Lincoln, PA. – Cheyney University volleyball, dropped the season opener to rival Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in straight sets on Wednesday night inside Manuel Rivero Gymnasium.

The (2-0) Lions recorded the first ten points of the match en route to a 25-8 victory in the first set. The (0-1) Wolves kept the second set close and only trailed 8-4 at one point, but Lincoln pulled away for a 25-10 triumph in set #2.

Cheyney held fast in the third set and following a Kennedy Jones (Havertown, PA) ace pulled within 13-9, but after the teams exchanged side outs, Lincoln then reeled off eight consecutive points, to take a commanding advantage, eventually closing out the match 25-14.

Five Wolves, Jireh Kelly (Philadelphia,PA, , ), Veronica Martin (Philadelphia, PA), Vita Fitch (York, PA), Adele Mosley (Philadelphia, PA, Bodine H.S. for Iinternational Affairs, ) and Jones, each registered a kill in the match. Jones and Tania Hall recorded and service ace, while Jones led the was with four digs, Fitch had three and Hall and Koulia Lewis (Philadelphia, PA, Parkway H.S, ) each were credited with a block in the match.

The young Wolves with newly appointed Head Coach Ramona Riley-Bozier, had difficulty returning serves against the Lions, who racked up a school record 26 aces on the evening.

Cheyney opens the home portion of the season on Saturday September 10, at 1 PM, inside Alfred Cope Hall, vs Penn State Lehigh Valley.