Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Shepherd University downed Chowan and Tuskegee in volleyball action at the Spike Out Hunger Challenge at Winston-Salem State on Saturday. The Rams handed Chowan (1-1) a 3-1 (25-16, 19-25, 25-22, 25-18) setback and added a 3-0 (25-22, 25-15, 25-23) win over Tuskegee (1-2) in a later contest. Interim head coach Alex Hoekstra gained his first career coaching wins as Shepherd improves to 2-1 on the year.

Senior outside hitter/libero Samantha Scroggins (Plainfield Ill./Naperville North/Kishwaukee College) had 12 kills and 11 digs against Chowan. Sophomore middle hitter Christine Jackson (Stafford, Va./North Stafford) added 12 kills, while freshman setter Becca Kern (Martinsburg, W.Va./Musselman) had 23 assists.

Sophomore libero/defensive specialist Kelsey Anderson (Leesburg, Va./Loudoun County) topped the Rams with 14 digs.

Suraya Chase had 13 kills and nine digs to lead Chowan.

Senior outside hitter Taylor Allen (Inwood, W.Va./Musselman) had 10 kills and 11 digs to lead the Rams against Tuskegee. Jackson added six kills and nine blocks, while freshman setter Cyera Dixon (Rushville, Ohio/Fairfield Union) contributed 13 assists.

Jamiah Buela-Nixon had eight kills to lead Tuskegee.

The Rams return to action on Friday when they travel to face Wayne State at 2 p.m. and LIU Post at 7 p.m. at the Lock Haven Tournament.