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Oldenburg, Tuman and Hasbrook Attend Fourth Annual Big Ten Media Day
7/29/2025 2:26:00 PM | General, Women's Volleyball
The Big Ten held women’s volleyball media days on Monday and Tuesday in Chicago as all 18 Big Ten schools were represented.
CHICAGO – The Big Ten Conference held the fourth annual Big Ten Women's Volleyball Media Days on Monday and Tuesday in Chicago with all 18 teams represented. Head Coach Jen Flynn Oldenburg, junior Mia Tuman and sophomore Olivia Hasbrook attended media day.
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"I think what makes Covelli special is how intimate it is," Oldenburg said. "It was made for volleyball. I think they did the research well – no seat is a bad seat. Even if you go get concessions, you're still standing close enough to see every point of the action and it's loud. Regardless of the amount of fans in there, but especially when we sell out, which we are expected to do, it's a pretty cool environment."
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Media day featured interviews with BTN in multiple capacities (BTN Courtside, At The Net, BTN Digital Studio, BTN Main Studio), SiriusXM, AVCA & TOGETHXR, Out of System and a live press conference (TRANSCRIPT). The day wrapped up with a photoshoot. View photos from Big Ten media day HERE.
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"I think we're all super hungry and we're ready to go," Tuman said. "We want to earn everything that we get and I think that's been our mindset for how hard we want to work. Our work ethic in the weight room has been completely different this summer, but in the best way."
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"Everyone feels comfortable being around each other," Hasbrook said. "I think building that foundation has set us up for success on the volleyball court. Throughout the spring and summer, we've made [team bonding] a huge focus for us. I think you can tell that by how we are off the court and how much we hang out with each other. On the court, you can see the trust and the love."
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The Buckeyes open the 2025 season at the University of Miami, playing VCU on Friday, Aug. 29 and Miami (FL) on Saturday, Aug. 30. Ohio State's home opener is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 7 against Florida.
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Tickets for the 2025 season are now on sale with links for season tickets, four-match mini plans and single match tickets found below. Ohio State students are free with a valid BuckID. Fans with ticketing questions should call the Ohio State Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-BUCKS or email athletic.tix@osu.edu.
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"I think what makes Covelli special is how intimate it is," Oldenburg said. "It was made for volleyball. I think they did the research well – no seat is a bad seat. Even if you go get concessions, you're still standing close enough to see every point of the action and it's loud. Regardless of the amount of fans in there, but especially when we sell out, which we are expected to do, it's a pretty cool environment."
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Media day featured interviews with BTN in multiple capacities (BTN Courtside, At The Net, BTN Digital Studio, BTN Main Studio), SiriusXM, AVCA & TOGETHXR, Out of System and a live press conference (TRANSCRIPT). The day wrapped up with a photoshoot. View photos from Big Ten media day HERE.
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"I think we're all super hungry and we're ready to go," Tuman said. "We want to earn everything that we get and I think that's been our mindset for how hard we want to work. Our work ethic in the weight room has been completely different this summer, but in the best way."
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"Everyone feels comfortable being around each other," Hasbrook said. "I think building that foundation has set us up for success on the volleyball court. Throughout the spring and summer, we've made [team bonding] a huge focus for us. I think you can tell that by how we are off the court and how much we hang out with each other. On the court, you can see the trust and the love."
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The Buckeyes open the 2025 season at the University of Miami, playing VCU on Friday, Aug. 29 and Miami (FL) on Saturday, Aug. 30. Ohio State's home opener is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 7 against Florida.
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Tickets for the 2025 season are now on sale with links for season tickets, four-match mini plans and single match tickets found below. Ohio State students are free with a valid BuckID. Fans with ticketing questions should call the Ohio State Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-BUCKS or email athletic.tix@osu.edu.
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