Shepherd volleyball sweeps Kutztown; Davis eclipses 1,000 kills

MERTZTOWN, Pa. — Shepherd University (21-3, 10-2 PSAC East) recorded a 3-0 win over Kutztown (20-9, 8-5 PSAC East) in PSAC East volleyball action at Brandywine Heights High School on Saturday. The Rams recorded a 25-13, 25-18, 25-23 win. Senior outside hitter Amya Davis (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Hendrick Hudson) (1,002) went over 1,000 kills for her career as she tied a career-high effort with 17 kills.
Sophomore outside hitter Ada McCoy (Bunker Hill, W.Va./Musselman) added 13 kills, while sophomore right side Emily Ryder (Smithsburg, Md./Smithsburg) had 10. Senior middle hitter Rylee Lenz (Earleville, Md./Bohemia Manor) paced the team with four block assists.
Junior setter Maggie Smith (Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland/Loyola) recorded 41 assists and six digs, while freshman libero/defensive specialist Alexa Smith (Hedgesville, W.Va./Hedgesville) contributed 15 digs.
Grace White led the Golden Bears with 10 kills. Madilyn Bogovic and Paige Skinner each added nine.
The Rams return to action on Tuesdaywhen they host Shippensburg for a for a 6 p.m. match.
