2011 Volleyball News

April 18, 2012
Bulls Add Five More For 2012 Season
Third-year head coach Todd Kress has announced the addition of five newcomers that will join the Buffalo volleyball program for the 2012 season. The five additions bring Buffalo’s incoming class to six altogether.

November 17, 2011
Liz Scott Named To All-MAC Freshman Team
Freshman outside hitter Liz Scott was named to the All-MAC Freshman Team, the conference office announced on Thursday afternoon. Scott was one of six first-year players named to the list.

November 16, 2011
Bulls Add Megan Lipski For 2012
Third-year head coach Todd Kress has announced that Megan Lipski has signed a National Letter of Intent and will join the Bulls for the 2012 season. A Gatorade National Player of the Year nominee, Lipski comes to Buffalo from Louisville, KY.

November 12, 2011
Bulls Conclude Season With 3-0 Loss At Kent State
The University at Buffalo volleyball team wrapped up its 2011 season on Saturday evening with a 3-0 loss at Kent State. The Bulls were unable to qualify for the MAC Tournament as their season comes to an end with an 11-19 record and a 4-12 mark in MAC play.

November 11, 2011
Bulls Fall To Ohio, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team began its final regular season weekend with a 3-0 loss at Ohio. The loss drops UB to 11-18 on the season and 4-11 in the conference as they conclude the season tomorrow night.

November 5, 2011
Bulls Drop Five-Set Match To Miami
The University at Buffalo volleyball team ended the home portion of its season on Saturday night with a tough five set loss to Miami (OH). The Bulls will have two matches left next week as they try to qualify for the 2011 MAC Tournament.

November 4, 2011
Todd Kress Picks Up 300th Career Win As Bulls Sweep Bowling Green
The University at Buffalo volleyball team put forth its most balanced effort of the season, sweeping Bowling Green, 3-0, and giving head coach Todd Kress his 300th collegiate win. The win was just UB’s second 3-0 sweep of the season and improves its record to 11-16 and 4-9 in the MAC.

October 29, 2011
Bulls Drops Road Match At Ball State, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team was unable to pick up the road victory at Ball State on Saturday night, falling to the MAC leaders, 3-0 at Worthen Arena.

October 27, 2011
Bump, Set, Blog With UB Volleyball
The UB volleyball team returns home tonight to face Akron. Check out what the team has been up to.

October 27, 2011
Bulls Snap Skid With Five Set Win Over Akron
The University at Buffalo volleyball team snapped a six-match losing streak with a thrilling 3-2 win over Akron on Thursday night at Alumni Arena. The Bulls got a total team effort, with four players in double figures in kills.

October 22, 2011
Bulls Fall To Chippewas, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team had another tough evening on the road, falling to Central Michigan, 3-0. The loss was the sixth in a row for the Bulls, who fall to 9-15 on the season and 2-8 in the MAC.

October 21, 2011
Bulls Drop Road Contest At Eastern Michigan, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team hit the road for the first time in three weeks, but was unable to come away with the victory, falling to Eastern Michigan, 3-0. The loss drops Buffalo’s record to 9-14 on the season and 2-7 in the MAC.

October 15, 2011
Bulls Drop Saturday Evening Affair To NIU, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team lost its fourth consecutive match on Saturday evening, falling 3-0 to Northern Illinois at Alumni Arena. It was UB’s annual Dig For The Cure match as the Bulls donated over $2,500 to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

October 14, 2011
Bulls Swept By Western Michigan, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team had a tough time Friday night against Western Michigan, falling to the Broncos, 3-0, at Alumni Arena. The loss is UB’s third straight and drops it to 9-12 on the season and 2-5 in the MAC.

October 12, 2011
Bulls Host Dig For The Cure Saturday Night
The University at Buffalo volleyball team will host its annual Dig For The Cure event during Saturday night’s match against Northern Illinois at 6:00 pm. All proceeds from the night will benefit the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

October 8, 2011
Bulls Fall Short Against Ohio, 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team started off strong on Saturday night, taking the first set, but ultimately fell to Ohio, 3-1, at Alumni Arena. The loss drops UB’s record to 9-11 on the season and 2-4 in the MAC.

October 7, 2011
Bulls Drop Five-Set Heartbreaker To Kent State
The University at Buffalo volleyball team was unable to overcome an error-filled evening as the Bulls lost to Kent State, 3-2, Friday night at Alumni Arena. The loss was UB’s first in five-set matches as it falls to 9-10 on the season and 2-3 in the MAC.

October 1, 2011
Bulls Win Five-Set Thriller At Bowling Green
Behind a career-high 20 kills from sophomore Dana Musil, the University at Buffalo volleyball team handed Bowling Green just its second loss of the season, with a 3-2 victory against the Falcons.

September 30, 2011
Bulls Fall Short At Miami, 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team hung tough on Friday night, but ultimately fell at Miami (OH), 3-1. The lost drops UB to 8-9 on the season and 1-2 in Mid-American Conference play.

September 29, 2011
Bump, Set, Blog With UB Volleyball
Over the course of the season we will hear from the UB Volleyball Team, as well as post news and announcements about upcoming promotions

September 27, 2011
Bulls Fall At Canisius, 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team dropped its second straight contest, losing its final non-conference match to Canisius, 3-1. The loss evens UB’s record at 8-8 on the season.

September 24, 2011
Bulls Swept By Toledo
The University at Buffalo volleyball team was swept in conference play on Saturday afternoon as they lost to Toledo, 3-0. The loss drops UB’s record to 8-7 on the year and 1-1 in the MAC.

