Shippensburg University defeated Millersville 35-27 Saturday in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division football game at Biemesderfer Stadium.
Quarterback Roman Jensen completed 16 of 26 passes for 242 yards and a career-high five touchdowns. Andre Weidman rushed for 150 yards on 20 carries, while Derek Guzman and Jermere Jones each caught two touchdown passes.
The Raiders improved to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in conference play. Millersville fell to 0-6 and 0-3.
Shippensburg scored on its first two possessions to take a 14-0 lead less than six minutes into the game. Jensen connected with Jones for the opening touchdown, then Marcus Sweeney turned a pass at the line of scrimmage into a 45-yard touchdown.
Guzman caught a 17-yard touchdown pass with 5:38 remaining in the second quarter to put Shippensburg ahead 21-7.
Millersville scored touchdowns on its first two possessions of the third quarter. Tyler Opong blocked the extra-point attempt after the second score, preserving Shippensburg’s 21-20 lead.
The Raiders added touchdowns on consecutive possessions early in the fourth quarter. An Alex Erby sack and a Millersville punt gave Shippensburg a short field for Guzman’s second touchdown reception. Javani Mosley then intercepted a pass to set up a 24-yard touchdown reception by Jones. Weidman rushed for 35 yards on the two plays preceding Jones’ score.
Shippensburg finished with a season-high 414 yards on 57 plays and did not allow a sack. The Raiders also completed their third consecutive game without a turnover, their longest such streak since 2014.
The defense recorded five sacks and 10 tackles for loss. Alex Sauve led all players with 15 tackles. Nate Myers added nine tackles, including 2.5 for loss, and Erby recorded his first two career sacks.
Guzman matched his career high with seven receptions and finished with 60 receiving yards. Jones caught three passes for 65 yards, and Chris Adegunle added two receptions for 52 yards.
Millersville quarterback Ryan Zeltt completed 36 of 51 passes for 343 yards and three touchdowns. The Marauders outgained the Raiders 438-414.
Shippensburg’s Wilson Ingerski placed four of his five punts inside the 20-yard line and made all five extra-point attempts.
The Raiders host East Stroudsburg for Homecoming at 1 p.m. Saturday at Seth Grove Stadium.
