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SHIP U. Women’s Basketball falls at Bowie State

Shippensburg (1-3) fell to Bowie State (3-1) on the road Monday at A.C. Jordan Arena, 83–54.

  • Shippensburg leaders:
    • Melana Eyer scored a career-high 22 points, including 20 in the second half and four three-pointers.
    • Michelle Olak added 10 points and five rebounds.
    • Abbie Johns and Lauren Marton each finished with seven points.
  • Bowie State leaders:
    • Malaka Cobb led the Bulldogs with 15 points and five steals.
  • Team stats:
    • Bowie State led 44–18 at halftime, holding a 26–1 edge in points off turnovers, 24–2 in fastbreak points, and 24–8 in points in the paint.
    • Shippensburg shot 22.2% (6–27) in the first half and committed 16 turnovers.
    • Bowie State shot 53.6% (15–28) from the field in the first half, including 66.7% in the opening quarter.
    • Shippensburg improved in the second half, shooting 38.5% in the third quarter and 70% (7–10) in the fourth.
    • The Raiders outscored Bowie State 21–16 in the final quarter, going 4–of–8 from three-point range.

Next game: Shippensburg at Chestnut Hill, Monday, 5 p.m.

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