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Men's Volleyball

Men's Volleyball Returns Home For Final Time In Inaugural Season

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo State men's volleyball team returns to the court for the final time this season as they will host FLCC and #15 Hobart for a tri-match at 11:00 am/1:00 pm, respectively. The Bengals will also celebrate Senior Day as they will honor Adam Cramer (Buffalo, NY/Iroquois), Sean Denniston (Lockport, NY/Lockport), Nate Lippitt (Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park).
 
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Breaking Down The Bengals
  • Buffalo State enters the final weekend of the season with a record of 14-14 on the year.
  • Last time out, the Bengals swept Ramapo College in three sets.
  • Gavin Wilczewski (Elma, NY/East Aurora) leads the Bengals offense with 246 kills on the season.
  • Jackson Stang (Tonawanda, NY/Sweet Home) has dished out 872 assists while also tallying 34 service aces.
  • On the defensive side, Alex Nuez (Paterson, NJ/Eastside) has 219 digs while Kaden Strong (Buffalo, NY/West Seneca East) has been a force at the net with 78.0 total blocks.
  • The Bengals are an impressive 7-3 at home in their inaugural season.
 
A Look At The Lakers
  • FLCC holds a record of 26-3 overall on the season.
  • The Lakers have won 14 straight following a four-set win over Potsdam last time out.
  • Leading the team is Nick Ferris with 313 kills on the season with a dozen service aces.
  • Bryce Nickson leads the team with 215 digs while Bryce Ceravolo has dished out 928 assists.
 
Surveying The Statesman
  • #15 Hobart sits in the standings with a record of 17-10 (3-4 UVC) on the season.
  • Last time out, the Statesman swept Elmira in three sets.
  • Andrew Kim has been impressive this season compiling a nation-high 463 kills with 43 service aces.
  • On defense, Gavin Meador has 232 digs while Nate Magni leads the team with 61.0 total blocks.
 
The History
  • Buffalo State vs. FLCC will be an exhibition matchup.
  • Hobart is 1-0 against the Bengals after sweeping the Bengals in three sets back in early March.
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Players Mentioned

Adam Cramer

#24 Adam Cramer

DS
5' 6"
Sophomore
Sean Denniston

#13 Sean Denniston

S/RS
6' 4"
Senior
Nate Lippitt

#22 Nate Lippitt

OPP
6' 2"
Senior
Alex Nuez

#5 Alex Nuez

DS
5' 11"
Graduate Student
Jackson Stang

#3 Jackson Stang

S/DS
6' 0"
Freshman
Kaden Strong

#4 Kaden Strong

MB
6' 4"
Freshman
Gavin Wilczewski

#9 Gavin Wilczewski

OH
6' 2"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Adam Cramer

#24 Adam Cramer

5' 6"
Sophomore
DS
Sean Denniston

#13 Sean Denniston

6' 4"
Senior
S/RS
Nate Lippitt

#22 Nate Lippitt

6' 2"
Senior
OPP
Alex Nuez

#5 Alex Nuez

5' 11"
Graduate Student
DS
Jackson Stang

#3 Jackson Stang

6' 0"
Freshman
S/DS
Kaden Strong

#4 Kaden Strong

6' 4"
Freshman
MB
Gavin Wilczewski

#9 Gavin Wilczewski

6' 2"
Freshman
OH