Oakland faces Youngstown State in a two-match series Nov. 6-7, with both teams chasing a spot in the Horizon League Tournament. The Golden Grizzlies play Friday in Youngstown before hosting their final home match of the season Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Oakland leads the all-time series, 23-10.
  • Youngstown State is 11-12 overall and 7-5 in Horizon League play.
  • Olivia Rust recorded a career-high 18 kills in Oakland’s recent 3-0 win over Milwaukee.
  • Molly Reck totaled 38 kills, 25 digs and 6 aces in a recent 2-0 weekend, earning Horizon League Player of the Week honors.
Yes, But

Oakland enters the series after splitting with Milwaukee, while Youngstown State is also in tournament contention. The Penguins have a 7-5 conference record, making the two matches a meaningful test for both teams.

State of Play
  • Friday’s match is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET in Youngstown; Saturday’s match is at 4 p.m. ET in Oakland.
  • Both matches will stream on ESPN+.
  • Youngstown State is led offensively by Kylie Surratt, with 304 kills this season.
What's Next

The teams meet twice in two days, with Oakland closing its home schedule Saturday. Results could affect both sides’ pursuit of a Horizon League Tournament berth.

Bottom Line

Oakland has the historical edge, but tournament stakes make this home-and-home series more than a routine late-season matchup: both teams need results to strengthen their postseason position.