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Plugged-in: A New Dawn

Plugged-in is your one-stop shop for all things Marquette Athletics from the past seven days. Look for Plugged-in every Monday morning. 


Volleyball Faces Setback 

No. 25 Marquette lost for the first time since Oct. 14 to end its five-game win streak in a 1-1 week.  

  • After losing the first set against the DePaul Blue Demons Wednesday, the Golden Eagles were able to come back during the second set leading with 18 kills and ultimately win the match 3-1.  
  • Later that week, Marquette fell short during its game against No. 17 Creighton Sunday, getting swept 3-0.
  • Junior setter Yadhira Anchante saw the court for the first time in six matches and finished with 20 assists.

Women’s Basketball to Defend Ranking  

The Golden Eagles start their 2023-24 campaign against the UT Martin Skyhawks Monday at 12 p.m. CST.

  • Marquette has six new players and two new assistant coaches on its roster.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled about the women we have brought into this program,” head coach Megan Duffy said at a media availability last week.

Men’s Basketball Back in Action 

Marquette will face Northern Illinois for their first game of the season at home Monday at 7:30 p.m CST. 

  • The 2023 Big East Championship banner will be hung at 7:10 p.m. before tip-off.  
  • The first 10,000 fans at the Fiserv will go home with a banner to commemorate the 2023 Big East Championship.  
  • Senior guard Tyler Kolek earned Preseason Consensus First Team All American honors.

Happening This Week: 

  • Women’s basketball vs. UT Martin Monday 12 p.m. CST at the Al McGuire Center. Follow @hilsontrevor and @MatthewBaltzMU on Twitter/X for live updates and the game recaps. 
  • Men’s basketball vs. Northern Illinois Monday 7:30 p.m. CST at Fiserv Forum. Follow @KaylynnWrightMU and @JackAlbrightMU on Twitter/X for live updates and the game recaps. 
  • Volleyball at Georgetown Friday 6 p.m. CST at McDonough Arena.
  • Men’s basketball vs. Rider Friday 7:30 p.m. CST at Fiserv Forum. Follow @JackAlbrightMU and @MikeySeversonMU on Twitter/X for live updates and the game recaps.
  • Women’s basketball vs. Illinois Saturday 2 p.m. CST at the Al McGuire Center. Follow @SophiaWoodsMU and @MatthewBaltzMU on Twitter/X for live updates and the game recaps. 
  • Volleyball at Villanova Saturday 5 p.m. CST at the Jake Nevin Fieldhouse. 

This article was written by Sophia Woods. She can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter/X @SophiaWoodsMU. 

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Sophia Woods
Sophia Woods, Assistant Sports Editor
Sophia Woods is a first-year student from Plainfield, Illinois studying business management and journalism, serving as an Assistant Sports Editor of the Marquette Wire for the 2023-2024 year. She has experience in writing sports and feature articles. Outside of writing, Sophia enjoys snowmobiling, spending time with family and playing tennis.

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