Marquette University
Louisville
Marquette Volleyball Upsets Louisville 3-2
11/7/1999 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Nov. 7, 1999
MILWAUKEE - The Marquette volleyball team registered a 15-11, 15-7, 12-15, 3-15, 15-10 upset of Louisville, who was alone atop the American Division of Conference USA entering play Sunday afternoon. It was Marquette's first-ever win over the Cardinals in nine tries. The Golden Eagles, who have now won four straight matches, improved to 15-10 overall and 8-6 in Conference USA play. Louisville fell to 14-10 overall and 11-3 in C-USA matches. Marquette's win snapped UL's 11-match winning streak, which was the longest in Conference USA. It marked the Golden Eagles' second straight victory against the American Division leader. On Friday evening (Nov. 5), Marquette defeated Cincinnati 3-2.
Marquette recorded 84 kills to 76 by the Cardinals. The Golden Eagles also served 10 aces, compared to five by Louisville.
Sophomore Vesna Grbavac set a Marquette match record with 30 kills. The previous record was set by Christine Norgle on Nov. 15, 1986, against Valparaiso. Grbavac also hit .323 for the match and had four service aces. Chris Curtin chipped in 21 kills and hit .340. Liz Egasti had 72 assists and 13 digs, most among the Golden Eagles.
Kelly McClain topped Louisville with 22 kills. Emily Roberson had a match-best 20 digs. Jing Ding registered a triple-double with 12 kills, 54 assists and 11 digs.
It was the final home match of the 1999 campaign for the Golden Eagles and the final appearance in the Marquette Gym for three seniors - Curtin, Jessica Martin and Katie Watters.
Marquette returns to action on Friday, Nov. 12, at Saint Louis. Action gets underway at 7 p.m.
