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Volleyball during a timeout versus West Virginia 9/10
Lindy Feider
0
Canisius Canis 0-9,0-0 MAAC
3
Winner Buffalo UB 5-4,0-0 MAC
Canisius Canis
0-9,0-0 MAAC
0
Final
3
Buffalo UB
5-4,0-0 MAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Canisius Canis 10 21 21 (0)
Buffalo UB 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

Volleyball Bested by Buffalo on Saturday

The Canisius volleyball team was defeated by cross town rival Buffalo Saturday to conclude day two of the 2021 Western New York Invitational. 

The Bulls (5-4) defeated the Golden Griffins (0-9) in straight sets (10-25, 21-25, 21-25) at Alumni Arena on the campus of the University at Buffalo. 

Match Recap
Buffalo raced out to an early 7-2 lead in the first set and never looked back as it used a 14-4 run later in the frame to build a commanding 21-6 advantage on its way to 25-10 triumph. 

The Griffs scored the second frame's first two points, but their 2-0 lead was their only advantage in the set. After Back-and-forth play for a majority of the frame, Buffalo was able to swing the momentum in their favor late in the set, ending on a 3-0 spurt to take the second frame, 25-21. 

The third set saw a continuation of the back-and-forth play. With Canisius leading 19-18 late in the contest, Buffalo utilized a 7-2 run to secure the third set, 25-21, and clinch the victory. 

Canisius was led on the attack by freshman Kara Zaucha's 12 kills as the Blue and Gold were .196 (30-10-102) on the attack. Fellow freshman Avery Dole paced the Griffs with 19 assists while junior Bree Long contributed 16 digs. 

Buffalo was led by Milla Malik's 17 kills, highlighting a Bulls attack that hit at a .316 (50-14-114) clip. Olivia DeBortoli also posted double-digit kills in the winning effort with 10. Mandy Leigh recorded a match-best 36 assists. 

Up Next
The Griffs return to the court next Saturday afternoon, as Canisius welcomes Siena to the Koessler Athletic Center to open Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. Match time is slated for noon. 

2021 Western New York Invitational Team
Kara Zaucha - Canisius 
Hannah Jacoby - Buffalo
Briana Lynch - West Virginia 
Morgan Kelly - Duquesne 
Asil Celikkol - American
 
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