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The Fredonia State student-athletes showed off on the Red Carpet prior to last week's Freddys Awards. Take a look at the work by photographer Travis Bernhard and give him a follow at @photos.photographyshed]]>Freddys pics 2026Wed, 6 May 2026 12:09:00 EST19594https://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/12/16/womens-volleyball-trio-named-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/12/16/womens-volleyball-trio-named-academic-all-district.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FREDONIA, N.Y. – Fredonia State''s Kylie O'Brien (Jamestown, N.Y./Jamestown), Maeve Musielak (Eden, N.Y./Eden), and Olivia Boswell (North Tonawanda, N.Y./Starpoint) have been recognized for their outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments, earning a selection to the 2025 Women's Volleyball Academic All-District Team, selected by College Sports Communicators. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must display combined excellence in their sport and in the classroom, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above through at least two full semesters at their institution, while also participating in 90%, or starting 66%, of their team's contests during the season. O'Brien, a junior, has a 3.73 GPA in Childhood Education. She was a First Team All SUNYAC selection this year after earning Second Team in 2024. O'Brein got stronger as the season went on, which coincided with the Devils second-half surge and eventual playoff berth. The Devils won seven out of ten matches down the stretch, which earned them a home playoff game. She was consistently at the top of the list for kills and led the team with 239 and had a .129 kill percentage. She added 117 digs, 23 blocks, and nine aces.  Musielak, a sophomore, earned a 3.90 in Biology. She did a little bit of everything for the Blue Devils, ranking second on the team with 154 kills, leading the team with 48 aces, was second with 292 digs, and was second with 538 receptions. Musielak is a sophomore from Eden High School. Boswell, a junior, earned a 3.54 GPA in Education. She played in 26 of the teams 28 matches and accumulated 300 assists and 23 aces.  "I'm proud of Kylie, Maeve and Olivia for earning this special recognition," said head coach Geoff Braun. "It's always nice to see hard work rewarded. These three young ladies have been very driven in their academic pursuits and show a passion for their fields of study."]]>Academic All District 2025 volleyball O'Brien Musielak BoswellTue, 16 Dec 2025 18:24:00 EST189394https://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/14/womens-volleyball-braun-500th-win.aspxhttps://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/14/womens-volleyball-braun-500th-win.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- Fredonia State women's volleyball head coach Geoff Braun on Tuesday was named 2025 SUNYAC Coach of the Year following a season which saw him record his 500th career win.]]>Coach Geoff BraunFri, 14 Nov 2025 22:14:00 EST189366https://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/13/womens-volleyball-o-brien-sheldon-tabbed-all-sunyac.aspxhttps://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/13/womens-volleyball-o-brien-sheldon-tabbed-all-sunyac.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- Junior Kylie O'Brien (Jamestown/Jamestown H.S) was named First Team All SUNYAC, and freshman Donnilynn Sheldon (Randolph/Randolph H.S.) was named to the Second Team as announced by the conference office. For O'Brien, this is her second selection after being named Second Team a year ago. O'Brien got stronger as the season went on, which coincided with the Devils second-half surge and eventual playoff berth. The Devils won seven out of ten matches down the stretch, which earned them a home playoff game. O'Brien was consistently at the top of the list for kills and led the team with 239 and had a .129 kill percentage. She added 117 digs, 23 blocks, and nine aces.  "Her offense has always been a strength but Kylie really developed her passing and defensive game this year," said head coach Geoff Braun. "On top of that she took on the role of captain this year and led this group with a quiet confidence and resiliency that made a positive impact on her teammates." Sheldon had 138 kills and 30 aces, while leading the Devils with a .265 kill percentage and 48 blocks. "To earn this recognition as a freshman is special and it is a direct result of her athleticism, her coachability, and her maturity," said Braun. "Donni is very consistent with her demeanor. She doesn't ride the highs and lows." Head coach Geoff Braun was also named the Coach of the Year after the team went 12-16. They were able to clinch a SUNYAC Tournament First Round game after a 6-3 mark in the conference.]]>O'Brien and Sheldon All SUNYAC 2025Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:39:00 EST189365https://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/11/womens-volleyball-devils-fall-just-short.aspxhttps://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/11/womens-volleyball-devils-fall-just-short.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The Fredoia State women's volleyball team defeated Buffalo State 3-0 earlier this season, but could not hold back the Bengals in the second meeting, a 3-2 loss in the First Round of the SUNYAC Tournament.  The Devils won the first and third sets, 25-23 and 24-13. Buffalo State won the second and third, 25-29 and 28-26, before taking the fifth-and-deciding set, 15-9. Kylie O'Brien had 14 kills, and Maeve Musilak had seven kills, five aces, and 17 digs. Molly Cassidy had 23 assists. On defense, Hannah Lombardi and Donnilynn Sheldon both had four blocks, and Kailea Sullivan had 33 digs. Buff State  was led bu Ella Wittman (19 kills), Nicole Delli Colli (10 kills), and Schneider, Reagan (10 kills). April Jakubowski had six aces. In the fifth set, the Bengals jumped out to a 5-0 lead. After a kill by Musielak, the Devils cut the lead to two points, 8-6. However, Buff State scored six of the next seven to go up 14-7 before the Devils' season ended on a service error. Fredonia State finishes the season at 12-16. Buff State moves to 15-15 and will go on to face No. 1 seed Cortland in the semifinals.]]