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vs. South Dakota State | vs. South Dakota
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Location: Mabee Center
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TULSA, Okla. – The Golden Eagles begin League play at the Mabee Center this week, facing off against the number one and two ranked volleyball programs within the Summit League, South Dakota State and South Dakota. ORU is coming off a promising weekend at the Wildcat Classic and Tarleton State as they look to continue to improve against the Jackrabbits and Coyotes.
 
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Opening Serve

• ORU ranks first in team digs (678) within the Summit League and 63rd nationally. They also rank second in team service aces (69) within the Summit League and 110th nationally. The Golden Eagles also rank first in total attacks (1,609) within the Summit League and 73rd nationally.
• Outside hitter Trinity Freeman continues to lead to Golden Eagles' offense as she ranks third in the Summit League in attacks per set (10.28) and 87th nationally. She also ranks fourth in the Summit League in kills per set (3.55) and 120th nationally. She is also second in the Summit League in points (177.5) and 86th nationally. Lastly, Freeman ranks second in the Summit League in total kills (167) and 48th nationally.
• Thaynara de Jesus had an impressive defensive weekend last week, racking up 23 and 20 digs against Alabama A&M and Tarleton State.
• Shelbi Steen and Maite Solabarrieta are coming off impressive performances at the Wildcat Classic, logging their first double-doubles of their careers against Alabama A&M and Abilene Christian, respectively. Steen also recorded her first 10+ kill match of her career.
• The Golden Eagles are currently five wins away from 1,000 wins as a program.

 
Inside the Matchup: South Dakota State

• The Golden Eagles will face off against the Jackrabbits for the 31st time on Thursday. ORU leads the all-time series 19-11. The Golden Eagles and Jackrabbits have played two times a year in Summit League play since 2014.

 
Inside the Matchup: South Dakota

• The Golden Eagles and Coyotes have also played twice a year in Summit League matchups dating back to 2014. South Dakota leads the all-time series 5-18.

 
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