Oct. 2, 2014 ROCHESTER, Mich. - The Oakland volleyball team (10-7, 2-0 Horizon League) continues a four-match home series Friday when the Golden Grizzlies take on Wright State at 7 p.m.
Friday's match will feature live stats and free video on the Horizon League Network. Links will be available at the start of the event.
Promotions: On Friday, fans are encouraged to help "Black Out" the O'rena, and the first 250 fans were receive a black rally towel at the door. Oakland University faculty and staff will also receive a #WearTheBear t-shirt with ID.
Oakland Notes: The Golden Grizzlies had an emphatic start to their Horizon League slate, posting two road victories against winning programs to begin the conference season 2-0. Following a three-set sweep at Youngstown State, Oakland fended off a trio of match-point serves to defeat Cleveland State in five sets. The two wins are eight victories in the last nine outings for the Golden Grizzlies.
For the year, Oakland leads the Horizon League in aces (1.42 aces per set). Individually, Sammy Condon is second in the league in hitting percentage (.321) while Amanda Baker is sixth in the same category (.274). Allia Knight is fourth in service aces (0.32 aps) and Ciara Schultz is fifth overall in assists (10.05 aps).
For more Horizon League volleyball information, visit www.horizonleague.org
Coming Up: Following this week's contests, Oakland will conclude its four-match home swing Oct. 10-11 when the Golden Grizzlies host Valparaiso and UIC, respectively.
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