Shippensburg opened its season with a 100-70 win over Wilson, using a 14-0 run to start the second half and pull away. Markus Frank scored a game-high 25 points, while Michael Dickson reached 1,000 career points with 19 points and eight assists. The Raiders’ 78 points in the paint and 35-15 edge in fast-break scoring powered the rout.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Shippensburg 100, Wilson 70.
  • Shippensburg shot 66.7% overall and 77.4% after halftime.
  • Frank scored 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting; Dickson added 19 points and eight assists.
  • The Raiders led 78-30 in points in the paint and 35-15 in fast-break points.
Yes, But

Wilson kept the first half competitive and briefly led, fueled by a 7-2 advantage in 3-pointers. But the Division III Phoenix played the game as an exhibition, while Shippensburg counted it as a season-opening win.

What's Next

Shippensburg visits Frostburg State on Saturday at 6 p.m. to open the Bobcat Classic.

Bottom Line

The Raiders’ second-half surge turned a close game into a statement opener, with Dickson’s milestone adding a standout moment to the win.