BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women's volleyball team wrapped up the 2022 regular season in a tri-match with the University of Rochester and St. John Fisher. The Bengals fell in both contests.
GAME ONE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: St. John Fisher – 3, Buffalo State – 0
SET SCORES: 21-25, 21-25, 22-25
LOCATION: Sports Arena – Buffalo, NY
RECORDS: St. John Fisher (19-6, 9-0), Buffalo State (12-10, 4-5)
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE
- Samantha Coakley (Lockport, NY/Lockport) led the Bengals attack with 11 kills.
- Karlie Shaffer (Smithtown, NY/Smithtown East) dished out 14 assists while Riley Domin (Getzville, NY/Williamsville South) had 10.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first set was a constant back-and-forth affair until the end.
- Down 21-18, Fisher would rally off the final 7 points to earn the victory.
- In the second set, both teams continued their rallies as there were four leads changed throughout.
- Fisher would hold off the Bengals comeback.
- In the final set, the two squads continued to fight until the end.
- Lindsey DeBonis would notch the final kill for the Cardinals.
GAME TWO BASICS
FINAL SCORE: U of R – 3, Buffalo State – 2
SET SCORES: 25-18, 23-25, 22-25, 25-21, 9-15
LOCATION: Sports Arena – Buffalo, NY
RECORDS: U of R (13-11, 1-6), Buffalo State (12-11, 4-5)
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE
- Coakley and Erin Mergler (Amherst, NY/Williamsville North) each had 11 kills for Buffalo State.
- Domin added another 19 assists, and Jenna Hugenschmidt (Clarence Center, NY/Clarence) had 15 digs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- For the second time this season, the Bengals and Yellowjackets went into a five-game showdown.
- The team would keep competitive through the first four sets, going back-and-forth in winning each.
- In the final set, U of R gained control from the start.
- After jumping out to a 3-0 lead, they would go on a 12-6 run to secure the victory.
UP NEXT
- The Bengals will travel to New Paltz on Tuesday for the opening round of the SUNYAC playoffs. Game time is 6 pm.
