SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Shepherd University (18-3, 7-2 PSAC East) dropped a three-set decision to East Stroudsburg (12-9, 7-2 PSAC East) in PSAC East volleyball action at the Butcher Center on Friday night. The Warriors posted a 25-15, 25-16, 25-22 win 

Sophomore outside hitter Mikaylah Hoy (Sharpsburg, Md./Heritage Academy) had nine kills to pace the Rams. Junior middle blocker Elyssia Smith (Fredericksburg, Va./Colonial Forge) added five kills and a team-best three blocks.   

Sophomore setter Victoria Nicholes (North Huntington, Pa./Norwin) recorded 20 assists and eight digs. Redshirt-freshman defensive specialist/libero Claire Ellis (Louisa, Va./Saint Catherine's School) contributed 11 digs, while senior outside hitter/defensive specialist Brooke Dunn (Manassas Park, Va./Manassas Park) and freshman defensive specialist/libero Harli Zeitz (Lake Worth, Fla./Somerset Academy Canyons) each added 10. 

Claire Choloux had 11 kills and Kaitlin Bruchhauser had 10 for the Warriors. Ali Finch added 32 assists and 12 digs. 

The Rams return to action on Saturday when they host Kutztown for a 2 p.m. match.