DEKALB, IL – Despite the huge statistical difference on Saturday night, it was a tight five-set affair for the University at Buffalo volleyball team, but the Bulls prevailed with a 3-2 win over Northern Illinois, their second straight victory. UB's win improved it to 12-8 on the season and 4-4 in MAC play.
The Bulls took the contest 19-25, 25-13, 21-25, 25-12, 17-15 as UB outhit NIU, .233 to .174. Buffalo held an 82-60 advantage in points, a 62-48 lead in kills and an 81-64 lead in digs, but it still came down to a tightly fought fifth set.