Eastern Michigan Athletics
Saturday, September 12
Rochester, Mich.
3 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
6-4,0-0MAC
0
at
3
Oakland
4-5,0-0Horizon
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mich. | 19 | 16 | 20 | 0 |
| Oakland | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Beaudrie Lands Five Aces in Loss at Oakland
9/12/2026 5:10:00 PM | Volleyball
First-year became one of seven freshmen nationally to record five aces in a three-set match
ROCHESTER, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team dropped a three-set match at Oakland University in the final game of the Golden Grizzlies Invitational, at the OU Credit Union O'rena Saturday, Sept. 12.
The match was highlighted by freshman Olivia Beaudrie (Monroe, Mich./St. Mary Catholic Central) who landed five aces in the three-set match.
How it Happened
SET ONE | Oakland jumped out to control the opening set, posting a .324 hitting percentage on 15 kills and four errors across 34 attempts. Eastern Michigan kept it competitive early — the set saw two lead changes and multiple tie scores — but the Golden Grizzlies pulled away for a 25-19 victory. EMU hit .129 in the set on 10 kills and six errors.
SET TWO | Oakland tightened its grip in the second set, hitting .353 on 14 kills and just two errors. Eastern Michigan again found moments of resistance with two lead changes, but could not sustain the pressure, falling 25-16 while hitting .129 on nine kills and five errors.
SET THREE | The third set was the most competitive of the evening, with five tie scores and three lead changes. EMU improved to .206 hitting on 13 kills and six errors, and pushed Oakland before the Golden Grizzlies closed out the sweep 25-20, hitting .364 in the set. Oakland's hitting efficiency improved in each successive set, finishing at .347 for the match on 46 kills and 11 errors across 101 attempts.
Game Notes
» Eastern's record went to 6-4 (0-0 MAC) and Oakland's improved to 4-5 (0-0 Horizon).
» The match featured 13 tie scores across three sets — five in the final set alone — and seven total lead changes, reflecting competitive stretches for EMU despite the straight-sets result.
» Eastern Michigan went 1-2 at the Golden Grizzly Invitational, defeating Montana, 3-0, Sept. 11, before falling to UAB, 3-1, and Oakland, 3-0, to close the tournament.
» Eastern Michigan recorded six service aces compared to Oakland's four, continuing a season-long strength in that category as the Eagles lost for the first time when out-acing their opponent, producing a 4-1 record in the scenario.
» Olivia Beaudrie recorded a career-best five aces, the most by an Eagle this season and second-most in the MAC. She is one of seven freshmen nationally to total five or more aces in three sets.
» Freshmen Lily Spark (Christchurch, New Zealand/Christchurch Girls' School) and Kayla Ostrander (Shelby Township, Mich./Eisenhower) made their collegiate debuts. Spark recorded five kills and one solo block, while Ostrander went down for a dig after coming in to serve.
» Lina Govoni (Joliet, Ill./Joliet West) distributed 19 assists and now has 244 career assists through 10 matches, putting her six away from the 250-assist milestone. She also has 81 career digs, needing 19 more to reach 100.
» Maddie Herman (Zionsville, Ind./Zionsville Community) hit .455 (five kills, zero errors, 11 attempts) and now has 40 career kills through her freshman season — 10 away from the 50-kill milestone.
» Taeley Mahler (Ft. Wayne, Ind./Homestead) contributed six kills and 6.5 points Saturday. One day earlier against Montana, Mahler set a new career high with 17 kills, surpassing her previous best of 15 kills set against Kent State Oct. 10, 2025.
» Nattie Slusher (Cincinnati, Ohio/Seton) led Eastern Michigan with seven kills and now has 88 career kills through 10 matches — 12 away from the 100-kill milestone. She has 93.5 career points and is 6.5 away from 100 for her career.
Historical Notes
» Eastern Michigan's all-time series record against Oakland University falls to 27-10 in 37 all-time meetings.
» Olivia Beaudrie's five aces are the most from an Eagle since Jordan Smith landed eight against Stoney Brook, Aug. 26, 2017.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan returns to action Thursday, Sept. 17, traveling to Ann Arbor, Mich., to face Michigan. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
Follow Us
Stay connected with the Eagles all season long by following @EMUVolleyball and @EMUAthletics on X for all of the latest EMU volleyball updates. Be sure to also follow the Green and White on Instagram, @EMU_Volleyball and @emuathletics
The match was highlighted by freshman Olivia Beaudrie (Monroe, Mich./St. Mary Catholic Central) who landed five aces in the three-set match.
