BUFFALO, N.Y.—Buffalo State rallied from a slow start, but could not complete the comeback, dropping a four-set decision at home tonight in a non-conference match against Medaille.
 
MATCH BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Medaille def. Buffalo State, 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 28-26)
LOCATION:  Plattsburgh, NY
RECORDS:  Medaille (13-4), Buffalo State (10-11)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• After dropping the first set, the Bengals rallied from a 20-12 deficit to even set 2 at 22-22, but Medaille scored the final three points to take the two set lead.  The Bengals claimed the third set and then overcame an early 5-1 deficit in set 4 and led 12-8.  They continued to lead 24-21, until Medaille battled back to seal the victory 28-26.
• Kayla Pyc (Grand Island/Grand Island) led the Bengals' offense with 13 kills and added four blocks.
• Hannah Renaldo (N. Collins/N. Collins) chipped in 11 kills, while Jennifer Cecchettini (Hamburg/Frontier) had 29 assists to go with 13 digs, five kills and four blocks.
• Rachelle Kelchlin (W. Seneca/St. Mary's) added 17 digs.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Jennifer Stebbins led the Mavericks' attack with 13 kills, and Simmone Talford dished out 44 assists.

 
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will visit John Carroll for a non-conference match on Friday at 7 p.m.