MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – The No. 12 Marauders (5-1, 1-1 PSAC East) bounced back from their midweek loss with a 2-1 victory over Shippensburg (0-2-2, 0-2-0 PSAC East) on Saturday evening. The Raiders jumped out to an early lead, netting their first goal less than 30 seconds into the match. However, Millersville would respond twice in the first half to take a 2-1 win. 

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
• Millersville goalkeeper Bobby Bosch didn't see much action in the match, but recorded his second win of the year. 
• Spencer Shortt sent a ball into the box for a Mike Kreider goal, this came in the 14th minute of play and tied the match up at one. 
• The Marauders struck again 15 minutes later off the right foot of Frank Astarita. The redshirt sophomore controlled a ball in the box before scoring his first goal of the year. 

POST GAME REACTION FROM HEAD COACH STEVE WIDDOWSON

• On today's performance: "We were much more like ourselves today in regard to our work rate and the speed at which we did our work. We definitely showed a lot more of the fight that will be required if we want to be successful in this conference. Now we just need to stop making games more difficult than they need to be, but that is part of the learning and growth we are going through."

• On the scoring tonight: "Great for both guys. Frank has been giving good energy in his role off the bench and tonight he was rewarded for his efforts with a goal. We decided to throw Mike up for our corners today and thankfully it worked with a great run and headed goal from him. That was pleasing to see and I think gave him a little boost of confidence which is always good."

• On West Chester next week: "We will be taking the time to work on some things we normally don't have time to work on. We will also build up some fitness levels for some guys coming back from injury while also letting guys with a lot of minutes get some recovery in. We will also touch base with every player and chat about their contributions so far as well as for moving forward. Therefore, we will look to achieve a lot of good things and be fully prepared for West Chester."

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
• Millersville held the edge in shots 22-4, and shots on goal 9-1. 
• The Marauders also recorded more corners than the Raiders, 6-2.
• Matt Lynch and Frank Astarita each recorded two shots on goal tonight. 
• Cody Scully received the first red card of the season for violent behavior in the 75th minute. 

NOTES
• This brings the Marauders to 32-26-7 all time against the Raiders. 

UP NEXT
• The Marauders will take have a break with no midweek match, they'll return to action a week from tonight at West Chester.