WEST CHESTER, Pa. – Shepherd University (22-3, 11-2 PSAC East) rallied past West Chester (21-7, 9-5 PSAC East) for a five-set win in PSAC East volleyball action at West Chester on Friday night. The Rams posted a 19-25, 25-17, 25-20, 20-25, 15-8 victory 

Junior outside hitter Mikaylah Hoy (Sharpsburg, Md./Heritage Academy) had 15 kills and 17 digs to lead the Rams. Junior outside hitter Kiara Rakestraw (Uhrichsville, Ohio/Indian Valley) recorded 14 kills and 14 digs, while junior outside hitter Kitanna Rakestraw (Uhrichsville, Ohio/Indian Valley) added 14 kills and eight blocks.

Senior middle hitter Georgia Ohmke (Falls Church, Va./Justice) recorded 12 blocks and junior middle blocker Elyssia Smith (Fredericksburg, Va./Colonial Forge) added eight. Sophomore setter Victoria Nicholes (North Huntington, Pa./Norwin) posted 48 assists and seven digs and redshirt-freshman defensive specialist/libero Claire Ellis (Louisa, Va./Saint Catherine's School) contributed  22 digs. 

Sarah Polacek had 18 kills and Julia Vreeswyk added 15 to lead West Chester.  

The Rams return to action on Saturday when they travel to Millersville for a 1 p.m. contest.