GLEN MILLS, Pa. / OXFORD, Pa. — Cheyney University women's volleyball split a competitive weekend of action, defeating Manor College in four sets Friday night before pushing Lincoln University to five sets on Saturday afternoon.

Cheyney opened the weekend with a strong performance against Manor College, winning 25-8, 25-13, 22-25, 25-16. The Wolves controlled the first two sets, dropped a tight third, and responded with a composed fourth-set finish to secure the match.

The Wolves set the tone early against Manor, racing through the opening frame with consistent pressure and balanced rotation play. Cheyney took the first set 25-8, then carried that momentum into the second set with a 25-13 win to build a 2-0 match lead.

Manor responded in the third set, edging Cheyney 25-22 to extend the match. Cheyney answered with composure in the fourth, regaining control, tightening its execution, and closing the match with a 25-16 victory. Amelia Andrews-Sullivan helped anchor a strong closing stretch, while Paris Coaxum and Faith Carrington continued to provide leadership and stability in the rotation.

Against Lincoln, Cheyney showed balance across the lineup. Alasiah Carter led the Wolves with eight kills, adding three service aces and eight digs. Halla Takyeldin added seven kills while hitting .389, and Sophia Andrews-Sullivan contributed six kills, hit .357, and finished with a team-high five service aces.

Paris Coaxum also delivered an efficient performance with six kills, a .294 hitting percentage, and four service aces. Faith Carrington directed the offense with 23 assists, while also adding four service aces and 13 digs. Defensively, Ariel Carter led Cheyney with 18 digs, giving the Wolves a steady presence in the back row.

Cheyney finished the Lincoln match with 32 kills, 30 assists, 20 service aces, and 49 digs. The Wolves responded twice after dropping sets, taking the second set 25-20 and the fourth set 25-20 to force a decisive fifth. Lincoln was able to pull away late in the final frame, taking the fifth set 15-10.

The weekend showed Cheyney's growth in two different ways. Against Manor, the Wolves showed their ability to start fast, maintain control, and finish a match after adversity. Against Lincoln, Cheyney showed resilience, balance, and the ability to compete deep into a five-set road battle.

Coach Wallace will look to build on the weekend split as the Wolves prepare to travel to Takoma Park, MD, to take on the Washington Adventist Shockers.