Main Story: Shippensburg opens the 2026-27 season at home against Wilson, leaning on a deep roster and its top three scorers from last year. After finishing 14-15, the Raiders aim to improve behind All-PSAC returners Markus Frank and Jaydon Smith, with defense, rebounding and communication identified as priorities.

By the Numbers
  • Shippensburg went 14-15 last season and finished fifth in the PSAC Eastern Division.
  • Frank (18.9 points per game), Smith (15.0) and Michael Dickson (12.6) averaged 46.2 points combined.
  • Frank enters the season with 1,563 career points, eighth in program history.
  • Head coach Chris Fite is entering his 13th season and has a .586 winning percentage at Shippensburg.
State of Play
  • The Raiders host Wilson at 7 p.m. Monday, then play four straight road games.
  • Shippensburg returns its leading three scorers and says it has depth across the roster.
  • PSAC East play begins Jan. 9 against West Chester; the conference’s regional rankings will use the NCAA Power Index for the first time.
Bottom Line

Shippensburg has proven scoring production returning; its push beyond last season’s 14 wins will depend on turning roster depth into stronger defense and consistent execution.