June 9, 2011
Bulls Complete Class With Two Additions
Third-year head coach Todd Kress has announced the addition of two more student-athletes for the 2011 season, bringing the total list of newcomers for next season to nine. UB will welcome Sarah Horvath, a transfer from Siena, and Alessandra Jovy-Heuser an international standout from Germany.
May 3, 2011
Bulls Add Four More For 2011 Season
Third year head coach Todd Kress has announced the addition of four more student-athletes for the 2011 season. Kaja Schirmer, Kayla Nagle, Eleonora Jermilova and Janelle Tabaczynski will all join the three student-athletes that signed National Letters of Intent back in the fall.
April 13, 2011
Bulls Wrapping Up Third Spring Under Kress
The University at Buffalo volleyball team is wrapping up its spring workouts, finally seeing live action this past Saturday as UB defeated Niagara in a spring scrimmage, 3-1. The Bulls are running these spring workouts with just six players.
April 12, 2011
Bulls Conclude Three-Week Clinic With Niagara Frontier Volleyball Club
The University at Buffalo volleyball team concluded a three-week clinic with the Niagara Frontier Volleyball Club this past Sunday at the Alumni Arena. Over the last three Sundays, coaches and members of the UB team, met with youth aged athletes of the club out of West Seneca.
March 1, 2011
MAC Women's Volleyball Tournament Moves To Spire Sports Complex
The Mid-American Conference has announced that the 2011 and 2012 MAC Women's Volleyball Tournaments will move to SPIRE, part of the GaREAT family, located in Geneva, Ohio and that only the top eight teams will qualify.
January 3, 2011
Bignell And Hornbaker Named Academic All-MAC
The University at Buffalo volleyball team placed two members on the 2010 Academic All-MAC team on Monday morning as seniors Kristin Bignell and Marisa Hornbaker picked up the honor. For Hornbaker it was her third consecutive honor.
December 3, 2010
2010 Season Paves Way For Bright Future
One just has to look towards the record book since 2000 to realize that the University at Buffalo volleyball team is on it way to its ultimate goal, a Mid-American Conference Championship and Top 25 ranking. In just two seasons under head coach Todd Kress, the Bulls have finished with a combined record of 34-32. In the nine seasons prior to that, the Bulls were 70-212.
November 30, 2010
Bulls Add Three During Early Signing Period
Head volleyball coach Todd Kress has announced the addition of three players who have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Bulls for the 2011 season. Included in the class are two players from Indiana and one from the State of New York.
November 19, 2010
UB Volleyball Set For MAC Quarterfinals
For the second straight season the University at Buffalo volleyball team is preparing for the Mid-American Conference Tournament Quarterfinals. The Bulls advanced following their 3-0 win at Akron on Tuesday night.
November 19, 2010
Volleyball’s Season Comes To An End In MAC Quarterfinals
The University at Buffalo volleyball team ended their most successful season since 1996 on Friday night, falling in the MAC Quarterfinals to Ohio, 3-0, at the SeaGate Center. It was the second straight year that UB has made it to the quarterfinals. Their record finishes at 18-16.
November 18, 2010
Abby Niekamp Named Second-Team All-MAC
Junior middle blocker Abby Niekamp has been named to the All-MAC Second Team the league announced Thursday night at its annual awards banquet. Niekamp currently leads the Bulls in hitting percentage.
November 16, 2010
Bulls Defeat Akron To Reach MAC Quarterfinals For Second Straight Year
The University at Buffalo volleyball team swept Akron on Tuesday night in the first round of the 2010 Mid-American Conference Tournament, reaching the MAC Quarterfinals for the second straight season. UB took the contest 3-0 and will now face the second-seeded Ohio Bobcats Friday night in Toledo, OH.
November 15, 2010
Kelly Svoboda Picks Up Second Straight MAC Weekly Accolade
University at Buffalo volleyball freshman Kelly Svoboda has been named the MAC East Defensive Player of the Week for the second straight week, the Mid-American Conference announced from their offices in Cleveland this morning. The honor is the third straight for UB.
