Molly Welge

Class:
Freshman
Height:
6-3
Position:
Middle Blocker
Hometown:
Naperville, IL
High School:
Benet Academy

2026 (Fr.): Recorded six kills and three blocks at Stanford (9/6) ... Posted six kills and five blocks in a sweep of South Florida (9/5) ... Added four kills and three block assists at Wright State (8/29) ... Recorded six kills, four block assists and a service ace at Dayton (8/28) ... Made Marquette debut against Texas in the Jeep AVCA First Serve (8/24) and added three kills and five block assists off the bench.

High School: Attended Benet Academy (Redwings) under head coach Brad Baker ... Four-year volleyball letterwinner (2022–25) ... Earned 2025 ESCC All-Conference honors ... Helped lead team to three IHSA 4A State Runner-up finishes ... Part of teams that won ESCC Conference Championships in 2024 and 2025 ... Competed in club volleyball under coach Meghan Keck ... Named to the 2026 JVA All-National Team ... Helped club team finish fifth nationally in 2026.

Personal: Born August 26, 2008, in Naperville, Ill. ... Daughter of Tracy and Matthew Welge ... Plans to major in business ... Chose Marquette because of its strong volleyball program, competitive culture and commitment to developing student-athletes on and off the court.