Akron Falls in Five Sets at Buffalo

The University of Akron Athletics

November 10 | Women's Volleyball

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University of Akron volleyball team dropped a five-set Mid-American Conference match at Buffalo on Tuesday night, falling 3-2 (22-25, 25-27, 25-17, 25-19, 15-12) at Broadview Arena.

The Zips (11-16, 6-9 MAC) claimed the first two sets but Buffalo (15-11, 7-8 MAC) rallied to win the final three sets and secure the match.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Set 1: Akron 25, Buffalo 22

Akron overcame an early deficit and used a late-set push to take the opening frame. Trailing 5-1, the Zips responded with a five-point run to take a 7-5 lead. The teams traded points through the middle of the set before Akron created separation late.…