Cincinnati moves to 11-14 overall and 4-9 in conference play. The Bearcats struggled offensively, ending with a .075 hitting percentage. Colorado hit .323 in the match.
Senior Abby Walker led the team with six kills at a .333 clip to go along with three blocks. Setter Katelyn Lefler recorded her ninth double-double of the season with 21 assists and 16 digs.
The first set was tightly contested early on, with both teams trading points up to 10-all. Colorado then broke away with a 5-1 run to lead 15-11. Cincinnati narrowed the gap, but a late 4-1 run by Colorado closed out the set (25-20).
Cincinnati came out strong in the second set, keeping it close up to 9-7. Colorado responded with a 7-2 run to stretch its lead to 16-9. The Bearcats rallied with a 5-1 run late in the set (20-18), thanks to kills by Sydney Nolan and Abby Walker. However, Colorado finished with a 5-3 closing run, sealing the set at 25-21.
The third set saw another close start, with the teams tied at 8-all. Colorado then surged ahead with an 8-3 run, giving them a 16-11 lead. Cincinnati managed to chip away with a mini 3-1 run, but Colorado finished the set on a 6-2 run to secure the match.
Bearcats Fall to Buffaloes
Bearcats Fall to Buffaloes
The University of Cincinnati women's volleyball team fell in straight sets to Colorado on Saturday in Boulder, Colo.
