The Basics   

Location: Townsley Law Arena, Lake Charles, LA  

Game 1 – Friday, Sep. 18, 6:00 PM | Oral Roberts (5-4) vs Grambling State (2-6)   
Live Stats  

Game 2 – Saturday, Sep. 19, 1:00 PM | Oral Roberts (5-4) vs McNeese (2-7)  
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TULSA, Okla. – Oral Roberts volleyball sets off to the Cowgirl Classic to face Grambling State and McNeese on September 18 and 19, respectively. 

Opening Serve   

• The Golden Eagles are coming into the tournament with a 5-4 record, the program's best start since 2022. 

• Cortnee Smith ranks 13th in total kills in the nation and 10th in total attacks. 

• Ana Appel ranks 12th in the nation for service aces. 

Inside the Matchup: Grambling State   

• ORU will face Grambling State on September 18 at 6PM. 

• The only matchup was held in 2018 with the Golden Eagles taking the victory. 

• Head coach Paige Phillips enters her fifth season at Grambling State with a a 46-76 career record. 

Inside the Matchup: McNeese 

• The Golden Eagles will face the Cowgirl Classic host McNeese on September 19 at 1PM. 

• ORU faced McNeese five times in their history, winning all five games.  

• Head Coach Tayler Gray enters her first season with the Cowgirls, posting 2-7.  

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

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