SHAWNEE – After picking up a pair of victories to extend its win streak to eight matches, #24 Oklahoma Baptist volleyball will look to make it 10 in a row when it hosts Great American Conference rivals Henderson State (Oct. 15) and Ouachita Baptist (Oct. 16) at the Noble Complex this week. Both matches have been moved to a 3 p.m. start time after originally being scheduled for a 4 p.m. start.
The Bison (17-4, 9-0 GAC) sit a full two games ahead of second place in the GAC standings, and can increase that lead with victories this week. The Reddies (11-10, 5-4) are riding a two-match win streak while the Tigers (11-10, 7-2) sit in second place in the conference standings and have won five in a row. Fans can watch all the action live on the
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live stats, and read this week's
match notes for more storylines.
Perfect Through Nine
- Oklahoma Baptist enters the week as the only unbeaten team in Great American Conference play at 9-0
- The Bison have won eight consecutive matches overall and are off to their best conference start of the NCAA Division II era.
- OBU's .810 winning percentage ranks 31st nationally and first in the GAC.
- The Bison are one of seven NCAA Division II teams with at least 17 victories and no more than four losses through matches of Oct. 11.
Back on Bison Hill
- OBU returns to the Noble Complex after completing a 2-0 trip through southern Arkansas. The Bison are 7-2 at home this season and have won seven consecutive home matches.
- Under Anna Howle, Oklahoma Baptist owns a 164-47 record inside the Noble Complex, good for a .777 winning percentage.
Strength Against Strength
- Thursday's match pairs OBU's offensive and service production against one of the country's most active defensive teams.
- Henderson State leads NCAA Division II in digs per set (22.50), total digs (1,800) and attacks per set (41.15).
- The Reddies also rank eighth nationally with 178 total blocks and 30th with 2.23 blocks per set.
First-Place Showdown
- Friday's match with Ouachita features the top two teams in the current GAC standings. OBU enters the week 9-0 in conference play, while Ouachita is 7-2 and has won five consecutive matches.
- Ouachita's full-season rankings do not entirely reflect its recent offensive form.
- The Tigers have hit .258 or better in four of their last five matches and produced a .259 attack percentage during their current winning streak.
OBU-Henderson State Series Results
| Date |
Location |
W/L |
Score |
| 10/10/15 |
Shawnee |
W |
3-0 |
| 10/7/16 |
Arkadelphia, AR |
W |
3-0 |
| 10/7/17 |
Shawnee |
W |
3-2 |
| 9/28/18 |
Arkadelphia, AR |
L |
1-3 |
| 11/8/18 |
Hot Springs, AR |
L |
0-3 |
| 10/11/19 |
Shawnee |
L |
1-3 |
| 10/21/21 |
Arkadelphia, AR |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/29/22 |
Shawnee |
W |
3-0 |
| 10/20/23 |
Arkadelphia, AR |
W |
3-0 |
| 11/18/23 |
Hot Springs, AR |
W |
3-1 |
| 10/11/24 |
Shawnee |
W |
3-1 |
| 10/23/25 |
Arkadelphia, AR |
W |
3-1 |
Oklahoma Baptist leads the all-time series, 9-3.
OBU-Ouachita Series Results
| Date |
Location |
W/L |
Score |
| 10/9/15 |
Shawnee |
L |
1-3 |
| 10/6/16 |
Arkadelphia, AR |
W |
3-2 |
| 10/6/17 |
Shawnee |
W |
3-0 |
| 11/16/17 |
Hot Springs, AR |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/29/18 |
Arkadelphia, AR |
L |
2-3 |
| 10/12/19 |
Shawnee |
W |
3-2 |
| 10/22/21 |
Arkadelphia, AR |
W |
3-0 |
| 9/30/22 |
Shawnee |
W |
3-0 |
| 10/19/23 |
Arkadelphia, AR |
L |
1-3 |
| 11/16/23 |
Hot Springs, AR |
W |
3-0 |
| 10/10/24 |
Shawnee |
W |
3-1 |
| 11/21/24 |
Hot Springs, AR |
L |
2-3 |
| 10/24/25 |
Arkadelphia, AR |
L |
2-3 |
| 11/21/25 |
Shawnee |
W |
3-2 |
Oklahoma Baptist leads the all-time series, 9-5.