November 13, 2010
Bulls End Regular Season With 3-0 Loss To Toledo
The University at Buffalo volleyball team hit the road for the final time during the 2010 regular season, but dropped a tight one with Toledo, 3-0. The Bulls will now begin the MAC Tournament with a first round match on the road on Tuesday.
November 11, 2010
Bulls Dominate Fifth Set To Defeat Akron
The University at Buffalo volleyball team dominated the fifth set on Thursday night, defeating Akron on the road, 3-2, at Rhodes Arena. The win improves UB’s record to 17-14, its most wins since 1997, and 5-10 in the MAC. The five conference wins, tie their mark from last season.
November 8, 2010
Kelly Svoboda Named MAC East Defensive Player Of The Week
University at Buffalo volleyball freshman Kelly Svoboda has been named the MAC East Defensive Player of the Week, the Mid-American Conference announced from their offices in Cleveland this morning. The honor is the first of Svoboda’s career.
November 6, 2010
Bulls Fall To Kent State, 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team struggled on senior day as the Bulls fell to Kent State, 3-1, on Saturday evening in their final regular season match at Alumni Arena. The loss drops UB’s record to 16-14 on the season and 4-10 in the MAC.
November 5, 2010
Volleyball Picks Up First Win Over Ohio Since 1999 In Five-Set Thriller
The University at Buffalo volleyball team began senior weekend on the right foot Friday night, picking up just its second ever win over defending MAC Champion, Ohio, and its first since 1999. UB was able to overcome an early fifth-set deficit to take the match 3-2. The win equals UB’s win total from last season as it is now 16-13 on the year and 4-9 in MAC play.
November 4, 2010
Bignell And Hornbaker Named To Academic All-District First Team
The University at Buffalo volleyball team has placed seniors Kristin Bignell and Marisa Hornbaker on the ESPN Academic All-District First Team. The awards, sponsored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), were announced on Thursday.
November 1, 2010
Carissa McKenna Named MAC East Defensive Player Of The Week
University at Buffalo volleyball freshman Carissa McKenna has been named the MAC East Defensive Player of the Week, the Mid-American Conference announced from their offices in Cleveland this morning. The honor is the first in McKenna’s career.
October 30, 2010
Bulls Pick Up MAC Road Victory At Miami, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team dominated its performance at Miami (OH) on Saturday evening, defeating the RedHawks, 3-0, at Millett Hall. The win improves UB’s record to 15-13 on the season and 3-9 in the MAC.
October 29, 2010
Bulls Fall To Bowling Green, 3-1
The University at Buffalo women’s volleyball team returned to play against the MAC East, but struggled at Bowling Green on Friday night, falling to the Falcons, 3-1, in UB’s last ever visit to Anderson Arena.
October 23, 2010
Volleyball Raises Over $4,500 During Dig For The Cure
The University at Buffalo volleyball team had its annual Dig For The Cure event on Saturday night at Alumni Arena, raising over $4,500 for the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The Bulls received flat donations and money based on their statistics from tonights 3-0 loss to Central Michigan.
October 22, 2010
Bulls Fall To Hot-Hitting Eastern Michigan, 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team returned home on Friday night to face Eastern Michigan, but the Bulls fell to a hot-hitting Eagles squad, 3-1, at Alumni Arena. The loss drops UBs record to 14-11 and 2-7 in the MAC.
October 20, 2010
UB Volleyball To Dig For The Cure Saturday Night
The University at Buffalo volleyball team will be holding its annual Dig For The Cure match on Saturday night when the Bulls take on Central Michigan at 6:00 pm at Alumni Arena. The team is raising money for Roswell Park Cancer Instituteworking with TeamCure and WeCanRowBuffalo, NY in efforts to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research.
October 16, 2010
Bulls Drop 3-0 Decision At Northern Illinois
The University at Buffalo volleyball team completed its brief two-match road trip on Saturday night with a 3-0 loss to Northern Illinois at Victor E. Court. The loss drops UBs record to 14-10 on the season and 2-6 in the MAC.
