BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State women's volleyball team earned a four set win in their SUNYAC Opener against the Potsdam Bears tonight at the Sports Arena.

GAME BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Buffalo State – 3, Potsdam – 1
SET SCORES: (25-20, 19-25, 25-15, 25-17)
LOCATION: Sports Arena – Buffalo, NY
RECORDS: Buffalo State: 9-8 (1-0 SUNYAC), Potsdam: 7-4 (0-1 SUNYAC)
 
INSIDE THE BENGAL BOX SCORE

•  Ella Wittman (Cheektowaga, NY/Springville Griffith) led the Bengals with 16 kills and a .481 attack percentage while also chipping in 14 digs.
• Karlie Shaffer (Smithtown, NY/Smithtown East) dished out 39 assists while Sarah Dauer (Lancaster, NY/Lancaster) had 22 digs.

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• After jumping out to a 11-9 lead, the Bengals found their rhythm on offense in the opening set and went on a 9-2 run to take control.
• Despite a late surge from the Bears, Buffalo State was able to hang on to secure the set.
• Buffalo State jumped out early in the second set, however, Potsdam stuck around.
• With the score 19-all, the Bears were able to go unanswered and score the final six points to win the set.
• The Bengals regained their momentum and took in the third set, cruising with a final 10-6 run.
• Buffalo State kept their foot on the gas in the fourth set and held off any threat of a Potsdam comeback.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Megan Henry led the Bears with 15 kills.
• Sophia Layer had 24 assists in the effort.

 
UP NEXT
The Bengals return to action tomorrow as they host Plattsburgh at 1:00 pm for another SUNYAC matchup.