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SHIP U. Men’s Soccer’s strong effort falls short against Millersville, 1-0

The Shippensburg University men’s soccer team lost 1-0 to Millersville in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division match Wednesday at David See Field.

Shippensburg fell to 2-4-3 overall and 1-4 in conference play. Millersville improved to 8-2-1 overall and 4-1 in the PSAC East.

Millersville scored the match’s only goal in the 30th minute. Zander Leik received a pass from Matias Schmidt and scored past Shippensburg goalkeeper Ryan Krumenacker.

The Raiders had two shots hit the goal frame. Anthony Weekley headed a cross from Coy Rush off the post late in the first half. Five minutes into the second half, Zachary Haynie headed a corner kick from Evan Brandt off the crossbar.

Shippensburg outshot Millersville 5-4 in the second half and held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks. Millersville recorded 14 total shots.

Krumenacker matched his season high with seven saves. It was his third seven-save performance in nine appearances.

Shippensburg will host Lock Haven at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at David See Field.

Franklin County Employees Raise $7,224 for United Way

Franklin County employees raised $7,224.12 for the United Way of Franklin County through the organization’s annual fundraising campaign. A total of 139 employees across 26 departments participated through monthly dress-down

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