October 15, 2010
Bulls Fall In Three To Western Michigan, 3-0
The University at Buffalo womens volleyball team hit the road this weekend going to the MACs west coast, however the Bulls were unable to sustain the momentum from last weekends win as they fell at Western Michigan, 3-0, Friday night at University Arena.
October 14, 2010
Diggin' It With UB Volleyball - Week 7
Each week this season we will check in with the UB Volleyball team and preview their week ahead.
October 9, 2010
Bulls Fight Back To Pick Up First Ever Win Over Ball State
The University at Buffalo volleyball team overcame a late four-point fifth set deficit on Saturday night to pick up its first ever win against Ball State, 3-2, at Alumni Arena. The win for UB snaps a four-match losing streak and improves its record to 14-8 and 2-4 in the MAC.
October 7, 2010
UB Falls To Division-Leading Akron, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team returned home to Alumni Arena on Thursday night, but was unable to take down the MAC East Division leaders, falling to Akron. 3-0. The loss was just the second at home for the Bulls this season.
October 6, 2010
Diggin' It With UB Volleyball - Week 5 & 6
Each week this season we will check in with the UB Volleyball team and preview their week ahead.
October 2, 2010
Bulls Fall At Ohio, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team ran into a hot-hitting Ohio squad on Saturday night, falling to the Bobcats, 3-0, at the Convocation Center. The loss drops UBs record to 13-7 and 1-3 in the MAC.
October 1, 2010
Comeback Falls Short In Five Sets At Kent State
The University at Buffalo volleyball team had four players in double figures in kills, but the Bulls were unable to stage a full come back, falling at Kent State, 3-2, Friday night at the M.A.C. Center. The loss drops UB to 13-6 overall and 1-2 in the MAC.
September 25, 2010
Bulls Drop Five-Set Battle With Bowling Green
The University at Buffalo volleyball team was unable to hold on to a 2-1 lead, dropping the final two sets, and the match, to Bowling Green on Saturday evening. The loss was UBs first at home this year and drops its record to 13-5 and 1-1 in the MAC.
September 24, 2010
Volleyball Picks Up First Ever MAC Opening Win
The University at Buffalo volleyball team started Mid-American Conference play on Friday night the same way it ended non-conference play, with a home sweep. The Bulls defeated Miami (OH), 3-0, picking up their first victory over the RedHawks since 2004. The win was also UBs first ever opening up a MAC season.
September 22, 2010
Bulls Sweep Past Canisius, 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team finished its non-conference home season undefeated on Wednesday night as the Bulls swept Canisius, 3-0, at Alumni Arena. The Bulls finished the non-conference portion 7-0 at home as they improve to 12-4 overall.
September 21, 2010
Diggin' It With UB Volleyball - Week 4
Each week this season we will check in with the UB Volleyball team and preview their week ahead.
September 19, 2010
Bulls Split A Pair Of Five-Set Matches At West Point Challenge
The University at Buffalo volleyball team completed its weekend at the West Point Challenge on Sunday, splitting a pair of five-set matches. UB defeated Army early in the day, 3-2, before falling to Bryant in the nightcap, 3-2.
September 17, 2010
Bulls Split Opening Day At West Point Challenge
The University at Buffalo volleyball team split its two matches on Friday during the opening day of the West Point Challenge on the campus of Army. The Bulls lost to Hofstra 3-1 in the opener on the day and then bounced back with a 3-0 victory over Air Force.
September 15, 2010
Diggin' It With UB Volleyball - Week 3
Each week this season we will check in with the UB Volleyball team and preview their week ahead.
September 13, 2010
Volleyball Sweeps MAC Player Of The Week Honors
The University at Buffalo volleyball team swept the MAC East Player of the Week awards on Monday morning as the Bulls took both the offensive and defensive honor.
September 11, 2010
Bulls Take Blue And White Classic Title
The University at Buffalo volleyball team improved to 6-0 at home on Saturday as UB took a pair of matches to claim its second straight weekend tournament title. The Bulls began the day with a 3-0 win over Hampton and followed it up with a 3-1 victory in the nightcap over St. Johns.
