Shippensburg University's Mason Boyd led four Raiders in the decathlon at Susquehanna University, finishing second with 6,638 points, closely missing his school record. Ryan Murphy placed eighth with 5,939 points, while Robert Lissner was third with 6,392 points. Meanwhile, Noah Bankert finished 11th with 4,903 points.

By the Numbers
  • Mason Boyd scored 6,638 points in the decathlon.
  • Carnegie Mellon's Thomas Rich won the decathlon with a score of 6,823 points.
  • Robert Lissner improved his PR score by 90 points to move up to fifth on SU's all-time Top 10 for the event.
  • Ryan Murphy achieved a massive breakthrough in the javelin, with a top throw of 144 feet, 10 inches, a 19-foot PR.
Yes, But

The windy conditions during the competition presented challenges, particularly in the pole vault and javelin events, impacting overall performance.

State of Play
  • Shippensburg University will continue to compete at the Bison Outdoor Challenge hosted by Bucknell over the weekend.
  • Mason Boyd excelled in various events, showcasing improvements in discus, pole vault, and 1500 meters.
What's Next

The team will aim to build on their performances at the upcoming competitions and further enhance their skills and records in the decathlon events.

Bottom Line

Mason Boyd led the Raiders with an impressive second-place finish in the decathlon, setting a high bar for the team's performance and achievements in upcoming events.