SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. -- The Shepherd College volleyball team went 1-1 in final round action of the Ram Rumble Tournament on Sunday at the Butcher Athletic Center. The Rams began the day by dropping a 21-30, 15-30, 14-30 decision to 14th-ranked Nebraska-Kearney, then rallied in the afternoon for a 30-27, 31-33, 19-30, 30-27, 15-10 victory over Lynn University.
Judy Whims (Thomas Johnson (FCC)/Frederick, MD), an All-Tournament selection, led the Rams against the Lopers with 16 digs and five kills.
Whims added 12 kills 18 digs, and five blocks in the hard-fought win over Lynn. Kim Pirisino (John Carroll/Edgewood, MD) (11 kills, 16 digs), Danielle Munson (Williamsport/Willianmsport, MD) (12 kills, 12 digs), Amber Balmer (Ephrata/Ephrata, PA) (11 kills, 17 digs), and Nicole Morgan (North Hagerstown/Maugansville, MD) (54 assists, 10 digs) also added impressive performances.
The Rams (3-2) will return to action on Wednesday when they host Gettysburg at 7:00 p.m.
All-Tournament Team
Bethany Spilde (Nebraska-Kearney)
Michelle Wemhoff (Nebraska-Kearney)
Erin Whitehead (Lynn)
Greta Neff (West Chester)
Cheyanne Stanley (Fairmont)
Judy Whims (Shepherd)
Tournament Records
Nebraska-Kearney (4-0)
Shepherd (3-2)
West Chester (3-2)
Lynn (2-2)
Fairmont (1-3)
Virginia Union (1-3)
West Virginia State (0-4)