Box Score TAKOMA PARK, MD — Cheyney University women's volleyball battled Washington Adventist University on Wednesday night, falling in four sets, 27-29, 25-12, 20-25, 20-25, in a competitive road match in Takoma Park, Maryland. The Wolves moved to 1-3 on the season, while Washington Adventist improved to 3-0.
Cheyney showed strong offensive efficiency throughout the match, finishing with 29 kills, 28 assists, 29 service aces, 15 digs, and a .314 hitting percentage. The Wolves were especially sharp early, hitting .778 in the first set and .600 in the second, giving the team a strong foundation despite the final result.
Paris Coaxum led Cheyney's attack with 14 kills on 18 total attempts while hitting .667, adding four service aces and three digs. Amelia Andrews-Sullivan delivered a major all-around performance with four kills, a .600 hitting percentage, 13 service aces, one block solo, and a team-high 18 points.
Cheyney also received contributions across the rotation. Ariel Carter finished with two kills, five assists, five service aces, and seven points, while Alasiah Carter added six assists, four service aces, and five digs. Faith Carrington helped direct the offense with a team-high eight assists, and Sophia Andrews-Sullivan added three kills, three service aces, and six points.
The opening set was the tightest frame of the night. Cheyney pushed Washington Adventist beyond 25 points and continued to answer late, tying the set at 27-27 before Washington Adventist scored the final two points to take the opener, 29-27.
Cheyney responded immediately in the second set with its strongest stretch of the match. The Wolves controlled the frame behind aggressive serving and efficient attacking, rolling to a 25-12 victory to even the match at one set apiece.
Washington Adventist regained momentum in the third set, taking the frame 25-20 despite Cheyney opening with an early push. The Wolves continued to battle in the fourth set and closed the gap late behind plays from Coaxum, Sophia Andrews-Sullivan, and Amelia Andrews-Sullivan, but Washington Adventist held on for another 25-20 decision to secure the match.
Although Cheyney came up short, the match showed the Wolves' ability to produce offensively, respond after a narrow opening-set loss, and compete on the road against an unbeaten opponent. Cheyney will look to build on the efficiency and balanced production displayed throughout the match as the Wolves continue into weekend as they compete in a tri-match against Goucher College and Gwynedd Mercy.
