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Marquette Volleyball Faces Tough Tests Before Big East Play
17 Sep
Summary
- Marquette faces three non-conference matches before Big East play.
- The team aims to reach a .500 record before conference games begin.
- Wisconsin match is against a top-10 ranked opponent on Thursday.
As the Marquette Golden Eagles volleyball team approaches Big East play, they face a demanding non-conference schedule. Currently holding a 3-4 record, the team's primary goal is to achieve a .500 standing before conference games begin next week. This objective hinges on their performance in the remaining three non-conference matches.
Marquette's toughest challenge arrives on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with an away game against the #6 Wisconsin Badgers. This match marks the latest in a series of difficult opponents, including losses to top-10 teams earlier in the season. Following this, the Golden Eagles will return home to Milwaukee to host St. Thomas on Saturday, September 19, 2026, and the Milwaukee Panthers on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
The team's current record includes road losses to Dayton and Illinois, neither of which are considered "bad" losses, but they were crucial opportunities to build a resume for NCAA tournament consideration. With a roster featuring several freshmen, head coach Tom Mendoza's strategy of battling through tough competition will be tested. Their success in the Big East will be crucial for NCAA tournament hopes, particularly against DePaul, Xavier, and Villanova, who are currently ranked within the top 100 by Evollve.
