MILWAUKEE – The University of Dayton volleyball splits three-set matches against RV Western Kentucky (16-25, 23-25, 22-25) and Buffalo (25-16, 25-16, 25-19).

UD moves to 3-2 on the season with one match left in the Marquette tournament.

Dayton 0, RV Western Kentucky 3
The Hilltoppers took a significant lead to win set one, but the Flyers battled back to keep the second and third sets close.

BY THE NUMBERS
3 – Players with two block assists (Corrie Anderson, Abigail Cresse and Kaitlyn McNeel)

12 – Kills by Kamryn Hunt

2 – Service aces by Panna Ratkai

10 – Digs by libero Karissa Kaminski

Dayton 3, Buffalo 0
Dayton got out ahead early in set one but battled with Buffalo in the second set. Tied at nine apiece, the Flyers surged ahead for the two-set advantage. The Bulls held on in the third set, but UD continued to pull ahead to pick up the win.

BY THE NUMBERS
12 – Kills by Ratkai on 31 attacks, her best in kills for the Flyers

5 – Aces for Kaminski, a new career high for the senior

2 – Players with 10+ digs, Melina Schrader with 11 and Kaminski with 10

17 – Total block assists, Ratkai led with six

.500 – Hitting percentage for Liana Sarkissian, who went 8-1-14

UP NEXT
Dayton will play Marquette on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. ET.