Elizabeth Orf and Hope Werch go for a block in Marquette's win over Butler Wednesday.
The No. 10-ranked Golden Eagles beat the Butler Bulldogs (25-22, 25-17, 25-15) to begin BIG EAST play Wednesday afternoon.
“We got a busy week with four matches in seven days so you’ve got a chance to jump ahead of the lead. You can get a couple of wins right away so (I’m) glad to get the first one,” head coach Ryan Theis said.
For senior setter Lauren Speckman, this was her final BIG EAST opener.
“Obviously it’s sad,” Speckman said.