How it Happened
SET ONE | Oakland jumped out to control the opening set, posting a .324 hitting percentage on 15 kills and four errors across 34 attempts. Eastern Michigan kept it competitive early — the set saw two lead changes and multiple tie scores — but the Golden Grizzlies pulled away for a 25-19 victory. EMU hit .129 in the set on 10 kills and six errors.
SET TWO | Oakland tightened its grip in the second set, hitting .353 on 14 kills and just two errors. Eastern Michigan again found moments of resistance with two lead changes, but could not sustain the pressure, falling 25-16 while hitting .129 on nine kills and five errors.
SET THREE | The third set was the most competitive of the evening, with five tie scores and three lead changes. EMU improved to .206 hitting on 13 kills and six errors, and pushed Oakland before the Golden Grizzlies closed out the sweep 25-20, hitting .364 in the set. Oakland's hitting efficiency improved in each successive set, finishing at .347 for the match on 46 kills and 11 errors across 101 attempts.
Game Notes
» Eastern's record went to 6-4 (0-0 MAC) and Oakland's improved to 4-5 (0-0 Horizon).
» The match featured 13 tie scores across three sets — five in the final set alone — and seven total lead changes, reflecting competitive stretches for EMU despite the straight-sets result.
» Eastern Michigan went 1-2 at the Golden Grizzly Invitational, defeating Montana, 3-0, Sept. 11, before falling to UAB, 3-1, and Oakland, 3-0, to close the tournament.
» Eastern Michigan recorded six service aces compared to Oakland's four, continuing a season-long strength in that category as the Eagles lost for the first time when out-acing their opponent, producing a 4-1 record in the scenario.
» Olivia Beaudrie recorded a career-best five aces, the most by an Eagle this season and second-most in the MAC. She is one of seven freshmen nationally to total five or more aces in three sets.
» Freshmen Lily Spark (Christchurch, New Zealand/Christchurch Girls' School) and Kayla Ostrander (Shelby Township, Mich./Eisenhower) made their collegiate debuts. Spark recorded five kills and one solo block, while Ostrander went down for a dig after coming in to serve.
» Lina Govoni (Joliet, Ill./Joliet West) distributed 19 assists and now has 244 career assists through 10 matches, putting her six away from the 250-assist milestone. She also has 81 career digs, needing 19 more to reach 100.
» Maddie Herman (Zionsville, Ind./Zionsville Community) hit .455 (five kills, zero errors, 11 attempts) and now has 40 career kills through her freshman season — 10 away from the 50-kill milestone.
» Taeley Mahler (Ft. Wayne, Ind./Homestead) contributed six kills and 6.5 points Saturday. One day earlier against Montana, Mahler set a new career high with 17 kills, surpassing her previous best of 15 kills set against Kent State Oct. 10, 2025.
» Nattie Slusher (Cincinnati, Ohio/Seton) led Eastern Michigan with seven kills and now has 88 career kills through 10 matches — 12 away from the 100-kill milestone. She has 93.5 career points and is 6.5 away from 100 for her career.
Historical Notes
» Eastern Michigan's all-time series record against Oakland University falls to 27-10 in 37 all-time meetings.
» Olivia Beaudrie's five aces are the most from an Eagle since Jordan Smith landed eight against Stoney Brook, Aug. 26, 2017.
Up Next
Eastern Michigan returns to action Thursday, Sept. 17, traveling to Ann Arbor, Mich., to face Michigan. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
Follow Us
Stay connected with the Eagles all season long by following @EMUVolleyball and @EMUAthletics on X for all of the latest EMU volleyball updates. Be sure to also follow the Green and White on Instagram, @EMU_Volleyball and @emuathletics
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/ VolleyballTeam Stats
EMU
Oak
Kills
32
46
Errors
17
11
Attempts
96
101
Hitting %
.156
.347
Points
42.0
57.0
Assists
28
37
Aces
6
4
Blocks
4
7
Game Leaders
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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