The Basics
Oral Roberts (2-18) at South Dakota State (14-3) | Oral Roberts (2-18) at Omaha (6-11)
Location: First Bank and Trust Arena | Baxter Arena
Live Stream: Summit League Network | Summit League Network
Live Stats: Stat Broadcast | SIDEARM
 
TULSA, Okla. – The ORU Volleyball program will travel up to South Dakota State to take on the Jackrabbits on Thursday at 7 PM before facing off against the Omaha Mavericks on Saturday at 12 PM.

Important Links
Summit League Notes

Opening Serve

• 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.
• Julia Carr ranks sixth in the conference in total digs, with 236.
• Freshman Hayden Hart has logged double-digit kills in nine matches this season.
• Sophie Johnson has averaged 31.5 assists over her last two matches.
• 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: South Dakota State

• The Golden Eagles hold a 19-14 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 93-64 record during his time at SDSU.

Inside the Matchup: Omaha

• ORU holds a 6-22 record against Omaha.
• The Golden Eagles fell 3-0 to the Mavericks just two weeks ago at the Mabee Center.
• Matt Buttermore is in his seventh season at the helm of the Mavericks. He holds a 110-79 record at Omaha and 288-132 career record.

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