WHEELING, W.Va. –  Senior midfielder/attacker Erin Phelan (Thurmont, Md./Catoctin) scored six goals and added an assist to lead Shepherd University (8-9) to a 15-9 win over UVa-Wise (11-5) in semifinal action of the  MEC Women's Lacrosse Tournament at Wheeling Jesuit on Friday. The Rams advance to the tournament championship game on Sunday at 1 p.m. when they take on the winner of tonight's Wheeling Jesuit-West Virginia Wesleyan game.

Junior midfielder Haley Price (Eldersburg, Md./Liberty) added four goals and an assist, while junior attacker Brooke Hunley (Monrovia, Md./Linganore) tallied a goal and two assists.

Sophomore midfielder Sarah Wendt (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) added a goal and an assist, while junior attacker Alex Green (Boonsboro, Md./Boonsboro), junior midfielder Courtney Schwiegerath (Frederick, Md./Oakdale), and sophomore midfielder Courtney Matthews (Monrovia, Md./Urbana) each recorded goals for the Rams. Senior attacker Hunter Morris (Severna Park, Md./Severn School) contributed an assist.

Annie Hanson had three goals and an assist to lead the Cavaliers. McKayla Grasham added a pair of goals.

Senior goalkeeper Savannah Shores (Trappe, Md./Easton) had 10 saves for the Rams. Melanie Reilly had eight saves for the Cavaliers.

Shepherd had a 30-23 advantage in shots, while UVa-Wise had a 16-9 edge in draw controls. Ground balls were even at 16-16.

Shepherd had a 7-5 lead at halftime behind five goals and an assist in the first half from Erin Phelan.