As the year draws to a close, the sports scene is still buzzing with excitement! The NCAA Volleyball Big Ten Conference is in full swing, serving up a thrilling blend of edge-of-your-seat games and a few that might tip the scales. After a month packed with fierce non-conference battles and tournaments, the 18 teams in the NCAA’s Big Ten Women’s Volleyball division are going all guns ablaze for conference play, all chasing that golden opportunity for the National Championship title.

Among the teams making waves, the Oregon Volleyball Women’s Team stands out as a powerhouse. Known as the Ducks, they carry the weight of their iconic mascot, Donald Duck, across the collegiate sports landscape. Currently ranked No. 11, they’re a team you definitely want to give attention to this season. Now here’s the scoop on everything you need to know about the Oregon Volleyball Women’s Team as they aim for glory!

Oregon Volleyball team’s Home Venue

Wondering where all the magic happens? The Oregon Volleyball team trains at the Matthew Knight Arena, which opened up on January 13, 2011. So, what makes this place special? Well, it’s on track to be the first NCAA arena with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification! That’s a big deal for green buildings, and if you stroll around the main concourse by the West entrance, you’ll spot a cool kiosk showing off all the eco-friendly features.

And there’s so much more! This arena has four times the toilets compared to Mac Court—yep, over 130 women’s toilets, 65 for men, and 4 family ones. Foodies, rejoice! There are over 50 spots to grab grub and drinks across 20 locations. Plus, there are 200 TVs all around, with 100 of those in the concourses, so no one misses out on any action.

Logistics? They’ve got that covered too, with four loading dock bays and enough space to turn a 70-foot truck around underground. The roof trusses stretch a whopping 260 feet long, and the theme here? All about that “pioneer spirit” and “people-powered” feel! And with all that training in this arena, they’ve racked up some impressive records and achievements!

Team Oregon volleyball and their records and achievements

The Oregon Volleyball Women’s Team is rocking an impressive resume and has officially joined the Power 10! They’re kicking off the season at 10-1, with their only loss to top-ranked Pitt. Even without many ranked matchups yet, they’re making a statement! Last week, they opened their home season at Matthew Knight Arena after a month on the road, sweeping their rivals, Oregon State.

Now at 11-1 and 1-0 in the Pac-12, the Ducks were welcomed home by a record crowd of 7,334 fans—talk about an epic homecoming! Their recent game against Marquette drew around 325,000 viewers on Fox Sports 1, ranking it among the season’s most-watched volleyball games. Next up, the Oregon Volleyball women’s team is set to face off against No. 3 Penn State on October 4 with the incredible team and coaches!

Oregon volleyball’s current team and coach

This powerhouse squad of Oregon Volleyball Ducks is stacked with 17 super-talented girls—starting with Mia Tvrdy, then Noemie Glover, followed by Daley McClellan, and don’t forget Bella Gamache, Sophie Gregoire, and Colby Neal. Oh, and Cristin Cline, Bridget Gould, and Anaya Thrower are right there too! Let’s also not leave out Onye Ofoegbu, Mimi Colyer, and Evelina Gerogianni, plus, Michelle Ohwobete, Mackenzie Morris, Roberta Purashaj, Maya De Los Reyes, and Isabel Patterson. Leading this squad of stars? The genius behind it all—head coach Matt Ulmer!

And when these girls hit the court on October 4? Oh, it’s going to be one wild night. Get ready for some serious volleyball magic, with these ladies absolutely dominating under Ulmer’s magic touch. It’s going to be straight-up legendary!