September 22, 2011
Bulls Hold On For Five Set Victory At Akron
The University at Buffalo volleyball team held a 2-0 lead on Thursday evening, but were forced to go five with the Akron Zips before prevailing 3-2 in the Mid-American Conference Opener for both teams. The victory improves UB’s record to 8-6 on the year and 1-0 in the MAC.

September 19, 2011
Kelly Svoboda Named MAC East Defensive Player Of The Week
Sophomore Kelly Svoboda has been named the Mid-American Conference’s Eastern Division Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday afternoon. Svoboda helped the Bulls to a 3-1 record, earning all-tournament honors at this past weekend’s Blue and White Classic.

September 17, 2011
Bulls Drop Cornell In Four Sets
The University at Buffalo volleyball team set up a Saturday evening championship match by defeating Cornell, 3-1, Saturday morning at Alumni Arena. The victory was UB’s third straight over an opponent from New York and improves its record to 7-5.

September 17, 2011
Bulls Drop Weekend Finale To Dayton
The University at Buffalo volleyball team finished in second place at the 2011 Blue and White Classic, after to falling to Dayton, 3-0, Saturday night at Alumni Arena. The Bulls finish the weekend 2-1 as their record now stands at 7-6.

September 16, 2011
Bulls Crush Orange In Five Sets
Behind 352 rowdy fans, the University at Buffalo volleyball team pulled out a five-set victory over in-state rival Syracuse, Friday night at Alumni Arena. The match was the first for the Bulls in the 2011 Blue and White Classic and it was arguably their best victory of the season.

September 15, 2011
Bulls To Host Blue And White Classic This Weekend
The University at Buffalo volleyball team will be host the 2011 Blue and White Classic this weekend at Alumni Arena. Joining the Bulls this weekend are Cornell, Dayton and Syracuse.

September 13, 2011
Bulls Storm Back To Defeat Niagara, 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team overcame a slow start on Tuesday evening, defeating Niagara, 3-1, in their home opener at newly renovated Alumni Arena. The win evens Buffalo’s record to 5-5 on the season.

September 10, 2011
Bulls Drop Morning Affair To Northeastern, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team ran into a red-hot Northeastern squad on Saturday morning, falling to the Huskies, 3-0, in the second match of the St. John’s Kaiser Classic. The loss evens UB’s record to 4-4 on the season, leading up to tonight’s tournament finale.

September 10, 2011
Bulls Fall In Four To St. John’s
The University at Buffalo volleyball team completed its season-opening nine-match road trip with a four-set loss to St. John’s on Saturday night in the final match of the St. John’s Kaiser Classic. The loss drops UB’s record to 4-5 on the season.

September 9, 2011
Bulls Come Back To Defeat Brown, 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team overcame a first set loss, defeating Brown, 3-1, on the opening night of the St. John’s Kaiser Classic. The victory improves UB’s record to 4-3 on the season.

September 3, 2011
Bulls Fall To Southeast Missouri State, 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team was unable to hold on to the momentum of a first-set victory, falling to Southeast Missouri State, 3-1, Saturday morning at the IU Volleyball Classic.

September 3, 2011
Bulls Swept By Indiana In Weekend Finale
The University at Buffalo volleyball team concluded play at the IU Volleyball Classic on Saturday night with a 3-0 loss to the host Indiana at the University Gym. The loss evens Buffalo’s record to 3-3 on the year.

September 2, 2011
Bulls Take Weekend Opener Over Youngstown St., 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team road the momentum of a hot-hitting first set, defeating Youngstown State, 3-1, in the first match of the IU Volleyball Classic on Friday evening at the University Gym.

August 27, 2011
Bulls Drop Weekend Finale To Colgate, 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team finished its opening weekend at the Colgate Classic with a 3-1 loss to the host Raiders, ending a weekend that saw the Bulls go 2-1. Despite hitting .450 in the second set, UB hit just .140 for the match.

August 26, 2011
Bulls Kick Off Season With 3-0 Sweep Over Seton Hall
Despite trailing in each set, the University at Buffalo volleyball team began the 2011 season with a 3-0 sweep of Seton Hall in the opening match of the Colgate Classic. This is the third straight year that the Bulls have opened the season with a victory.

August 26, 2011
Bulls Come Back For Five-Set Victory Over Colgate
The University at Buffalo volleyball team showed its ability to come back on Friday night, overcoming a two-set deficit to defeat Colgate, 3-2 in the second match at the Colgate Classic. The victory completes a perfect 2-0 day for UB, who defeated Seton Hall earlier this afternoon.

August 24, 2011
Bulls Tune Up For Regular Season With Blue & White Scrimmage
The University at Buffalo volleyball team continued preparations for its season-opener on Friday with its annual Blue and White scrimmage, held Wednesday evening at the Ed Wright Practice Facility. Despite some roster shuffling through out, the White team won all four sets.

August 16, 2011
Bulls Picked Fourth In East As Abby Niekamp Is Named Preseason All-MAC
The University at Buffalo volleyball team was picked to finish fourth in the MAC East, the Mid-American Conference announced today from its headquarters in Cleveland. Also for the first time the conference picked a preseason All-Conference team with UB senior Abby Niekmap being one of the choices.

June 23, 2011
Volleyball Announces 2011 Schedule
Third-year head coach Todd Kress has announced his schedule for the upcoming 2011 season. The Bulls will take part in four tournaments and will have 14 non-conference matches in addition to their 16-match conference schedule. In all, the Bulls will play four teams who went to the NCAA Tournament last year.