Shippensburg University's men's basketball team narrowly lost to Millersville, 72-70, in a tightly contested PSAC matchup. The game featured multiple lead changes with an impressive 11-0 run by each team in the second half. After trailing at halftime, Shippensburg fought back to take the lead late in the game, but Millersville seized control with key three-pointers, taking the win despite a late surge from the Raiders. Michael Dickson and Day Waters each led their teams with 18 points. The defeat dropped Shippensburg's season record to 6-9 and 1-7 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Shippensburg scored 34 points in the second half compared to Millersville's 34.
  • The teams combined for just 14 free-throw attempts, with MU making 7-of-8.
State of Play
  • Shippensburg is now 6-9 overall and 1-7 in PSAC play.
  • Millersville improved to a 10-5 overall record and 5-3 in the conference.
  • Shippensburg won the rebounding battle, 34-31, a first in 10 games.
What's Next

Shippensburg will look to bounce back against Kutztown in their next matchup on Thursday at Heiges Field House. Continued focus on minimizing turnovers and increasing offensive efficiency will be crucial for the Raiders.

Bottom Line

This close loss underscores the competitive nature of Shippensburg's recent matches; however, they must find ways to capitalize on opportunities and improve their conference standing in upcoming games.