The Shippensburg University women's basketball team faced a setback, falling to Holy Family 63-42 at home. After a competitive first quarter, the Raiders struggled offensively in the second, allowing the Tigers to establish a commanding lead that they maintained through the second half. Holy Family managed an impressive 20-4 run between the second and third quarters while the Raiders struggled with shooting percentage, finishing the game at just 25.9%. Despite strong performances from Alexis Buie and Mia Johnson, Shippensburg could not recover from the scoring drought.

By the Numbers
  • Shippensburg shot 25.9% from the field compared to Holy Family's 45.6%.
  • The Raiders were out-rebounded 48-25, contributing to 16 second-chance points for Holy Family.
State of Play
  • Shippensburg is currently 1-2 in the season after this loss.
  • Holy Family remains undefeated at 4-0, winning their last two games in quick succession.
What's Next

Shippensburg will look to bounce back as they face off against IUP in their Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference opener on Friday at 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Raiders will need to address their offensive struggles and rebounding deficits to remain competitive in their upcoming conference matchups. Increased scoring efficiency and defensive rebounding will be crucial for their success moving forward.