No. 21 CU Buffs Volleyball Swept by Cincinnati in Urgent Loss

UPDATE: The No. 21 Colorado Buffaloes volleyball team faced a shocking defeat against the Cincinnati Bearcats on November 24, 2023, marking a significant downturn in momentum just before the regular season finale. The Buffaloes were swept decisively with set scores of 25-15, 25-16, 25-16, reflecting a troubling performance that raised concerns for the team moving forward.

This loss is particularly disheartening as it represents only the third time this season that CU has been unable to secure a set, now standing with a 22-7 overall record and 12-5 in the Big 12. The team struggled offensively, posting a hitting percentage of just .105, while Cincinnati dominated with an impressive .404 hitting mark.

“This is a disappointing result,” stated CU head coach Jesse Mahoney. “Cincinnati did everything right, and we couldn’t get going. We’ve been a really good defensive team this year — we haven’t let anyone hit for those kinds of numbers. We just couldn’t slow them down for whatever reason, and we lost some discipline once we got down.”

As the Buffaloes prepare for their final matchup of the regular season against No. 25 BYU next Saturday, November 29, at 6 p.m. (broadcast on ESPN+), the team will need to regroup and address the lapses that led to this defeat. The fans will be eager to see how they respond to this setback as they aim to regain their competitive edge.

The standout performances for Colorado came from Jordan and Splawska, both contributing 8 kills each, while Burilovic added 6 kills. In contrast, Cincinnati’s Nolan delivered a remarkable performance with 19 kills, leading her team to victory.

Looking ahead, the Buffaloes must focus on refining their strategies and maintaining discipline to reclaim their momentum. Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching their performance against BYU as the team seeks to bounce back and enter the postseason with renewed vigor.

Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds and the Buffaloes prepare for their crucial matchup next week.