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Bulls Cruise Past Purple Eagles

Alyssa Fitchette

Buffalo defeated the Purple Eagles, 30-26, 30-22, 30-26 in what was a total team effort by the Bulls. UB put forth its most complete game in the second game, scoring the 30-22 victory. Down early, 8-6, the Bulls embarked on an 11-2 run which was capped off by solid serving from senior Nikki Morzenti (Safety Harbor, FL/Clearwater) and freshman Ellen Robertson (Middle Island, NY/Longwood). In all, UB hit a .282 (14-3-39) in that game.

Sarah Streib

The third game was highly contested by the Purple Eagles as they took an early 10-3 advantage. However, sophomore Alyssa Fitchette (Watertown, NY/Watertown/Genesee CC), who is known for her ability to block, served for the Bulls and led them to four straight points. After Niagara tacked on a point, freshman Lauren Fensten (Centennial, CO/Smoky Hill) also served UB to four consecutive points and a 13-11 lead. Niagara fought back and took a 24-21 advantage, but the Bulls closed out the match on a 9-2 run as junior Sarah Streib (Baldwinsville, NY/Baldwinsville) served UB to the last four points, including a service ace to end the match.

For the match, senior Jenna Mapé (Calgary, Alberta/Father Lacombe) led UB with a match-high 11 kills. Junior Lizaiha Garcia (Dayton, OH/Beavercreek) finished with a match-best 13 digs and senior setter Brandie Clark (Medicine Hat, Alberta/Medicine Hat) had a team-high 24 assists. Additionally, seven different UB players recorded service aces.

The Bulls also managed to outblock their opponents, 13-5, led by a trio of newcomers. Freshman Kelsey Lueders (Littleton, CO/Chatfield) finished with a match-high seven total blocks, while Fitchette had six and sophomore Claudia Neba (Aurora, CO/Smoky Hill/Rutgers) had five.

Kelsey Lueders

Buffalo begins conference play this weekend with a pair of home matches beginning this Friday, Sept. 22 against Kent State. The match is set to begin at 7:00 pm. On Saturday night, UB hosts nationally-ranked Ohio. That match is also set for 7:00 pm and can be heard live on WLVL 1340 AM.