YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The Oakland volleyball team swept Youngstown State with a 25-20, 25-19, 25-15 victory on Saturday night at the Bob Devaney Beeghly Center.
With the win, Oakland (13-10, 7-4 HL) snaps a two-game skid against the Penguins. Youngstown State fell to 7-16 on the year, 2-10 in Horizon League play.
Patti Cesarini and
Gentry Brown tied for team-high nine kills hitting .304 and .300 respectively. Cesarini also tallied two aces and five digs.
Ella Martin chipped in seven kills, hitting at a .267 clip.
Sarah Turner led the balanced offense with 17 assists, as Oakland hit .240 for the match. Defensively,
Emily Wichmann tallied 10 digs, adding six assists.
Kennedy Dolmage recorded eight digs of her own. The Golden Grizzlies registered 10 block assists and two block solos as Oakland's defense limited Youngstown State to just 33 kills in the match and a .088 attacking percentage.
The Golden Grizzlies return to the OU Credit Union O'rena for three-straight matches beginning with Purdue Fort Wayne Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. for Pride Night. Oakland welcomes Northern Kentucky and Wright State to Rochester Friday and Saturday with both matches broadcast on ESPN+. Saturday's 4 p.m. match will serve as Volleyween where fans are encourage to wear a costume and participate in the costume contest.
