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Men's Volleyball

Men's Volleyball Set For Matchup with Hilbert

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo state men's volleyball team is set to return to action with a quick trip down to Hilbert for a 7:00 pm matchup with the Hawks. Tonight's matchup begins the Bengals final road trip as they well head downstate next weekend before returning home in the beginning of April to wrap-up their inaugural season.
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals
  • Buffalo State holds an even record of 12-12 on the year.
  • Last time out, the Bengals split their tri-match with Elmira and Houghton falling in five-sets to the Soaring Eagles before sweeping the Highlanders in three.
  • In the Bengals' matchup with Elmira, Chi Jackson (Buffalo, NY/Cheektowaga) had a career-day setting the program mark for kills in a match with 22.
  • Jackson went on to add 12 more kills in the win over Houghton while Jackson Stang (Tonawanda, NY/Sweet Home) compiled 84 assists across both matches.
  • Kaden Strong (Buffalo, NY/West Seneca East) and George Muriel (Hamburg, NY/Hamburg) have been dominant at the net combining for 111 total blocks on the year.
  • The Bengals are an impressive 7-3 at home while just 2-7 on the road.
 
Eyes On The Hawks
  • Hilbert enters the week with a record of 5-12 (1-3 AMCC) overall.
  • Last time out, the Hawks fell short in a five-set thriller with Penn State Altoona.
  • Leading the Hawks on offense is Brad Converse with 159 kills while averaging nearly three kills per set.
  • Austin Chandler has dished out 396 assists while Michael Pozzuto leads the team with 145 digs while compiling a .916 receiving percentage.
 
The History
  • Buffalo State is 1-0 against Hilbert with the one victory coming in three sets back in February.
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Players Mentioned

Malachi Jackson

#8 Malachi Jackson

OH
6' 3"
Senior
George Muriel

#14 George Muriel

OH
6' 1"
Junior
Jackson Stang

#3 Jackson Stang

S/DS
6' 0"
Freshman
Kaden Strong

#4 Kaden Strong

MB
6' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Malachi Jackson

#8 Malachi Jackson

6' 3"
Senior
OH
George Muriel

#14 George Muriel

6' 1"
Junior
OH
Jackson Stang

#3 Jackson Stang

6' 0"
Freshman
S/DS
Kaden Strong

#4 Kaden Strong

6' 4"
Freshman
MB