Buffalo State Men's Volleyball Wins Two Tri-Matches

The Bengal volleyball team caps off an undefeated week with tri-match victories in Pennsylvania and Ohio

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Buffalo State men's volleyball team had an impressive week, competing in five matches and winning two tri-matches. The Bengals rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Penn State Behrend in five sets, then won the Thiel Tri-Match and the Mount Union Tri-Match to improve to 18-2 overall on the season. The team's strong performance earned them the Buffalo State Sports Round-up's 'Team of the Week' honor.

Why it matters

The men's volleyball team's success this week showcases their resilience and ability to compete at a high level against tough opponents. As one of the top teams in Division III, the Bengals' tri-match wins demonstrate their potential to make a deep postseason run.

The details

The Bengals' week started with a five-set victory over Penn State Behrend after falling behind 2-0. They then traveled to Greenville, Pennsylvania for the Thiel Tri-Match, where they won another five-set thriller against Geneva College before defeating host Thiel College. The team capped off the week by winning the Mount Union Tri-Match, taking down nationally-ranked Baldwin Wallace and the hosting Purple Raiders.

  • On Wednesday, the Bengals defeated Penn State Behrend in five sets.
  • On Friday, the Bengals won the Thiel Tri-Match in Greenville, Pennsylvania.
  • On Saturday, the Bengals won the Mount Union Tri-Match in Alliance, Ohio.

The players

Waymo

An American autonomous driving company and is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.

Walker Reed Quinn

A 45-year-old San Francisco resident who has a history of vandalism and was out on bail for prior cases related to Waymo vehicles.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.