HOUGHTON, NY – The Buffalo State Bengals stretched their winning streak over the Houghton Highlanders to six games, defeating the home team, 3-1, on Wednesday night.
 
The Bengals rapped out 51 kills and played an impressive defensive game, posting 72 digs in the victory.
 
Following a rough start that saw them trailing by a margin of 23-12 in the first set, Houghton regained their footing to finish a first-set loss strong and carry momentum into the second set. 
 
While the Highlanders would capture the second set, 25-18, they could not hold back the Buffalo State attack, as the Bengals finished with two straight wins to seal the match.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 1 | Buffalo State – 3
Records: Houghton: 3-7 | Buffalo State: 8-6
Set Scores: 17-25, 25-18, 18-25, 17-25
Venue: Dix Family Court, The Nielsen Center, Houghton University | Attendance: 205

NOTABLE STATS
>> Lilly Bentley pounded out 13 kills and a .370 attack percentage, along with three assisted blocks.  She has reached double-digit kills five times so far this season and now has 97 total kills.
 
>> Ainslie Reimer, Natalie Rivera and Ella Smith all collected 13 digs apiece, respectively. 
 
>> Logan Baer tallied 18 assists.
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders travel to Fredonia this Saturday, September 28 for a tri-match with Penn State-Behrend at 1:00 p.m. and the host Blue Devils at 3:00 p.m.