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Oral Roberts (6-15) vs South Dakota State (11-10) | Oral Roberts (6-15) vs South Dakota (16-5) 
Location: Mabee Center 
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TULSA, Okla. – The Golden Eagles hit the closing stretch of their 2026 season at home, hosting South Dakota State on Thursday at 7 p.m. and South Dakota for Senior Day on Saturday at 12 p.m.  
 
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Opening Serve 

• The Golden Eagles have welcomed 13 newcomers this offseason, six of whom are freshmen. 

• Olivia Burns ranks ninth in the conference in total digs, with 238. 

• Sophomore Jaya Tarver recorded a career-high eight blocks in a three-set match against North Dakota, tying for first in the Summit League alongside two other athletes in blocks per three-set games. 

• ORU Volleyball recorded the highest number of blocks (12.5) per three-set match in the Summit League against North Dakota.  

• Outside hitter Cortnee Smith and setter Ana Appel were named Summit League Preseason Players to Watch. 
   

Inside the Matchup: South Dakota State 

• South Dakota State took down the Golden Eagles in three sets at the First Bank & Trust Arena earlier this season 

• ORU is looking for its first win over the Jackrabbits since 2022. 

• Head Coach Dan Georgalasis 113-76 over seven seasons at South Dakota State. 

Inside the Matchup: South Dakota 

• South Dakota defeated ORU in Vermillion 3-0 earlier this year. 

• ORU is looking for its first win over the Coyotes since 2021. 

• Head Coach Leanne Williamson is in her 13th season at the helm of the Coyotes and holds a 267-115 record. 

For the latest information on ORU volleyball, follow @ORUVolleyball on X or go to www.ORUAthletics.com.  

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