SUNYAC WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND
#7 OSWEGO LAKERS AT #6 FREDONIA BLUE DEVILS
Friday, November 6th, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
Fredonia, N.Y. | Dods Hall
 
The Matchup… The Seventh-Seeded Oswego State Lakers head on the road to face off against the Sixth-Seeded Fredonia Blue Devils in the first round of the SUNYAC Tournament.
 
Tuesday's matchup will be the 75th matchup between Fredonia and Oswego, with the Blue Devils holding the line share of matchups, winning 55 of the 74 dating back to the first meeting of the two squads in 1977. The Lakers and Blue Devils have had a competitive run against one another since the pandemic of 2020, as an even split at 3 wins for each team since 2021 showcases the competitiveness of the two squads.
 
The Last Matchup… Fredonia won in a 5 set thriller in the last matchup between the two teams, with that matchup coming back on 10/9, also away from home. Despite winning the first two sets, the Lakers dropped two consecutive sets in extremely tight fashion, with both sets separated by a combined 6 points. Priscilla McReynolds led the way with 27 kills and 3 blocks, Mya Bush recorded 40 assists as the team's main setter, and Grace Gdovin, Julia Santafemia, Lauren Cropp and Mya Bush all recorded 10+ digs in the effort. 
 
Both teams at a glance… With a 10-14 overall record (4-5 SUNYAC), the Lakers enter the SUNYAC Tournament as the 7th overall seed. A tough stretch against quality opponents to start the season left Oswego to regroup, as they managed to do so, winners of 5 of their next 7 games from Sept. 12-28th. The Lakers enter the SUNYAC Tournament playing better than they have for most of the season, winners of three of their last four matches, including a comeback win against Plattsburgh State where they rallied from down 2 sets to win in 5 thrilling sets at home.

Fredonia State comes into the SUNYAC Tournament with an overall record of 11-13 (5-4 SUNYAC), earning them the 6th overall seed, and hosting a first round SUNYAC Playoff game. Fredonia has played most of their season around .500, winning 3 to begin their season, then dropping 3 of 4 in the Behrend Invitational. As the season progressed, they began playing better, winners of 4 of their last 6 matches headed into the tournament. As a team, they lead the SUNYAC in the least amount of service errors (98), most sets played (35 in conference), and rank second in service aces (79 in conference, 205 overall). 
 
Written by: Tyler Ferragamo