#2 Texas Squeaks Past RV Marquette
A couple of brief flares of the Longhorns playing like the #2 team in the country allowed them to get past the Golden Eagles in five sets.
Marquette University's women's volleyball team narrowly defeated #2 ranked Texas in a highly competitive match at Fiserv Forum. The Longhorns dominated the game by committing 24 service errors, which accounted for 25.8% of their total points. Marquette's Luanna Markus had a standout performance, contributing a double-double in assists and digs during her collegiate debut.
The game unfolded in four sets, with Texas taking control after committing a series of errors in the first set. Marquette managed to pull off a 25-22 victory in the first set, but the Longhorns quickly regained momentum in the second set, leading 18-17 and eventually winning 22-14. Despite a 9-4 lead in the third set, Texas struggled to capitalize on their advantage, ultimately losing 24-23.
The fourth and final set saw Texas take an early lead, but Marquette's resilience and tight play allowed them to close the gap and force a tiebreaker. Texas ultimately won the match 3-2, despite Marquette's efforts to keep them at bay.
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