HEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. -- Shepherd University (16-2, 5-1 PSAC East) recorded a 3-0 win over Kutztown (16-4, 4-2 PSAC East) in PSAC East volleyball action at the Butcher Center on Friday night. The Rams posted a 25-22, 25-14, 28-26 victory.
Sophomore outside hitter
Ada McCoy (Bunker Hill, W.Va./Musselman) and senior outside hitter
Amya Davis (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Hendrick Hudson) led the Rams. McCoy had 17 kills, and Davis added 15.
Sophomore right side
Emily Ryder (Smithsburg, Md./Smithsburg) added nine kills.
Junior setter
Maggie Smith (Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland/Loyola (Md.)) recorded 39 assists, nine digs, and a pair of aces, while freshman libero/defensive specialist
Alexa Smith (Hedgesville, W.Va./Hedgesville) contributed 18 digs.
Madilyn Bogovic had 11 kills to pace Kutztown. Saige Thibodeaux added 18 digs, while Paige Skinner had nine kills and 11 digs.
Shepherd rallied from a 23-21 deficit and fought off a pair of set points in the third set to secure the win.
The Rams return to action on Friday when they travel to Bloomsburg for a 6 p.m. match.
