After going 9-3 in their nonconference slate, the Marquette Golden Eagles opened BIG EAST play with a straight-set sweep of the Providence Friars (25-21, 25-14, 25-21) Friday evening.
The first set was back and forth for the majority of the frame. With the score tied at 15-15, head coach Ryan Theis took a timeout to allow his team to regroup. Four kills by outside hitters Allie Barber and Anna Haak then helped Golden Eagles go on a tear to take the set 25-21.
In the second set, Providence hopped to an early lead, but Marquette stormed back, scoring eight straight points to take a 15-8 lead.