Marquette goes 2-1 in Flyer Invitational

Marquette volleyball leaves the Flyer Invitational 2-1. (Photo courtesy of Marquette athletics.)

Marquette volleyball entered the Flyer Invitational in Dayton, Ohio with its backs against the wall.

The No. 12 Golden Eagles (2-1) had three tough matchups in a row, senior middle blocker and unanimous All-Big East Preseason honoree Carsen Murray was injured and they had a double-header to start the season.

And after the first game against No. 24 Western Kentucky, it was clear it all would take some getting used to.

Friday

For a Marquette team that lost its starting defensive specialist, playing fifth year outside hitter Paige Briggs — who hit .320 last season — was never going to be a breeze.

The…