CHEYNEY, Pa- Four Wolves notched double-doubles, and So. Virshawna Campbell collected a career-high 19 kills, to lead the Cheyney University women's volleyball team over The Lincoln University Thursday night, in part one the Battle of the First, in front of a raucous crowd inside Cope Hall.

The Wolves (1-4) captured the four set victory with a thrilling 27-25 triumph in the fourth set as the spectators once again stormed the court after the win.

Head coach Joan Braid praised her team's effort. "They played well, it was an intense match and we kept up the intensity until the final point."

Cheyney, who has now beaten Lincoln in five of the last seven matches, came out strong and took the first set 25-17, The Wolves then closed out a tight 25-22 set to take a 2-to-0 lead heading to the third set.

The Lions (0-6), who were led by Mariah Russell with 13 kills and 18 digs, eked out a 26-24 decision in the third set momentarily quieting the crowd of over 400 that had the "Wolf Den" rocking.

Lincoln forged ahead 19-13 midway through the fourth set, and it looked as if the match was destined to go the distance, but a six point run tied the match at 19-19.

The teams traded points until the Wolves took a two-point advantage at 23-21 and again at 24-22. With the crowd poised for the celebration the Lions clawed back into a tie at 24-24. A kill by So. Alaiya Cave had Cheyney on the brink of victory only to see the visitors tie the match at 25-25.

Jr. Chelsea Hutson then put the Wolves ahead to stay and Campbell set the crowd into a frenzy with the final kill of the match.

Hutson registered 14 kills and 15 digs for her first double-double of the season, Campbell recorded her second with 11 digs to go with her game-high 19 kills. Fr., Bryanna Taylor recorded her first-career double-double with a career-high 25 assists and 14 digs and Fr. Mary Flores was credited with a career-high 24 assists and 10 digs for her second double-double of the young season.

Cave added 14 kills and three blocks and Sr. Akia Harris led the Wolves with 19 digs.

The Lions will have a chance to quickly avenge the defeat, when the teams meet again on Tuesday at 7 p.m. inside Manuel Rivero Gymnasium, in part two of the Battle of First, volleyball edition.