Oakland swept Milwaukee 3-0 in Rochester, earning its first win over the Panthers in seven years. Olivia Rust led the Golden Grizzlies with a career-high 18 kills as Oakland pulled out a close third set to complete the sweep.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-22, 25-21, 27-25.
  • Oakland: 48 kills, 72 digs and a .233 hitting percentage; Milwaukee: 34 kills, 60 digs and a .116 hitting percentage.
  • Rust had 18 kills and hit .500; Delaney Stern added 38 assists, 15 digs and three blocks.
Yes, But

Milwaukee threatened late, cutting Oakland’s first-set lead to one and tying the third set at 25. Oakland held firm, taking the final two points on Panthers attack errors.

What's Next

The teams meet again Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. at Oakland’s OU Credit Union O’rena to close out the series. The match will air on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Rust’s standout performance and Oakland’s composure in the tightest set delivered a sweep—and a milestone win over Milwaukee.