NEW PALTZ, NY – The Buffalo State women's volleyball team rallied to a four-set victory over the New Paltz Hawks tonight at the Hawk Center. The Bengals defeated New Paltz for the first time since 2013, snapping the Hawks ten-match win streak.
GAME BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Buffalo State – 3, New Paltz – 1
SET SCORES: (25-12, 25-13, 26-28, 27-25)
LOCATION: Hawk Center – New Paltz, NY
RECORDS: Buffalo State: 11-8 (3-0 SUNYAC), New Paltz: 8-9 (1-1 SUNYAC)
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE
- Ella Wittman (Cheektowaga, NY/Springville Griffth) led the Bengals with 15 kills with a pair of blocks and 12 digs.
- Karlie Shaffer (Smithtown, NY/Smithtown East) dished out 26 assists with 16 digs and four service aces.
- Nicole Delli Colli (Rye, NY/Rye) had a team-high 17 digs in the win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After an 8-8 start in the opening set, the Bengals rallied for six straight points and 10 of 11 overall to take control in the set.
- The Bengals took advantage of the opportunity and scored seven of the last eight points to win the set.
- Buffalo State carried the momentum into the second set with a quick 12-5 start.
- New Paltz could not chip into the Bengals lead as Buffalo State scored the final four points to win the second set.
- The Hawks found their rhythm as they rallied to win the third set and stay alive.
- After a back-and-forth fourth set, the Hawks had a 24-21 advantage.
- The Bengals rallied for six of the final seven points to secure the win.
FOR THE FOES
- Letisha Perez led the Hawks with 12 kills.
- Elena Savage had 28 assists in the effort.
UP NEXT
The Bengals return to action tomorrow as they battle Oneonta at 1:00 pm.
