Marquette University Athletics
Marquette Falls to No.5 Wisconsin
9/14/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
MADISON, WIS. - The Marquette University women's volleyball team competed tough, but dropped a 3-1 (25-19, 13-25, 21-25, 24-26) match against fifth-ranked Wisconsin on Thursday night at the UW Fieldhouse. By winning the first set, the Golden Eagles became the first team this season to take a set from the Badgers.
The Golden Eagles (5-5) were led by sophomore Allie Barber with 21 kills, while junior Anna Haak tallied 11. Martha Konovodoff and Hope Werch recorded double digit digs with 18 and 10, respectively, while sophomore setter Lauren Speckman dished out 43 assists. Elizabeth Orf posted a career-high nine blocks, while Barber notched six in the match.
Wisconsin (8-0) had three record double digit kills led by Kelli Bates with 17.
Marquette was tied with Wisconsin 9-9 in the first set before a kill from Barber put the Golden Eagles in front, 16-10. MU did not trail again as Barber's six kills helped pave the way to a 25-19 victory after Speckman's service ace sealed the deal.
Wisconsin won the second set with ease, 25-13, but Marquette fought back in the third set to push the Badgers and traded points back-and-forth with UW, though dropped the frame, 25-21.
After trading leads, the Badgers took the third set 25-21. Kelli Bates and Madison Duello both posted five kills within the third set.
The fourth and final set needed extra points to be decided and dual kills from Haak gave the squad a 16-14 advantage. Speckman served another ace to tie the set at 23 and a kill from Barber tied the score at 24, but the Badgers rallied to score the final two points needed for the match victory.
Marquette will be back in action Friday, Sept. 15 as the squad continues the Badger Classic. The Golden Eagles will take on fellow Golden Eagles of Southern Miss at 6 p.m. CT at UW Fieldhouse.
