BOWIE, MD – The Bowie State women's basketball team (5-1) is set to take on Shippensburg University (1-4) on Friday, Dec. 5, for a non-conference tilt. Tip-Off is slated for 7:00 p.m. inside Heiges Field House in Shippensburg, Pa.

When: Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Heiges Field House (Shippensburg, Pa.)
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Last Matchup

• Friday marks the 12th meeting between the programs since 2013.
• The Bulldogs enter with a two-game win streak over the Raiders, taking the last two matchups 83–54 on Nov. 24 and 61–52 on Nov. 11, 2023.
• Bowie State looks to extend its current five-game winning streak. 

Conference Leaders

• BSU ranks third in the CIAA in both scoring offense and scoring defense.
• The Bulldogs sit second in the CIAA in three-point field goal percentage and first in free-throw percentage.
• Bowie State leads the CIAA in rebound margin.
• Taylor Timms, Malaka Cobb, Kristin Sterling, and Mia Smith all rank in the CIAA's top 10 in free-throw percentage.
• Cobb stands second in the CIAA in assists (21).
• Jada Bouknight, Chaniya Taylor, and Sterling all rank among the CIAA's top 12 in blocked shots, with Bouknight sitting at second (14).
• Sterling also ranks in the CIAA's top 10 in steals (17).

Scouting the Bulldogs

• Bowie State enters Friday at 5–1, riding a five-game winning streak after Monday's 70–45 road victory at Millersville.
• The Bulldogs are averaging 72.8 points per game while holding opponents to 53.0, posting a strong +19.8 scoring margin.
• BSU's defense is its anchor, forcing 22.3 turnovers per game, generating 12.3 steals, and ranking second in the nation with 7.3 blocks per contest.
• Offensively, Bowie State features a balanced lineup with three players averaging double figures: Afia Owusu-Mensah (11.8), Cobb (11.5), and Smith (10.8).
• Taylor leads the Bulldogs on the boards at 6.7 rebounds per game.
• The Bulldogs' best quarter statistically is the third, where they've outscored opponents 110–73 this season. 

Last Timeout for the Bulldogs
The Bowie State women's basketball team earned a dominant 70–45 road win at Millersville on Monday, powered by 26 points off turnovers and 10 blocks. After an early Millersville basket, Smith quickly answered with a three-pointer to spark a strong first quarter that put BSU ahead 22–10. The Bulldogs continued to control the pace into halftime, using transition plays from Hannah Wilkerson and Sydney Anthony to take a 36–23 lead at the break.
 
BSU broke the game open in the third quarter with a decisive 19–6 run, highlighted by key defensive plays from Sterling and a buzzer-beater jumper from Owusu-Mensah to push the margin to 55–29. The Bulldogs stayed in command the rest of the way, getting timely makes from Taylor, Wilkerson, and Timms to secure the victory.
 
 Scouting SU

• Shippensburg enters at 1–4 on the season, most recently falling 89–76 at Chestnut Hill.
• The Raiders average 55.2 points per game while allowing 67.0, carrying an –11.8 scoring margin.
• Shippensburg has struggled on the glass, pulling down 35.4 rebounds per game and holding a –6.2 rebounding margin.
• Melana Eyer leads SU with 14.6 points per game, adding 3.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists while playing nearly 39 minutes per contest.
• Abbie Johns contributes 9.6 points per game, while Michelle Olak adds 8.5 points and shoots an efficient 60% from the field.
• The Raiders shoot 21.1% from three and average 22.6 turnovers per game, while generating 5.8 steals defensively.
• Shippensburg also shoots just 56.3% from the free-throw line, averaging 10.8 makes per outing.

Up Next
The Bulldogs will return home to open conference play against Winston-Salem State University on Saturday, Dec. 13. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. inside A.C. Jordan Arena in Bowie, Md.
 
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