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BUFFALO, NY - The University at Buffalo Bulls volleyball team opened Mid-American Conference action tonight in Alumni Arena with a heart-breaking loss to Eastern Michigan in five games, 15-6, 15-12, 5-15, 8-15, 9-15.

The Bulls captured the first two games under the strong play of senior outside hitter Rebecca Meade (Selden, Ny/Selden) and sophomore outside hitter Keri Shiels (Baldwin, NY/Baldwin) who combined for 12 kills.

The Eagles, however, would not go down easily as they rallied back to claim the next three games, including the deciduous game five. Sara Schaub was the determining factor for the Eagles in the final three games as she connected on 15 of her game-high 19 kills.

Senior setter Somer Deschambault (Midland, Ontario/St. Theresa's) had an impressive performance for the Bulls as she surpassed her career digs record of 28, recording 29 in tonight's match. Deschambault also delivered 40 assists in the game.

Meade and Shiels were Buffalo's leaders in the attack game as they finished with 16 and 11 kills, respectively. Meade also recorded 19 digs in the match.

The Bulls move to 6-6 overall and 0-1 in the MAC with tonight's loss and return to action Friday (9/24) at Marshall at 7:00 pm.