LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA (November 1, 2023)- The Lincoln University Lions volleyball team are set to host the Lady Panthers of Virginia Union University on Thursday, November 2 in Manuel Rivero Gymnasium. The first serve of the CIAA Northern Division matchup is set for 6pm.

GAME INFO
Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Time: 6:00pm
Live Stream: LU Lions v. VUU Panthers
Live Stats: Live Stats
Location: Lincoln University, PA (Manuel Rivero Gymnasium)
Season Records: Lincoln (4-19, 1-10), Virginia Union (10-14, 3-11)
 
SERIES HISTORY

• The LU Lions are 4-26 in the series against the VUU Panthers.
• In their last matchup on October 19, the Lions traveled to Richmond, VA where they battled through 5 sets, ultimately taking a tough 3-2 loss to VUU.

 
LINCOLN AT A GLANCE

• The Lincoln University Lions are 4-19 on the season, 1-10 in the CIAA, after a road loss to the ECSU Vikings on October 30.
• Currently, the Lions are averaging 8.4 kills per set, while their opponents are averaging 11.5.
• Erica Taylor (Romulus, MI/Romulus Summit Academy) leads LU in kills with 203 on the season, averaging 2.48 per set.
• Jaida Lumpkin (Middletown, Del./Middletown) controls the Lions assists, collecting 302 so far this season, and averaging 3.82 per set.
• Leading the charge with 315 digs on the season is Mariah Webster (Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech/), who averages 3.84 digs per set.
• Currently jumping in with 43 blocks this season is Erinn Taylor (Romulus, MI/Romulus Summit Academy). She averages 0.55 blocks per set.
• Janaa Smith (Rochester, N.Y./Our Lady of Mercy) has found flaw in their opponents plays, collecting 37 aces thus far this season.

 
 
VIRGINIA UNION AT A GLANCE

• The Virginia Union University Lady Panthers are 10-14 on the season, 3-11 in the CIAA after taking a 3-1 loss to Bowie State University on October 30.
• The Lady Panthers are averaging 10.2 kills per set, compared to their opponents who average 10.1.
• Leading VUU in kills is Alana Simmons with a 301 on the season, averaging 3.42 per set. She also leads the team in service aces (47) this season.
• Ashlee Franklin controls the Lady Panthers assists with 661 on the season, 7.43 per set.
• Alaysia Miller leads the team in digs with 282 total, 3.07 per set, while Jade Lane has jumped in with 48 blocks on the season, 0.71 per set.
• Alongside Rose leading her team in blocks, she also leads the CIAA and has help VUU be the leading team in blocks.