NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - The Niagara University women's volleyball team (8-9, 4-2 MAAC) suffered a defeat against Fairfield University (8-9, 6-0 MAAC) in a four-set match (15-25, 25-22, 11-25, 21-25) at the Gallagher Center Saturday afternoon.
 
How it Happened:
Offensively, Niagara struggled with their attack, posting a .118 hitting percentage. Kinga Wronska led the team with 37 attack attempts, converting 10 kills. Laryssa Imbuzeiro followed with 16 attack attempts and 6 kills, while Payton Lee added 26 attempts with 4 kills.
 
Defensively, Niagara recorded 9 total team blocks. Janiah Robinson stood out with 5 block assists, while Liana Tolliver contributed 4. In the backcourt, Bella Peroni led the defensive efforts with 28 digs, followed by Mia Schaefer and Wronska with 11.
 
Niagara's serving performance was highlighted by 3 aces, with Wronska, Imbuzeiro, and Kylie Blessing each contributing one. 
 
In reception, Peroni handled the majority of serves, successfully passing 19 out of 22 attempts. 
 
Niagara Notes
• Saturday's match marked the 58^th meeting between Niagara and Fairfield, with the Stags leading the series 47-11.
• Mia Schaefer recorded a new career-high in digs with 11.
• Liana Tolliver matched a career-high with five total blocks.
Up Next
Niagara volleyball is back in action tomorrow Sunday, Oct. 13 against Sacred Heart at 1:00 p.m. on ESPN+.