LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. —
Amira Billingsley (Glen Burnie, MD/) recorded nine kills, four service aces and two blocks as the Lincoln University volleyball team fell to Virginia State, 3–0, Saturday, October 31, at Manuel Rivero Hall.
The Trojans won by set scores of 25–18, 25–20 and 25–23. Lincoln moved to 2–27 overall and 1–18 in CIAA play.
Inside the Numbers
Billingsley hit .500, committing just two errors on 14 attempts.
Yvette Mercedes (Columbia, MD/) added eight kills while hitting .412, and
Elise Carter (Smyrna, DE/Smyrna HS) contributed six kills with a .333 hitting percentage.
Lincoln finished with 31 kills, a .214 hitting percentage, five aces and four blocks.
Charly Manley (Upper Marlboro, MD/Frederick Douglass HS) directed the offense with 25 assists and added four digs.
Niana Coar (Aberdeen, MD/) led Lincoln defensively with eight digs, followed by
Donavyn Morris (Chester, PA/) with six and
Jhordynn Rowson (Virginia Beach , VA/) with five.
How it Happened
After dropping the opening set, Lincoln rallied from a 23–15 deficit in the second to pull within 23–20 before Virginia State secured the final two points.
The Lions continued to challenge the Trojans in the third, taking a 17–16 lead on a Billingsley kill. Virginia State ultimately edged Lincoln, 25–23, to complete the sweep.
Up Next
The Lions will host Bowie State University on Monday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m. for senior night. The match and senior day ceremony will take place at Oxford High School.