September 10, 2010
Bulls Sweep Binghamton In Tournament Opener
The University at Buffalo volleyball team was able to overcome a late second-half deficit sandwiched by two dominant performances as UB defeated Binghamton, 3-0, in the opener of the Blue and White Classic on Friday evening.
September 10, 2010
Diggin' It With UB Volleyball - Week 2
Each week this season we will check in with the UB Volleyball team and preview their week ahead.
September 7, 2010
Reinert Shines As Bulls Fall To Syracuse
The University at Buffalo volleyball team had its five-match winning streak snapped on Tuesday night as UB fell at Syracuse, 3-0, at the Womens Building. The loss drops UBs record to 6-2 on the season.
September 4, 2010
Bulls Win 3-0 To Take University At Buffalo Invitational
The University at Buffalo volleyball team won the 2010 University at Buffalo Invitational on Saturday night, sweeping Central Connecticut State, 3-0. The Bulls placed three on the All-Tournament team, headlined by tournament MVP, Kayla Govier.
September 3, 2010
Bulls Take Pair On Opening Day Of UB Invitational
The University at Buffalo volleyball team improved to 5-1 on the season with a pair of wins on Friday during the first day of the University at Buffalo Invitational. The Bulls opened the day with a 3-1 victory over Navy and then swept Delaware State, 3-0, in the evening competition.
September 1, 2010
Diggin' It With UB Volleyball - Week 1
Each week this season we will check in with the UB Volleyball team and preview their week ahead.
September 1, 2010
Bulls Take Five Set Thriller From Niagara
University at Buffalo volleyball team overcame a first set defeat to come back and beat Niagara on Wednesday night, 3-2. The victory was UBs third of the season through four matches.
August 29, 2010
Bulls Finish Weekend With Sweep Of Howard
The University at Buffalo womens volleyball team finished its opening weekend of the season with a 3-0 victory over Howard on Sunday morning at the West Virginia Classic. With the victory the Bulls finish the weekend 2-1.
August 28, 2010
Bulls Fall To Host Mountaineers, 3-1
The University at Buffalo volleyball team split its opening day matches, falling to West Virginia on Saturday night, 3-1. The loss evens UBs record to 1-1 on the season, following this mornings 3-0 win over Youngstown State.
August 28, 2010
Volleyball Sweeps Season Opener Against Youngstown St., 3-0
The University at Buffalo volleyball team got their 2010 season off on the right foot Saturday morning as the Bulls swept Youngstown State, 3-0, in the opening game of the WVU Mountaineer Classic.
August 27, 2010
Volleyball Heads To West Virginia To Start 2010 Campaign
The University at Buffalo volleyball team kicks off its 2010 season this weekend as it heads to the West Virginia Tournament for three matches. The Bulls welcome back six players from last season, while adding six newcomers this year.
August 21, 2010
Volleyball Wraps Up Second Week With Scrimmage
The University at Buffalo womens volleyball team wrapped up its second week with its annual Blue and White scrimmage, getting ready for next Saturdays season opener at the West Virginia Tournament. The scrimmage was the publics first chance to see UBs six newcomers in action.
August 13, 2010
Volleyball Picked To Finish Third In MAC East
The University at Buffalo womens volleyball team was picked to finish in third place in the MAC East, the Mid-American Conference announced on Friday afternoon. The poll was voted on by the 12 head coaches in the league.
July 27, 2010
UB Volleyball Earns AVCA Academic Award
The University at Buffalo womens volleyball team became one of a record 450 schools to be honored for its academic excellence by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
June 7, 2010
Volleyball Recruiting Class Amongst Best In Nation
The volleyball website Prepvolleyball.com has announced its top recruiting classes in the nation and for the first time in program history the UB volleyball team was found on the list. The Bulls were one of 20 programs to be found on the Highest Honorable Mention list, meaning the UB recruiting class was ranked somewhere between 31st and 50th in the country.
June 1, 2010
Volleyball Announces 2010 Schedule
Second-year head coach Todd Kress has announced his schedule for the upcoming 2010 season. The Bulls will take part in four tournaments and will have 17 non-conference matches in addition to their 16-match conference schedule. For the second straight season UB will be playing four teams who went to the NCAA Tournament last season.