The Buffs Win in Three Against the Cincinnati Bearcats

November 10, 2024 (via/CUIndependent)

Sports at the University of Colorado were at a high this week after both the football and volleyball teams walked off with wins. At the CU Events Center, the women's volleyball team swept the University of Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, November 10. After losing to the University of Utah on Wednesday, the Buffs broke their losing streak by defeating the team from Ohio. Ana Burilovic played strong from the start, reaching 14 kills and nine digs. Lily Dwinell also contributed with 10 kills by the end of the game. The CU Buffs were on and controlled the game throughout.

“I'm really happy. I think we regained our confidence,” said Ana Burilovic,  “We were all really hungry for winning.” 

Starting with their normal six on the court, Colorado began the game with high energy and intensity. They played evenly matched until the Buffs took the lead and won the first set 25-20. This energy continued through the second set where they capitalized on their defense and offense. Serving was on point as they exploited the Bearcats' gaps and kept them out of rotation. 

“We were able to get them out of system a lot and just really target their passers and we took it and ran with it, that helped a lot to finish the game,” said Lily Dwinell, a sophomore outside attacker, who ended the game with 10 kills. 

Libero Sarah Morton connected well with setter Taylor Simpson, as they consistently assisted their front-row attackers. The black and gold triumphed in set two, finishing at 25-18. In the third set, a series of aces gave momentum to the Buffs as they closed out the set. The Bearcats came back, but a four-point run from the Buffs sealed the game at 25-21.

Overall, this was a strong performance and well-deserved win for the University of Colorado women's volleyball team. This week, the Buffs head to Ames, Iowa, to take on the Iowa State Cardinals on Wednesday, November 13.