The Basics
Oral Roberts (2-12) vs St. Thomas (9-4) | Oral Roberts (2-12) vs South Dakota State (7-3)
Location: Mabee Center (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Live Stream: Summit League Network | Summit League Network
Live Stats: SIDEARM
 
TULSA, Okla. – The Golden Eagles will face two of the top teams in the Summit League this week, going up against the St. Thomas Tommies and South Dakota State Jackrabbits at the Mabee Center.
 
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Opening Serve

• Graduate student Julia Carr earned a spot on the Tulsa Volleyball Invitational All-Tournament Team last week, racking up 46 digs.
• Head coach Nolan Albrecht is in his first year as the head coach of the ORU volleyball program.
• Coach Albrecht added his sister Annika (Albrecht) Moulder and Katy Morrison to his staff as assistant coaches this summer.
• The Golden Eagles have welcomed nine newcomers this offseason, six of whom are freshmen.
• The Golden Eagles rank 70th in the country in team attacks per set (35.60)
• Julia Carr has led ORU in digs in 10 of 13 matches this season.
• DS/L Julia Carr and MB Natassia Baptiste were named Summit League Preseason Players to Watch.
• ORU is one win away from 1,000 wins as a program (Currently at 999)

Inside the Matchup: St. Thomas

• ORU holds a 5-3 record against the Tommies.
• The Golden Eagles have dropped their last three matches against St. Thomas, dating back to 2023.
• Head coach Thanh Pham holds a 497-207 career record.

Inside the Matchup: South Dakota State 

• The Golden Eagles hold a 19-13 record over SDSU.
• ORU's last win over the Jackrabbits came back in 2022.
• Last season SDSU earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament.
• Dan Georgalas holds an 86-64 record during his time at SDSU.

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