SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – Shippensburg University redshirt-junior Michael Dickson was named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East Men's Basketball Defensive Athlete of the Week on Monday afternoon by the league office.
 
Dickson matched his career high with five steals Saturday to help the Raiders pick up their third straight victory, a 97-77 triumph over Mansfield on the road.
 
Dickson totaled 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting. He grabbed five rebounds and was one of four Raiders who had a game-high three assists.
 
The SU point guard recently eclipsed 100 steals for his career.
 
It is the first PSAC weekly award of Dickson's career. He joins Markus Frank as Raiders that have been recognized as a PSAC weekly honoree during the 2025-26 season. Frank is a two-time East Athlete of the Week (Nov. 19, Jan. 20) and a one-time East Defensive Athlete of the Week (Jan.5) this season.