Virginia State University’s Volleyball Team clinched a 3-0 sweep over Lincoln University (Pa.) and followed up with a 3-2 victory over Shaw University on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center, handing the Bears their first regular season conference loss since 2022. 

The Trojans took on Lincoln at 1 p.m., followed by Shaw at 5 p.m. The Trojans dominated Lincoln from the start, taking the first set 25-9 and preventing the Lions from scoring consecutive points. VSU maintained control in the second set with a 25-14 win and wrapped up the sweep with a narrow 25-23 victory in the third set. Standout performances came from Helena Eubanks and Gracie Darville, who each recorded 16 kills, while Amaya Cooper contributed 15 kills.

The Trojans opened against Shaw in a competitive first set, edging out the Bears 26-24 with clutch kills from Morgan Green and Darville. Set two was another tight contest; with the score tied at 17, both teams went on five- point runs to reach 22-22. VSU then capitalized on a Shaw service error and back-to-back kills from Darville to win the set 25-22.

Shaw rebounded to control the third set, winning it decisively at 25-17. The Trojans responded with a strong start in the fourth, scoring 10 of the first 13 points.

However, Shaw surged ahead on a 14-3 run, eventually capturing the set 28-26.

In the deciding fifth set, VSU jumped to an 8-2 lead and secured the win with a 5-1 run, ending with kills from Eubanks for a 15-6 victory. Defensive standout Kellee Craig led with 28 digs and three service aces.

VSU improved to 9-7 overall and 7-3 in conference play, marking their first win over Shaw under Head Coach Amanda Walker.

The Trojans travel to Bluefield State to round out October before hosting the Big Blue on Saturday, Nov. 2.