WISE, Va. –  Shepherd University (18-5, 7-2 MEC) posted a 25-15, 25-14, 25-11 victory over UVa-Wise  (4-18, 1-7 MEC) in MEC volleyball action at UVa-Wise on Saturday. The Rams posted their ninth straight win. The nine consecutive victories tie the program record established in 2001.

Junior outside hitter Peyton Lindblad (Spotsylvania, Va./Riverbend) had eight kills, while freshman middle hitter Georgia Ohmke (Falls Church, Va./Justice)added seven and freshman middle hitter Olivia Waszak (Saint Johns, Mich./Saint Johns) had six to lead the Rams against the Cavaliers.

Senior setter Becca Kern (Martinsburg, W.Va./Musselman) contributed 32 assists and five aces, while junior libero Imani Major (Gainesville, Va./Millbrook) had 13 digs.

Kyra Jessee had six kills and 11 digs to lead UVa-Wise. Morgan Milligan added 12 digs.

The Rams return to action on Tuesday when they host West Liberty at 7 p.m.