WASHINGTON, DC – The University at Buffalo volleyball team ended the American Volleyball Classic and non-conference play on a high note Saturday as UB defeated Howard, 3-1. UB concludes non-conference play with an 8-4 record as they fell to #5 Penn State earlier in the day.
UB defeated the Bison, the defending MEAC Champions, 25-23, 19-25, 25-20, 25-18, as the Bulls outhit Howard, .259 to .212. All four sets were close as neither team held more than a two point lead in any set when the media timeout was called midway through the set. The opening set remained tied at 23-23 when back-to-back kills from sophomore Andrea Mitrovic clinched the first, 25-23.