventh season at the helm of the Raiders, Osanitsch has now won 13 PSAC Coach of the Year awards.

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3/26/2012, 10:12pm

SU baseball sweeps first PSAC series since joining the PSAC East in 2009

By SU Sports Information

The Shippensburg University baseball team picked up its first series sweep in conference play since its 2009 shift back to the PSAC Eastern Division by winning both games of a Sunday doubleheader at Millersville, taking the opener 5-0 and the other 4-3 from Marauder Park. SU has now won six of its last seven games and continues to excel when it gets solid production from its pitching and defense.

3/26/2012, 10:05pm

The Hot Corner

By Nick Sentman and Sam Stewart

So, it looks like March Madness is coming to a close. The Final Four is now set and for a lot of college basketball fans your team is probably out of the running.

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3/26/2012, 10:01pm

Tennis team falls to Georgian Court and Goldey Beacom in spring break action.

By SU Sports Information

The Shippensburg University women’s tennis team played hard in two matches over spring break but ultimately fell,6-3, in a decision to the Lions of Georgian Court University on Saturday, March 17, and 9-0 against the Lightning of Goldey Beacom College on Sunday March 18 from the Robb Sports Complex tennis courts. Against the Lions Daniela Delgado and Hannah Wolfe picked up SU’s first point of the day with an 8-3 win at No.

3/26/2012, 9:58pm

SU overcomes overtime loss earlier this week, drubs Wheeling Jesuit, 17-0

By SU Sports Information

The Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team scored 11 first-half goals on a sunny Thursday afternoon en route to its second shutout of the season, earning a 17-0 victory over first-year program Wheeling Jesuit from the James LaRosa Athletic Fields. Lauren Hauck scored the first goal of the afternoon just 44 seconds into the match and then proceeded to set up her teammates, recording a career-high six assists in the contest.