Shippensburg earned a key 3-1 road win over Kutztown, using its most efficient attack in weeks and a season-high-tying blocking effort to hand the Golden Bears their first home loss. Elise Bragg returned from injury to lead the Raiders with 17 kills, while Mya Davis added a career-high 15 kills and hit .520. The win puts Shippensburg one conference victory away from clinching the final PSAC Eastern Division playoff spot.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-23, 22-25, 25-19, 25-18.
  • Shippensburg hit .256 and recorded 13 blocks.
  • Bragg had 17 kills; Davis had 15 kills and hit .520.
  • Shay Kolivoski led the Raiders with 22 digs; Jaiden Anderson recorded 49 assists.
  • Shippensburg is 16-8 overall, 6-4 in conference play and 3-1 on the road in conference matches.
Yes, But

Kutztown, which entered 20-7 and had just beaten first-place Lock Haven, took the second set and rallied from deficits in the third and fourth. The Raiders still closed out both sets to secure the match.

State of Play
  • Shippensburg is one conference win from clinching the final Eastern Division playoff spot.
  • The victory avenged a four-set loss to Kutztown on Oct. 13.
  • Kutztown’s first home loss ended its unbeaten record on its home floor.
What's Next

Shippensburg hosts Jefferson in a nonconference match Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Heiges Field House.

Bottom Line

With Bragg back, Davis delivering a breakout performance and the defense controlling the net, Shippensburg has momentum—and a clear path to securing a playoff berth.