SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – Shepherd University (16-6, 5-3 PSAC East) fell to Shippensburg (16-6, 8-0 PSAC East) in five sets in PSAC East volleyball action at Shippensburg on Friday evening. The Rams dropped a 25-21, 25-14, 24-26, 16-25, 15-13 decision

Freshman outside hitter Ada McCoy (Bunker Hill, W.Va./Musselman) led the Rams with 14 kills and a pair of aces. Junior middle hitter/right side Sophia Ryan (Monroe, N.Y./Monroe Woodbury) had 12 kills and a match-high six blocks. Junior outside hitter Amya Davis (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Hendrick Hudson) and freshman right side Emily Ryder (Smithsburg, Md./Smithsburg) each added eight kills. Davis also had 12 digs.

Sophomore outside hitter Gracie Zartman (Leonardtown, Md./Leonardtown St. Mary's) had a team-high 21 digs. Senior setter Macy Buso (Parker, Colorado/Chaparral) posted a team-high 42 assists, six digs and four blocks. 

Elise Bragg posted a match-high 15 kills and 18 digs for the Raiders. Gracen Nutt and Hailey Cappleman each added 13 kills. 

The Rams return to action on Friday when they host Millersville for a 7 p.m. contest.