Golden Eagles Use Late Rally to Defeat Utah State

HONOLULU, Hawai'i – The Golden Eagles wrapped up play in the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball Classic on Sunday evening. MU used five sets to secure a 3-2 victory over Utah State, concluding their season-opening tournament with a 2-1 record.

Marquette started strong against Utah State, taking the first set 25-21. MU set the tone early with Natalie Ring and Hattie Bray combining for several key kills that held off the Aggies. Utah State bounced back in the second set, putting pressure on Marquette's defense and capitalizing on a few unforced errors to take it 25-23.

In the third, MU regained control with smart net play securing the set 25-23. Ring and Bray continued to dominate while Isabela Haggard's assists created opportunities that kept Utah State guessing. The fourth set was a tense, back-and-forth battle as the Aggies fought hard to force a fifth set, edging the Golden Eagles 25-23.

In the final set, Marquette showcased composure under pressure. The teams traded points as neither could build more than small lead with momentum swinging multiple times in match clinching moments. The Golden Eagles proved to be too much for the Aggies as they claimed the 20-18 win.

NOTES:

Three Golden Eagles finished in doubles figures in kills (Ring 28, Bray 19, Holstrom 11).
Studer anchored the defense with 18 digs.
Ring tallied a double-double with 28 kills and 10 digs.
Haggard posted a double-double with 54 assists and 15 digs.

UP NEXT: The Golden Eagles hosts Western Kentucky on Friday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. in the first home match of the season. The first 150 students will receive free Champ Blue T-shirts.

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