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Jesse Mahoney era begins victoriously for CU Buffs volleyball

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If the Colorado Buffaloes volleyball team continues to display the sort of grit it showcased Friday night in the first game of the Jesse Mahoney era, then CU's new head coach undoubtedly will have a long and prosperous tenure.

Despite a potentially back-breaking loss in Set 3, the Buffs managed to surge past Texas Tech in the season opener Friday night, posting a five-set win at the Portland State Invitational.

The teams traded wins through the first two sets and the Buffs were poised to take control while holding a 23-20 lead late in Set 3. Texas Tech momentarily stunned the Buffs by rallying for a 26-24 win, but CU retained its composure to win the following sets 25-18 and 15-8 to give Mahoney the victory in his debut.