Lincoln University, PA- The Philadelphia University Lady Rams (1-0, 0-0 CACC) set the tempo for their 2010 season with a season-opening 3-0 victory over the Lincoln University Lions (0-1, 0-0 CIAA) on Thursday night at Manuelo Rivero Hall. 

Set scores were 25-18, 25-8 and 25-15. 

The match had special meaning for the Lions, as it was the University's first-ever competition as an active NCAA Division II member. 

PhilaU sophomore middle hitter Ellie Edgar (Cuyahoga Falls, OH/ Cuyahoga Falls) and rookie outside hitter Leanna Lillge (Ixonia, WI/ Water Town) both led the squad offensively with eight kills each.  Junior setter Lauren Hoover helped the Lady Rams with 15 set assists.  Freshman setter Heather Martin (Leola, PA/ Conestoga Valley) added five set assists in the win.

LU was led by Noel Webster's five kills.

PhilaU returns to action on Sunday (9/5) vs. Lemoyne at Chestnut Hill College at 12:00