>Donnilynn SheldonTue, 11 Nov 2025 20:32:00 EST189356https://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/6/womens-volleyball-playoff-preview-volleyball-to-play-host-to-home-match.aspxhttps://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/6/womens-volleyball-playoff-preview-volleyball-to-play-host-to-home-match.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The Fredonia State women's volleyball team will be playing host to Buffalo State in the First Round of the SUNYAC Tournament on Tuesday. The Devils enter as the No. 4 seed, while the Bengals are the No. 5 seed. Gametime is 6 p.m. in Dods Hall. Here's a look at the two rivals: No. 4 Fredonia State 12-15 / 6-3 SUNYAC No. 5 Bufalo State 14-15 / 5-4 SUNYAC Previous Meeting: The two squads met on Oct. 8 at Buffalo State, and the Devils walked away with a 3-0 win (32-30, 25-23, 25-16). Milestones: Blue Devil boss Geoff Braun won his 500th career match last week. Bengal head coach Maria Roberts collected her 200th career victory last week, as well. Battle by the Lake: The standings are tied right now, 5-5. This game will not count towards the traveling trophy, The Lake Erie Cup. Fredonia's Finest: Kylie O'Brien (225 kills); Maeve Musielak (147 kills, 43 aces, 275 digs); Emma Foley (133 kills); Donnilynn Sheldon (133 kills, 44 blocks); Kailea Sullivan (347 digs). Bengal's Best: Ella Wittman (374 kills, 40 aces, 298 digs); Nicole Delli Colli (189 kills); Delia Lake (136 kills); Delaney McCarthy (73 blocks).]]>Women's volleyball team circleThu, 6 Nov 2025 15:05:00 EST189352https://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/4/womens-volleyball-wvb-11-8-25-vs-rit-alfred.aspxhttps://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/4/womens-volleyball-wvb-11-8-25-vs-rit-alfred.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The Fredonia State omen's volleyball team closed out the regular season with a 3-1 win over RIT and a 1-3 loss to John Carroll. Kylie O'Brien led the team with 19 kills in the two matches as the Devils now stand at 12-15 on the season. Cayla Partsch and Bella Maloney both had nine kills vs. RIT, and Partsch added seven blocks.  Against JCU, O'Brien led the way with 11 kills and Maeve Musielak had 10. Donnilynn Sheldon had three aces.  The Devils will now move on to the SUNYAC Tournament. They play host to Buffalo State on Tuesday in Dods Hall.]]>volleyball actionTue, 4 Nov 2025 13:54:00 EST189347https://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/6/mens-cross-country-battle-by-the-lake-tied-after-fall-season.aspxhttps://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/6/mens-cross-country-battle-by-the-lake-tied-after-fall-season.aspxMen's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- After five sports have finished their regular-season SUNYAC play this fall, the Fredonia State and Buffalo State athletic departments are tied in the Battle by the Lake standings, 5-5. The Blue Devil volleyball team and men's cross country team both earned two points with victories, while the women's soccer teams each got one point after tying. The Bengals took the points for women's cross country men's soccer. Fredonia State is currently in possession of the traveling trophy, The Lake Erie Cup. They defeated Buffalo State, 17-11 last year. They lead the all-time series, 5-4-1 since its inception during the 2014-15 academic year. Volleyball won 3-0, and men's cross country was in second place to Buff State's fourth place finish at the SUNYAC Championship Meet. The womens' soccer teams played to a 1-1 tie. Men's soccer fell 2-1 in a highly contested contest. Women's cross country finished the conference meet in 10th place, while Buff State slid in to ninth place. This winter, men's hockey, and men's and women's basketball and indoor track will compete for points.]]>Battle by the Lake Fall 2025 Thu, 6 Nov 2025 15:51:00 EST59353https://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/4/womens-volleyball-wvb-11-5-25-vs-hilbert.aspxhttps://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/4/womens-volleyball-wvb-11-5-25-vs-hilbert.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The Hilbert College Hawks defeated Fredonia State, 3-2, in women's college volleyball action on Wednesday. The Hawks completed the season sweep of the Blue Devils. Hilbert (18-10) won the march with set scores of 22-25, 25-13. 25-19, 17-25, and 15-10. Kylie O'Brien led the Fredonia State offense with 15 kills and Maeve Musilak had three aces. Payton Stoddard had 20 assists. Defensively, Kailea Sullivan had 18 digs and Musielak had 16. Cayla Partsch had a team-high three blocks Prior to the game, the team's two seniors were recognized for their contributions to the program. Sullivan and Emma Foley were significant contributors in four seasons with the team.  The Devils (11-14) are back home on Saturday with a tri-match with John Carroll and RIT.]]>Senior Day Volleyball 2025Tue, 4 Nov 2025 13:48:00 EST189343https://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/1/womens-volleyball-vs-oneonta-10-4-25-wvb.aspxhttps://fredoniabluedevils.com/news/2025/11/1/womens-volleyball-vs-oneonta-10-4-25-wvb.aspxWomen's Volleyball

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The Fredonia State women's volleyball team wrapped up SUNYAC regular-season play with a 3-1 win vs. Oneonta on Saturday. The victory gives the Devils the No. 4 seed in the Tournament, which comes with a first-round home contest. The Devils won the sets by scores of 25-21, 29-31, 25-17, and 25-20.  Emma Foley led the Devils with 12 kills, and Kylie O'Brien had 11 kills, two aces, and a block. Setters Oliva Boswell and Molly Cassidy had 24 and 21 assists, respectively.  Bria Hunter led the defense with four blocks and Kailea Sullivan has 18 digs. Prior to the post season, the Devils have a home match vs. Hilbert on Wednesday, then a home tri-match next weekend. Tournament play begins on Nov. 11. when they play host to Buffalo State.]]>Kylie O'BrienSat, 1 Nov 2025 14:34:00 EST189334