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MILWAUKEE, Wis. -​ Sammy Condon had an impressive performance against Milwaukee Saturday afternoon with team-highs of 14 kills and eight blocks as the Golden Grizzlies defeated league-leading Milwaukee at the Klotsche Center, 23-25, 25-21, 25-18, 25-18. The win ended a two-match slide for Oakland and moved the squad to 13-9, 5-2 while Milwaukee dropped to 11-10, 5-2.

"Today was a great day for our team," head coach Rob Beam said. "Offensively, we executed extremely well and were able to score points with our blocking. I am proud of our team in how they rebounded and showed true toughness in putting together a great performance."

Oakland posted team season-high efforts in attack percentage (.376), blocks (15.5) and assists (59) to come back after dropping the opening set to the Panthers. Seven Oakland players tallied a block in the victory; following Condon's eight, Amanda Baker added six, with Ciara Schultz (0-5) and Jessica Dood (1-4) adding five apiece.

Oakland hit an impressive .500 in the second set, connecting on 21 kills to set the tone for the remainder of the match. The fourth set highlighted Oakland's blocking, as the team combined for 7.5 blocks in the final set.

Dood also tallied 14 kills for the Golden Grizzlies; Melissa Deatsch (11) and Cassie Pelloni (10) also were in double figures in kills.

Schultz added a career-high 53 assists in the win. Condon's eight blocks also set a personal best.

The victory at Milwaukee wraps up the first circuit of Horizon League play for the league's eight squads. Joining Oakland and Milwaukee atop the league ladder is Youngstown State, who also went 5-2 through the first seven matches of the league season.

Oakland is back in action at the Athletics Center O'rena Friday, Oct. 24 for a 7 p.m. first service.

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