TULSA, Okla. – Oral Roberts Volleyball finished it's home slate for 2026 season, battling through four set loss to South Dakota
The Golden Eagles are now 6-17 overall and will face St. Thomas in the Schoenecker Arena St. Paul, Minn. on November 12 at 7 p.m.
ORU opened the first set with a strong defensive effort, recording four total blocks. Elyse Dube led the Golden Eagles with three kills, while Ciara Cunningham added three kills. South Dakota pulled ahead late to take the opening set, 25-14.
The Golden Eagles came out strong in the second set, dominating the set from the start. ORU built an early lead and maintained control throughout, recording 13 kills and hitting .250. Dube led the way with four kills, while Cortnee Smith and Cunningham each added three. The Golden Eagles closed out the set with a 25-18 victory to even the match at one set apiece.
Cortnee Smith led the third-set offense with six kills, while Jaya Tarver added three blocks but ultimately ORU fell short, 25-18.
In the fourth set, the Golden Eagles continued to battle, recording five kills and two blocks before falling 25-18 to finish the game 3-1.
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