OSWEGO, NY— Fredonia (9-6/1-0) snapped a three-match losing streak against Buffalo State (9-6/0-1), defeating the Bengals in straight sets, 25-20, 25-19 and 25-18, at Oswego tonight in the SUNYAC season-opener.
 
Buffalo State had an attack percentage just 10.3, compared to 25.2-percent by Fredonia, and the Blue Devils also held a 5-1 advantage in service aces.
 
Kayla Pyc (Grand Island/Grand Island) and Jessica Crooks (Niagara Falls/Niagara-Wheatfield) had six kills each to lead Buffalo State's offense.  Jennifer Cecchettini (Hamburg/Frontier) finished with 19 assists and 14 digs.  Rachelle Kelchlin (West Seneca/St. Mary's) and Delaney Laper (N. Tonawanda/N. Tonawanda) had 15 and 12 digs respectively.
 
With the victory, the Blue Devils draw first blood in the "Battle by the Lake" rivalry competition, earning two points for Fredonia.   For more information about the "Battle by the Lake", CLICK HERE
 
Buffalo State will continue SUNYAC play tomorrow, facing host Oswego at 12:30 p.m., followed by Geneseo at 3 p.m.