LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. — Elise Carter (Smyrna, DE/Smyrna HS) recorded eight kills and hit .438 as the Lincoln University volleyball team battled Virginia Union in three closely contested sets Thursday, October 8, falling 3–0 in CIAA action.
The Lions stayed within four points in every set, with the Lady Panthers winning 25–21, 25–22 and 25–22. Lincoln moved to 1–17 overall and 0–9 in conference play.
Inside the Numbers
Carter committed just one attack error on 16 attempts while adding two service aces, two assists and a block assist.
Audreynette Lydgate (Bowie, MD/Charles Herbert Flowers HS) contributed six kills, while
Amira Billingsley (Glen Burnie, MD/) finished with five kills and two block assists.
Charly Manley (Upper Marlboro, MD/Frederick Douglass HS) directed Lincoln's offense with 19 assists, adding three digs and a service ace.
Donavyn Morris (Chester, PA/) led the defense with eight digs, while
Yvette Mercedes (Columbia, MD/) contributed four digs, three kills, three assists and an ace.
Niana Coar (Aberdeen, MD/) added three kills and two block assists.
How it Happened
Lincoln built a 21–18 advantage in the opening set before Virginia Union scored seven consecutive points to take the frame.
The Lions delivered their strongest offensive performance in the second set, recording 13 kills with a .321 hitting percentage.
Lincoln led 19–15 and later pulled even at 21–21, but the Lady Panthers closed out the set to take a 2–0 lead.
Lincoln continued to challenge Virginia Union in the third, producing nine kills and hitting .214 before falling 25–22.
The Lions finished with 27 kills, 25 assists, five service aces and three team blocks.
Up Next
Lincoln returns to action Monday, October 12, traveling to Virginia State for a 6 p.m. CIAA matchup.
