Kent State University
12-9,3-7MAC
Buffalo
12-10,4-6MAC
Flashes Fall to Bulls in Thursday MAC Volleyball Contest
10/20/2022 9:20:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Kent State fell to host Buffalo, 3-0 (21-25, 12-25, 21-25), in a Mid-American Conference volleyball matchup inside of Alumni Arena on Thursday evening.
The Golden Flashes (12-9, 3-7 MAC) played from behind most of the night and posted a hitting percentage (.091) under .100 for just the second time this season. Senior Savannah Matthews and freshman Mia Soerensen shared the team lead with seven kills. Fifth-year Lana Strejcek added six kills, two solo blocks and one block assist for a team-high 8.5 points. Graduate student Alex Haffner totaled 24 assists and graduate student Erin Gardner led the back row with 15 digs.
How it Happened…
Set 1: While never leading, Kent State stayed within three points for most of the first set, but Buffalo used a 4-0 run to lead by five. The Golden Flashes fought back to within two points twice but were unable pull even.
Set 2: Following a 3-3 start, the Bulls took control. Kent State struggled to find a rhythm on offense and totaled just six kills in the set.
Set 3: The Flashes lost the first five points but stormed back to lead 12-9. Buffalo reclaimed the lead with another five-point spurt and closed the match with an 11-5 run.
Up Next for the Flashes
Kent State seeks a series split when it faces Buffalo again Friday at 6 p.m.
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