Tulsa Downs Temple on the Road, 3-1

Friday, November 14

Philadelphia, Pa.

5:00 p.m.

Tulsa

21-6,11-4American

Temple

16-14,5-10American

Tulsa

Temple

Photo by: Anais Moua

Tulsa Downs Temple on the Road, 3-1

11/14/2025 7:56:00 PM | Volleyball

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PHILADELPHIA — Tulsa (21-6, 11-4 American) defeated Temple (16-14, 5-10 American) in four sets at the Owls' McGonigle Hall on Friday evening, securing the match with scores of 18-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-23. Tulsa recorded 10 service aces in the victory.

Freshman middle blocker Jill Hanson had her best showing yet on the court, landing a team-high 16 kills with only three errors on 24 total swings to earn a .524 hitting percentage. It's the 12^th time she's hit over .500 in a since match this season.

Tulsa and Temple engaged in a competitive first set, with both teams exchanging early points. Hanson led Tulsa with multiple kills, notably contributing to a slight lead at 5-3. However, Christiana Greene's consistent attacks for Temple, supported by Lexi Yoza, helped the home team secure a 10-8 advantage. Temple further extended their lead with a series of successful plays, including a service ace from Olivia Hummel, reaching 22-14. Despite the Golden Hurricane's efforts, including a service ace by Lauren Eitler, Temple closed the set with a decisive kill by Jaya Moore, winning 25-18.

Midway through the second set, Tulsa established momentum with a series of blocks and kills, forging a lead they maintained throughout. Hanson, aided by Brayden Hipp, contributed multiple kills, while Eitler and Olivia Vance bolstered the defense with crucial blocks. A strong service game from Brittany Bacorn, including two aces, helped extend Tulsa's advantage to 19-13. Despite a late effort from Greene and Temple, Tulsa capitalized on a service error to claim the set, 25-19.

Tulsa secured the third set with a 25-21 victory over Temple, bolstered by strong performances from Vance and Hanson. Vance contributed key points with a kill early on, leveling the score at 1-1, and later delivered another crucial kill to extend Tulsa's lead to 13-12. Bacorn's consecutive service aces at 6-5 and 7-5 further shifted momentum in Tulsa's favor. Despite Temple's efforts to stay competitive, Hipp consistently set up successful attacks, including the final point of the set, a kill by Vance to seal the win at 25-21.

Temple and Tulsa battled intensely in the fourth set, with Temple initially taking a commanding 7-3 lead, fueled by kills from Greene and Leia Harper, and then led by as much as 9 at 17-8. Tulsa responded with a strong comeback, tying up the score at 18-18, thanks to effective plays by Eitler and service consistency from Meg Goodwin. As the set progressed, both teams exchanged points, reaching a tense 23-23 tie after a critical block by Hanson and Vance. Tulsa secured the set with a decisive kill from Eitler, closing the set 25-23 and sealing the match victory.

Tulsa will wrap up the regular season on Sunday, November 16, against Tulane at 1 p.m.

Tulsa's Top Performers
Lauren Eitler
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- 15 kills, .353 hitting percentage
- five total blocks
- seven digs
- 20 points

Brayden Hipp
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- 47 assists
- 12 digs
- one solo block

Jill Hanson
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- 16 kills, .542 hitting percentage
- two total blocks
- 18.5 points

Olivia Vance
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- 12 kills, .267 hitting percentage
- four total blocks
- 15 points

Brittany Bacorn
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- five service aces
- six digs

Temple's Top Performers
Olivia Hummel
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- 12 kills
- 17 digs
- 2 solo blocks

Christiana Greene
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- 17 kills
- 19.5 points
- 2 total blocks

Lexi Yoza
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- 26 assists
- 1 service ace
- 3 digs

Game Notes
- Tulsa moves to 11-7 all-time against Temple after winning their 10th consecutive win over the Owls.
- Hipp led TU with 47 assists (11.75/set) and 12 digs (3/set).
- 47 assists and 12 digs marks Hipp's 14th double-double of the season and 36th of her career.
- Hanson played her best match yet, exploding for a season-high 16 kills and finishing with a .542 hitting percentage (16-4-24).
- Eitler picked up 15 kills for her 10th double-figure kill match and 19th of her career.
- Vance got back in the starting lineup, finishing with 12 kills - her 13th 10+ kill performance this season and 20th of her career.
- Bacorn had a career-high five service aces. It's the 10th time the sophomore has led Tulsa in service this year.
- Tulsa erased a 17-8 deficit in the fourth set, going on a 17-6 run to close out the match.
- Tulsa's front line also won the blocking battle 12-8.

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