WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University volleyball team defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles, 3-2 (25-22, 17-25, 19-25, 25-23, 15-5), on Friday night at McDonough Arena in Washington, D.C. With the win, GU improves to 12-10 and 5-4 in BIG EAST play on the season while the Golden Eagles slide to 12-7 and 6-3 in league play.
The short-staffed Hoya squad came out strong, claiming the opening set, their first set victory over Marquette since November 15, 2019. The Golden Eagles responded by taking the next two sets, but Georgetown battled back in a thrilling fourth set. The Hoyas strung together a pair of 6-0 runs to force a decisive fifth set, marking just the second five-set match in the series history. Georgetown carried that momentum into the final set, surging ahead to secure the program's first win over Marquette since September 26, 2010.
"Proud of the team's effort in tonight's historic win over Marquette. We've been pushing, working and battling all year long. I'm very happy for everyone who fought for this win. Total team effort tonight. Hoya Saxa!" - Head Coach AJ Bonetti
Hoya Highlights
- Samantha Soderlund and Katherine McGregor powered the Hoya offense with double-digit kill performances. Soderlund led the way with a team-high 18 kills, while McGregor followed with 10.
- Kamryn Lee-Caracci, Juleigh Urbina and Grace Albaugh each recorded three service aces, fueling Georgetown's momentum from the service line.
- On the defensive side, Lee-Caracci posted a season-best eight blocks, while McGregor and Urbina added four blocks apiece.
- Urbina directed the offense with 42 assists, marking a team high for the match.
- Taylor Mercado anchored the back row with a team-leading 15 digs.
Up Next
The Hoyas will be back in action at home on Saturday, October 25 against DePaul for Pink Out and Alumni Night. A link to live stats and broadcast information will be available on GUHoyas.com.
