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Texas holds off Marquette in five-set thriller at Fiserv Forum

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:13 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Texas holds off Marquette in five-set thriller at Fiserv Forum

Summary

The #2 Texas Longhorns faced the RV Marquette Golden Eagles at Fiserv Forum on August 24, 2026, winning a tightly contested match that went to five sets. Marquette took the first set 25-22, but Texas responded by dominating in stretches, including a critical 7-0 run in the second set. Marquette tied the match in the fourth set before Texas surged ahead with a 6-0 run at the start of the fifth, ultimately securing the win. Marquette will next play Dayton on August 28, 2026.

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By the Numbers

•Texas had 24 service errors during the match.
•Marquette's hitting percentage was low at.104.
•Luanna Markus debuted with a double-double for Marquette.
•The match concluded with Texas winning the fifth set 15-9.
•Marquette will face Dayton next on August 28, 2026.

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What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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