LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. — The Lincoln University (Pa.) volleyball team returns to action with back-to-back matches this week, traveling to Felician University on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. before hosting Virginia Union University on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.

Wednesday's nonconference contest takes place in Rutherford, New Jersey, while Thursday's CIAA matchup will be played at Oxford High School in Oxford, Pennsylvania.

Last Time Out
Lincoln looks to build on its closing performance at the CIAA Round-Up in Winston-Salem. Against Johnson C. Smith, Amira Billingsley (Glen Burnie, MD/) recorded eight kills, Niana Coar (Aberdeen, MD/) added six and Yvette Mercedes (Columbia, MD/) finished with four. Charly Manley (Upper Marlboro, MD/Frederick Douglass HS) distributed 21 assists, while Donavyn Morris (Chester, PA/) collected 14 digs. The Lions finished with a 48–41 advantage in digs and produced 11 kills with a .219 hitting percentage in the third set.

Lincoln also showed strength at the net against Bluefield State, recording seven team blocks. Elise Carter (Smyrna, DE/Smyrna HS), Mercedes and Billingsley each contributed three blocks in that match.

Scouting Felician
The Golden Falcons enter the matchup following a straight-set victory at Caldwell on Monday. Felician also defeated Holy Family in four sets Saturday to remain unbeaten at home.
Sandra Galas and Peyton Kellam are attacking threats for the Golden Falcons. Galas recorded 14 kills and 13 digs against Holy Family, while Kellam added 13 kills and nine digs. Felician finished that match with 54 kills and 11 service aces, presenting Lincoln with a test in serve reception and defensive coverage.

Scouting Virginia Union
Thursday's match brings the Lions back into conference play against the Lady Panthers, who also competed at the CIAA Round-Up last weekend.
Alana Simmons, Zinnia Pickett and Jordan Carter are players to watch for Virginia Union. In the Lady Panthers' Sept. 28 match at Bowie State, Simmons recorded seven kills, Pickett contributed 11 assists and four service aces, and Carter collected 15 digs. Sanai-Ruby Doster added three blocks. Lincoln will look to keep its passing steady and turn defensive stops into scoring opportunities.

Up Next
Lincoln travels to Virginia State on Monday, Oct. 12, for a 6 p.m. CIAA match before visiting Chestnut Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m.