ELIZABETH CITY, NC (October 30, 2023)- The Lincoln University Lions volleyball team fell to the Elizabeth City State University Lady Vikings, in a 3-0 road match on Monday evening.

GAME INFORMATION
Game Score: Lincoln 0, Elizabeth City State 3
Location: Elizabeth City, NC
Records: Lincoln (4-19, 1-10), Elizabeth City State (15-12, 12-2)
Series: Lincoln trails in series, 5-26, against Elizabeth City State

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Lions struggled to find a rhythm in the opening set, slowly finding a place on the board due to ECSU errors.
• Despite getting into a groove and going on a 4-0 run, the Vikings remained in control, taking set 1, 25-15.
• Set 2 gave the Lions a glimpse of hope as they tied the score 7 times, fighting for game control.
• Although LU took a short lead, several errors cost them the set, 25-19.
• Set 3 ruled favor the Vikings, with a score of 25-5, ultimately giving them the 3-0 overall win.

LION LEADERS

• Erica Taylor (Romulus, MI/Romulus Summit Academy) led the charge for the Lions with 4 kills against the Lady Vikings.
• Stepping in for the Lions with 7 assists was Jaida Lumpkin (Middletown, Del./Middletown).
• Tallying 11 digs for LU was Mariah Webster (Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech/), who was evenly match in digs against ECSU.

 
UP NEXT
The Lions will host the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union University on Thursday, November 2. The first serve is set for 6pm in Manuel Rivero Gymnasium.