The Siena Saints played another double dip of matches on Saturday afternoon, as they faced off against the host, Cornell, and Buffalo. Unfortunately for the Saints, they would fall in both matches but would get some key performances from underclassmen.

Match 1: Cornell 3, Siena 2 (12-25, 19-25, 25-18, 25-23, 8-15)

Sophomore Dakota Jackson poured in a season –high 14 kills and added 15 digs for her first double-double of the season. Senior Antonija Ivanovic (12 kills, 10 digs) and sophomore Jessica Eblin (27 assists, 15 digs) also put up a double-doubles for the Saints as they came from a 2-0 to tie things up at 2-2 before dropping the fifth and final set.

"It was exciting to see our team retain their composure and stage the comeback after dropping the first two sets," said head coach Vilis Ozols. "We did a great job of executing our in-system offense and that is very positive for the future."

For Cornell (2-1), Avery Hanan had a match-high 15 kills, while Sophia Beaudoin chipped in with 11. Hanan would hit .414 on the match, thanks to a 30 assist match from Zoe Chamness. Lily Barber led the Big Red in digs with 17.

It would be all Cornell through the first two sets, which included a 7-0 run in the first set to take an early lead. But the Saints charged back, taking a commanding third set win after gaining a 19-9 lead. With the  score 2-1 and a 16-8 lead in the fourth set, Cornell would make a run to come within one at 24-23. Thanks to a kill from Eblin, the Saints would take the set and force a fifth set. However, Cornell would take the victory 15-8 in the fifth to take the match.

Match 2: Buffalo 3, Siena 0 (12-25, 16-25, 22-25)

Polina Prokudina and Andrea Mitrovic led Buffalo (5-1) with nine kills apiece to lead the offense for the Bulls. As a team, Buffalo hit just under .300 but racked up 14 attack errors. Scout McLerran tossed out 20 assists, while Kristina Nieves had four assisted blocks.

After falling in the first two sets, Siena would put up a challenge in set three. After pulling even at 15-15, Buffalo pulled ahead and wouldn't give up the lead. The Saints would only get within one, but not tie or take the lead down the stretch.

Freshman Abby Huffman led the offense with seven kills, while Ivanovic recorded six. Ivanovic also snagged a team-high six digs, with sophomore JoJo Ishida collecting six as well.

"It was good seeing our team pull together against a tough Buffalo squad," said Ozols. "Abby continued her strong tournament play."

The Saints return to the floor Friday, Sept. 7 when they head to the Dartmouth Invitational and take on host Dartmouth at 6:30 p.m.