(MARQUETTE COMMUNICATIONS) – The Marquette University women’s volleyball team is set to kick off the 2026 season with a matchup at Fiserv Forum against Texas on Monday, August 24 in the American Voleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) First Serve.
“We chose Marquette because of the culture of the university and athletic department but also for this program to compete at the highest level, so playing Texas at Fiserv Forum is the type of match that our players came from around the Midwest and world to play. I want to thank the AVCA and First Serve organizers for this opportunity for our program, Marquette fans, and anyone in the area who enjoys watching great volleyball. Our team is training incredibly hard this spring to have a great season in the fall, so to have an exciting match and environment to start the season brings a level of tangibility to preparation from now until August 24th. We will do everything in our power to give Marquette Volleyball supporters plenty to celebrate in this match and beyond, and we are excited about the direction we are heading,” head coach Tom Mendoza said.
MU’s match against the Longhorns, along with Xavier taking on Pittsburgh, will be an addition to the existing AVCA First Serve event.
The AVCA First Serve event includes all four of the 2025 NCAA Championship Semifinalists and National Champion Texas A&M, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, and Wisconsin, in addition to Arizona State, Louisville, SMU, Texas, Marquette, and Xavier. The event is now set for Friday-Monday, Aug. 21-24, with all matches taking place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
August 21-24, 2026 @ Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI – The order of the matches, as well as times and broadcast information, will be announced later.
- August 21
- Wisconsin vs. Kentucky
- Texas A&M vs. Louisville
- August 22
- Wisconsin vs. Louisville
- Texas vs. Arizona State
- August 23
- Pittsburgh vs. Kentucky
- Texas AM vs. SMU
- August 24
- Xavier vs. Pittsburgh
- Marquette vs. Texas
Three Golden Eagles lacrosse players honored: Adam Slager was named the Big East Specialist of the Week. Slager controlled possession for the Golden Eagles in a 15-10 road win at Bellarmine, winning 14-of-21 faceoffs and collecting a game- and season-high six ground balls. Slager played a pivotal role in Marquette’s 11-2 run after an early deficit, consistently giving the offense extra opportunities. He contributed in transition with two assists off faceoff wins.
Jackson Nichols and Nolan Rappis were named to the honor roll.
Nichols anchored Marquette’s defense to a 15-10 road win at Bellarmine, recording three caused turnovers and three ground balls.
Rappis led the charge offensively for the Golden Eagles with a season-high seven-point performance, scoring four goals and dishing out three assists.
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