PETERSBURG, Va. — Charly Manley (Upper Marlboro, MD/Frederick Douglass HS) recorded a double-double with 10 assists and 12 digs, while
Donavyn Morris (Chester, PA/) collected a match-high 16 digs as the Lincoln University volleyball team fell to Virginia State, 3–0, Monday, October 12, at the Multipurpose Center.
The Lions challenged the Trojans throughout the match, including a late rally in the second set, before falling 25–17, 25–23 and 25–18. Lincoln moved to 1–18 overall and 0–10 in CIAA play, while Virginia State improved to 13–7 and 11–0 in conference action.
Inside the Numbers
Elise Carter (Smyrna, DE/Smyrna HS) led Lincoln's attack with five kills and added two solo blocks and a service ace.
Niana Coar (Aberdeen, MD/) contributed four kills, seven digs and three aces, matching Manley for the team lead in service aces.
Yvette Mercedes (Columbia, MD/) and
Amira Billingsley (Glen Burnie, MD/) each finished with three kills, with Billingsley also recording two solo blocks. Morris added five assists to her defensive effort.
How it Happened
Lincoln established an early advantage in the opening set, moving ahead 8–5 and later taking a 14–13 lead on a Coar service ace. Virginia State responded with six consecutive points to gain control before closing out the frame.
The Lions continued to push the Trojans in the second set. Trailing 22–17, Lincoln scored five straight points during Billingsley's service rotation to pull even at 22–22. A Manley kill tied the score again at 23–23, but Virginia State secured the final two points to take a 2–0 lead.
In the third set, consecutive aces from Coar helped Lincoln build momentum, and the Lions moved ahead 10–7. After Virginia State took a 16–11 advantage, Lincoln answered with four consecutive points, capped by a Manley ace, to narrow the deficit to one. The Trojans then pulled away to finish the match.
Lincoln totaled 48 digs, seven service aces and four team blocks, holding a 4–2 advantage in blocks. The Lions finished just one dig behind Virginia State, which recorded 49.
Up Next
Lincoln returns to action Wednesday, October 14, traveling to Chestnut Hill for a 7 p.m. nonconference match before competing at CIAA Round-Up II in Ettrick, Virginia, October 16–18.
