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The Marquette Golden Eagles women’s volleyball team finished a tough weekend with a 2-1 record. They struggled against Ball State but secured victories against James Madison and Milwaukee. The team’s performance raises concerns for NCAA tournament hopes as they prepare for a challenging schedule ahead.
Milwaukee, WI – The Marquette Golden Eagles women’s volleyball team concluded a challenging home weekend with a 2-1 record after three matches, including a disappointing five-set loss to Ball State on Saturday. This loss places pressure on the Golden Eagles’ hopes for NCAA tournament consideration, particularly as they strive to improve their overall performance this season.
In their opening match of the weekend against Ball State, Marquette fought hard but ultimately fell in a close contest with scores of 25-20, 22-25, 25-18, 20-25, and 11-15. Key players struggled offensively, with Natalie Ring, Elena Radeff, Kiera Schmidt, and Ella Holmstrom each registering hitting percentages below .200. Additionally, Emma Parks had a difficult match, accumulating seven attack errors over 21 attempts.
Despite this setback, the Golden Eagles bounced back in their subsequent matches, defeating James Madison and Milwaukee in straight sets. Against James Madison, the team showcased a much-improved performance, with Ring, Radeff, and Schmidt all hitting over .400. Notable moments included timely kills that led to a 25-22 win in the third set after the team regrouped following timeouts.
Marquette’s match against Milwaukee was relatively straightforward, with final scores of 25-17, 25-20, and 25-19, demonstrating the team’s ability to dominate when on form. This success improved their overall record to 5-2 for the season.
However, the loss against Ball State, who subsequently defeated Milwaukee in a later match, raises concerns as the Cardinals now have a season record of 4-5. The Golden Eagles will need to significantly improve their consistency and performance as they prepare for a challenging series of upcoming matches.
Next on the schedule is a highly anticipated showdown against Wisconsin at the Fiserv Forum, which will be followed by contests against Florida and Minnesota at the McGuire Center. All three upcoming opponents are ranked in the AVCA top 25, with Florida sitting at 6th, Minnesota at 11th, and Wisconsin at 13th. As of the report date, tickets for the match against Wisconsin are still available, offering fans a chance to support the Golden Eagles as they face tough competition.
In summary, while Marquette’s pair of victories helped them recover from their early weekend loss, the challenge continues. The team will need to fortify their efforts and adapt quickly as they set their sights on higher goals in the coming weeks.
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