The Shippensburg University women’s basketball team lost to PSAC Eastern Division leader Lock Haven, 81-50, in conference action Thursday night at Heiges Field House.
Shippensburg entered the game with a 2-17 overall record and a 1-11 mark in the PSAC, while Lock Haven improved to 13-5 overall and 9-3 in conference play.
The Raiders shot 42.9 percent from the field (12-of-28) in the first half and stayed within single digits for much of the opening quarter. A three-point basket by McKenzie Thomas made the score 15-11 with 2:25 remaining in the first quarter, and Shippensburg trailed 20-13 at the end of the period.
Lock Haven opened the second quarter with a three-pointer from Lacy Kriebel to extend the lead to 23-13. The Bald Eagles maintained a double-digit lead for the remainder of the game.
Lock Haven shot 56.6 percent from the field (30-of-53) and 60.9 percent (14-of-23) in the first half. The Bald Eagles also held a 33-23 rebounding advantage.
Abbie Johns led Shippensburg with 13 points. Michelle Olak scored 10 points, marking her sixth consecutive game in double figures. Melana Eyer added seven points and a team-high five assists, while Makayla Foddrell finished with six points, three assists, and two steals. All nine Raiders who played scored, including Zaria Spann, who recorded her first collegiate point.
For Lock Haven, Madeline Evans posted a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Jenadia Jordan added 16 points and seven assists.
Shippensburg returns to action Saturday at home against Bloomsburg. Tip-off at Heiges Field House is scheduled for 1 p.m.
