OT MU Women's Volleyball wins Nike Invitational

[Cheeks]

I thought for sure they'd blown it with those service errors but was glad to see them prove me wrong .

Yup, no doubt.  Never caved.

[Marquette Fan]

Yup, no doubt.  Never caved.

And it was a lot more exciting to watch than the football game

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I think we better enjoy having Theis around while we still have the chance.

Good news though between Bond and Ryan, it shows potential coaches that you can indeed win at Marquette.

[wadesworld]

Was sitting dead center of the UW guest pass section with all the team's parents. Oops. Reverse sweeps are sweet.

Even sweeter when it's against Becky.

[brewcity77]

Wow. So lesson learned, setting the DVR for an extra half hour was not enough. Saw the first three and most of the fourth (to a UW match point) before it shut off. Checked Anonymous Eagle for the final. Early on, reminded me of last year in that they have great hitters but are weak on blockers. Man did they overcome that, however. Wish I'd seem it all, but great result.

[wadesworld]

Wow. So lesson learned, setting the DVR for an extra half hour was not enough. Saw the first three and most of the fourth (to a UW match point) before it shut off. Checked Anonymous Eagle for the final. Early on, reminded me of last year in that they have great hitters but are weak on blockers. Man did they overcome that, however. Wish I'd seem it all, but great result.

Haven't basketball games that were aired on FS1 originally ended up online at some point?  Maybe this match can be found online?

[StillAWarrior]

Wow. So lesson learned, setting the DVR for an extra half hour was not enough. Saw the first three and most of the fourth (to a UW match point) before it shut off. Checked Anonymous Eagle for the final. Early on, reminded me of last year in that they have great hitters but are weak on blockers. Man did they overcome that, however. Wish I'd seem it all, but great result.

Not even close.  I learned that a long time ago.  I set it for an extra hour, but when I saw how the match was going (I started watching at about 10:00 EST) I changed it to two hours just in case.  I've missed the end of more than one good volleyball match.

And, sadly, therein lies one of the key reasons that live volleyball will never be popular with the networks.  A match might be a quick 3-set blowout that is over in 80 minutes, or it might be a fantastic 5-set battle that lasts three hours.  It is really difficult to effectively plan.  They need to have plenty of filler for the quick matches, but there is also a significant risk that the telecast will go long.

[StillAWarrior]

Haven't basketball games that were aired on FS1 originally ended up online at some point?  Maybe this match can be found online?

Here you go.

[wadesworld]

Here you go.

You the man.

[StillAWarrior]

That was a fantastic volleyball match...just really gripping to watch.  Marquette is really, really good this year.  I hope they can keep playing at this level.  Konovodoff is just outstanding and a joy to watch.

I really hope Marquette can go 28-2 in the regular season this year.   

[Cheeks]

Martha is a very good libero.  My son (also a libero) is friends with her....she plays that position well.  Spark plug. 

[wadesworld]

Marquette might jump a lot in the rankings...but they still have to beat Syracuse and Baylor at home this weekend.  I have no idea what Syracuse lost from last season but they made it to the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament last year so they're no pushover, and Baylor has played UCLA (not as strong this year as they are historically but still UCLA), Creighton (they only other good Big East program), and Syracuse (last night in Madison) and smoked all 3 of those teams 3-0.  This is still a tough weekend for Marquette.  I will be very interested to see how Baylor does at Wisconsin tonight, particularly since they had an easy sweep earlier in the day while Wisconsin played a grinder of a 5 setter late into last night.

[Uncle Rico]

Great effort by the women!  Incredible performance

[brewcity77]

Here you go.

Thanks, just watched the finish. Fantastic stuff. Barber really came up big in the 5th with that service run.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Thanks, just watched the finish. Fantastic stuff. Barber really came up big in the 5th with that service run.

Which is kinda funny to me because she never serves.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Martha is a very good libero.  My son (also a libero) is friends with her....she plays that position well.  Spark plug.

Well we figured u had some connection, what a dbag!

[Cheeks]

Here you go.

Blocked.  Copyright.  Grr. 

[Cheeks]

Well we figured u had some connection, what a dbag!

Thanks.  Anytime. 

[brewcity77]

Blocked.  Copyright.  Grr.

Try this: https://youtu.be/ntd5_8z4lBc

[Marquette Fan]

Nice article from Ben Steele:  https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/marquette/2019/09/06/marquette-volleyball-rallies-beat-wisconsin-first-time/2234898001/

[Jay Bee]

WHY IS THIS IN THE DAMN AL FORUM?

(Twins game had ended -- great throw by Eddie to win it!... football game was horrid.. I put it on during the 5th set [that's what it's called, yes?]... quite enjoyable to watch tbh... go MU)

[StillAWarrior]

Blocked.  Copyright.  Grr.

Still works for me.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Baylor beat Wisconsin last night 3-1. Marquette and Baylor should be a great game on Sunday.

[wadesworld]

Was a little worried about a trap game with Syracuse today knowing Baylor is coming up tomorrow. So far MU is taking care of business.

Baylor is a tough matchup for Marquette. The game plan has to be serve tough. Baylor's weakness was passing but their pins terminate much better than Wisconsin's.

[Cheeks]

Still works for me.

It works now, thanks.  YouTube has similar copyright block for our high school vball video and then they lifted it a day later.  Who know, but great match to watch.