BOWIE, MD (November 6, 2023)- The Lincoln University Lions volleyball team took a tough set 5 loss in their matchup against the Bowie State University Bulldogs on Monday evening.

GAME INFORMATION
Game Score: Lincoln 2, Bowie State 3
Location: Bowie, MD
Records: Lincoln (4-21, 1-12), Bowie State (4-25, 2-13)
Series: Lincoln trails in series, 13-18, against Bowie State

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Both teams started the contest early displaying their offensive and defensive skills.
• The Lions went on an early run to take the lead, until the Bulldogs tied the score 8-all.
• Managing to pull away by capitalizing off of Bulldog attack errors, LU took set 1, 25-18.
• Sets 2 and 3 had similarities, as Lincoln worked to control the court, but Bowie State found energy in their home court advantage.
• With a score of 25-17 and 25-13, sets 2 and 3 ruled in favor of BSU.
• The Lions bounced back in set 4, going on 6-0 run to take 14-8 lead.
• Attempting to reclaim dominance, the Bulldogs unsuccessfully tried to close the scoring gap.
• LU stayed a few plays ahead of the home team to eventually give the Lions the 25-22 set 4 victory.
• Despite the score tying 5 times in the final set, the true drive was the Lions going on a 9-0 run to bring the score up, 14-all.
• Each play mattered as not only was the set, but the match was on the line.
• Although LU fought hard to rally back, BSU took the set, 17-15, and the overall win.
• While the final score was not in favor of Lincoln, the team's ability to rally back during a critical point in the matchup shows true determination.

LION LEADERS

• Erica Taylor (Romulus, MI/Romulus Summit Academy) led the charge for the Lions with 12 kills and 2 blocks against the Bulldogs.
• Stepping in for the Lions with 12 assists, 9 digs and 3 aces was Jaida Lumpkin (Middletown, Del./Middletown).
• Leading LU in digs was Mariah Webster (Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech/) with 11 digs in addition to 3 aces of her own.

UP NEXT
The Lions will travel to Bluefield, WV to take on the Blues of Bluefield State University on Thursday, November 9 for the last game of the 2023 season. The first serve is set for 6pm.