After getting off to its best start in a season since 2009 with a 9-1 non-conference record, No. 19 Marquette began Big East play Wednesday night at the Al McGuire Center against I-94 rival DePaul in search of its eight straight victory.
And the Golden Eagles did just that as they took down the Blue Demons for the 23rd straight time but this time in straight sets (25-15, 25-20, 25-15).
With the win, Marquette ties a program best 10-1 start to a season since joining NCAA Division I in 1986.
“I thought we were efficient tonight, nice job offensively, first and second touches, they put a lot of service pressure on Jenna (Reitsma) and she handled it really well and Yadi (Yadhira Anchante) put people in good positions and that allows you to hit at a good clip,” Marquette head coach Ryan Theis said.