Monday, November 1
Tulsa, Okla.
6 p.m. MT
University of Denver
19-3,10-2Summit League
3
at
0
Oral Roberts
14-8,8-5Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Oral Roberts | 21 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
11/1/2021 8:07:00 PM | Volleyball
Pioneers take down Golden Eagles in straight sets
TULSA – The University of Denver Volleyball team bounced back on Monday, taking down Oral Roberts in three sets (25-21, 25-22, 25-22) at the Kenneth H. Cooper Aerobics Center. The Pioneers improved to 19-3 (10-2 SL) with the win.
Inside the Box Score
An 11-6 run in the second by DU to tie things up at 17-17.
1st Set
Denver came out with flurry of points, taking a 7-2 advantage to start the night. Oral Roberts responded with a 6-1 run of its own to tie it at 8-8. The Pioneers were able to get some separation, going up 18-14 after an ace from Poulter, forcing the Golden Eagles to take a timeout. DU went on to take the first set, 25-21.
2nd Set
Both teams came out aggressively in the second, resulting in a 5-5 tie to start on some big attacks. ORU then went on 5-1 run to take a 11-6 lead, causing a timeout from Denver. The Pioneers rallied though with an 11-6 run to tie it at 17-17 after an attack error from Oral Roberts. Denver closed it out in style, behind a matching-breaking 8-5 run, to take it 25-22 and go up 2-0.
3rd Set
The Golden Eagles took command to open the third set, going up 6-1, making the Crimson and Gold take a timeout to regroup. Denver responded with a 3-0 run out the timeout to close to two at 6-4. DU got its first lead of the set after back-to-back kills from Bartalo made it 10-9, causing a timeout from ORU. Denver then built a four-point lead at 17-13. Green closed it out with her 11th kill to make it 25-22, giving the Pioneers the victory.
Up Next
The Pioneers (19-3, 10-2 SL) return home to play host to North Dakota on Thursday in Hamilton Gymnasium. First serve is set for 7 p.m. MT.
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Inside the Box Score
- Lydia Bartalo finished with a season-high 19 kills and 12 digs, her seventh double-double of the year.
- Lorrin Poulter handed out 24 assists.
- Hailey Green notched 11 kills with a .400 hitting percentage.
- Ari Winters added 10 kills.
- DU has now won nine straight matches against the Golden Eagles.
- The Pioneers' 19-3 start to the year is their best since 2018.
- Denver is now 15-1 in its last 16 road matches dating back to Jan. 1.
- The Crimson and Gold picked up their second win this season when allowing an opponent to hit at least .200.
An 11-6 run in the second by DU to tie things up at 17-17.
1st Set
Denver came out with flurry of points, taking a 7-2 advantage to start the night. Oral Roberts responded with a 6-1 run of its own to tie it at 8-8. The Pioneers were able to get some separation, going up 18-14 after an ace from Poulter, forcing the Golden Eagles to take a timeout. DU went on to take the first set, 25-21.
2nd Set
Both teams came out aggressively in the second, resulting in a 5-5 tie to start on some big attacks. ORU then went on 5-1 run to take a 11-6 lead, causing a timeout from Denver. The Pioneers rallied though with an 11-6 run to tie it at 17-17 after an attack error from Oral Roberts. Denver closed it out in style, behind a matching-breaking 8-5 run, to take it 25-22 and go up 2-0.
3rd Set
The Golden Eagles took command to open the third set, going up 6-1, making the Crimson and Gold take a timeout to regroup. Denver responded with a 3-0 run out the timeout to close to two at 6-4. DU got its first lead of the set after back-to-back kills from Bartalo made it 10-9, causing a timeout from ORU. Denver then built a four-point lead at 17-13. Green closed it out with her 11th kill to make it 25-22, giving the Pioneers the victory.
Up Next
The Pioneers (19-3, 10-2 SL) return home to play host to North Dakota on Thursday in Hamilton Gymnasium. First serve is set for 7 p.m. MT.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Masks are required at all indoor athletic events. For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here Â
DONATE: Fans interested in making a donation to the Pioneers Athletic Fund can do so by clicking here. Your gift will transform the lives of our student-athletes by giving them the first-class resources needed to excel in the classroom, in the classroom and beyond. Thank you for Building Pioneers for Life!
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Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 18 of Denver's NCAA Division I sports.
Like Denver Pioneers and Denver Volleyball on Facebook
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_Volleyball on Twitter
Follow @denverpioneers and @duvolleyball on Instagram
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Players Mentioned
Outside Hitter
/ Volleyball
Middle Blocker
/ Volleyball
Setter
/ Volleyball
Outside Hitter
/ VolleyballTeam Stats
Denver
ORU
Kills
46
37
Errors
17
15
Attempts
119
108
Hitting %
.244
.204
Points
58
46
Assists
40
34
Aces
4
1
Blocks
8
8
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
1
Blocks
2
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