WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – Shepherd University (9-5, 0-2 MEC) dropped a 25-18, 23-25, 25-23, 25-22 decision to West Liberty (11-3, 2-0 MEC) in MEC volleyball action at West Liberty on Saturday afternoon.

Junior outside hitter Cambriea Hill (Columbia, Md./Hammond) had 17 kills and 13 digs to lead the Rams.

Junior outside hitter Peyton Lindblad (Spotsylvania, Va./Riverbend) added nine kills and three aces, while junior libero Imani Major (Gainesville, Va./Millbrook) topped the Rams with a match-high 31 digs. Senior setter Becca Kern (Martinsburg, W.Va./Musselman) contributed 35 assists and sophomore middle hitter Nicole Murray (Hagerstown, Md./North Hagerstown) recorded eight blocks (two solos).

Abbi Gibson had 14 kills and Olivia Baumhoer recorded 13 to pace the Hilltoppers. Kailee Cunningham added 18 digs.

The Rams return to action on Saturday when they travel to Thomas Jefferson for a 2 p.m. match.