Want to know what happens when you try to impress upon Samantha Naber some of her recent statistics? By all means, give it a shot. Tell her she is averaging a career-best 2.88 digs per set. And that her average goes up to a team-high 3.71 per set in Big East play, good enough for No. 7 in the conference. And that she has more digs this season already (210) than the totals from … [Read more...] about Samantha Naber’s ‘other’s-oriented’ approach to volleyball paying off
Sophomore big Al Amadou will redshirt this season, Owens injury update
Al Amadou made a name for himself last year as a 6-foot-9 big man who would come off the bench in the dying moments of a blowout and rile the crowd up with an explosive dunk. So, when Marquette men’s basketball turned its season-opener against Stony Brook into blowout territory, there was a reason to expect Amadou would see the floor. But instead, the sophomore forward stayed … [Read more...] about Sophomore big Al Amadou will redshirt this season, Owens injury update
MUBB Preview: Four things to watch in Monday’s season opener against Stony Brook
It’s been 220 days since Marquette men’s basketball last took the floor against an opponent in front of fans. Monday, that changes, as the Golden Eagles welcome Stony Brook to Fiserv Forum at 7:30 p.m. CST. Here are four things to watch for Monday night as Marquette embarks on a new season. 1. Point-Kam Jones Last year when All-American point guard Tyler Kolek was out of the … [Read more...] about MUBB Preview: Four things to watch in Monday’s season opener against Stony Brook
MUVB notebook: Reitsma’s new role, Anchante in the record books, and other thoughts
Some notes after Marquette volleyball (17-6, 11-1 Big East) earned its 11th win in a row: Natalie Ring changing Reitsma’s role Graduate outside hitter Jenna Reitsma has spent most of this season playing a role which limits how much she can hit. Instead, she’s been holding a passer spot in the rotation. Theis only needs two words to explain why. “Natalie’s offense,” he said, … [Read more...] about MUVB notebook: Reitsma’s new role, Anchante in the record books, and other thoughts
Anchante becomes fourth member of 3,000 assist club as Marquette keeps rolling in 3-0 win over St. John’s
St. John’s just couldn’t get into rythm. Everytime the Red Storm fired home a point, had a block or an ace, Marquette women’s volleyball was there to stand in their way. Thanks to 14 kills from outside hitter Aubrey Hamilton and a .358 hitting percentage as a team, the Golden Eagles (17-6, 11-1 Big East) were able to deliver their fourth consecutive sweep Sunday afternoon at … [Read more...] about Anchante becomes fourth member of 3,000 assist club as Marquette keeps rolling in 3-0 win over St. John’s