The Shippensburg University men's basketball team fell to the Mansfield Mountaineers with a score of 102-85 in a high-scoring Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) showdown at Decker Gymnasium. Despite five players reaching double figures, the Raiders could not overcome Mansfield's red-hot shooting, with the Mountaineers shooting nearly 60% from the field and 50% from three-point range.

By the Numbers
  • Shippensburg shot 48.6% overall from the field and 57.1% from three-point range (12-of-21)
  • Mansfield shot 59.2% from the field and 50% from three-point range (13-of-26)
State of Play
  • Raiders (8-16, 4-14) were in a tie with the Mounties (7-16, 5-13) for the sixth and final playoff spot in the East before the game
  • Up next, the Raiders host Senior Day against the East Stroudsburg Warriors Saturday at 3 p.m. inside Heiges Field House
Bottom Line

The Shippensburg University men's basketball team faced a tough loss to the Mansfield Mountaineers, affecting their playoff standing in the East. Despite a strong offensive performance, they were unable to match Mansfield's shooting prowess. The upcoming Senior Day game against East Stroudsburg Warriors presents an opportunity for redemption.