Xavier University Athletics
Wednesday, October 5
Milwaukee, Wis.
1 p.m.
Xavier University
at
Marquette
Musketeers, Golden Eagles Set for Wednesday Matinee
10.04.16 | Volleyball
Match time is slated for 1 p.m. ET from the Al McGuire Center
CINCINNATI – Xavier volleyball travels to Marquette for a midweek match on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The match is slated for 1 p.m. ET from the Al McGuire Center as it will serve as the Golden Eagles' Kid's Day Game.
The Musketeers (8-9, 2-2) are looking to extend their win streak over the Golden Eagles (12-4, 2-2) to three matches.
XAVIER MUSKETEERS (8-9, 2-2) at MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES (12-4, 2-2)
Match Info: Wednesday, Oct. 5 - 1 p.m. ET - Al McGuire Center
Live Stats: http://go.mu.edu/2dGgzMI
Live Video: http://go.mu.edu/2dp25Gs
2016 Record: 12-4 (2-2 BIG EAST)
Series History: Xavier trails, 9-7
NOTABLES
• The Golden Eagles are 5-1 at home this season and have posted a 26-7 mark at the Al McGuire Center since 2014.
• Marquette is 2-2 in BIG EAST play with wins over Providence and Georgetown. The Golden Eagles have dropped matches against Creighton and Villanova.
• Marquette leads the BIG EAST in digs per set (17.05) and hitting percentage (.258), while ranking second in blocks per set (2.24). The Golden Eagles' 17.05 digs per set rank 14th nationally.
• Sophomore Taylor Louis ranks second in the BIG EAST and 21st in the nation in kills per set (4.42). Lauren Houg ranks second in the conference in digs per set (5.28) and 14th nationally.
• Xavier trails the all-time series with Marquette, 9-7. The Musketeers won both meetings last year, including a 3-0 win in Milwaukee on Sept. 23 to open BIG EAST play - the Musketeers first road win in the series.
• The Musketeers are 1-4 in road matches played at Marquette.
• Abbey Bessler has averaged 4.05 kills and 3.23 digs per set in six career matches against the Golden Eagles. The senior outside hitter eclipsed the 1,000-career kill mark in the 3-0 win at Marquette last season.
• Abbey Bessler averaged 5.14 kills and 4.43 digs per set against Marquette last year. Kristen Massa added 4.00 kills per set with a .265 hitting percentage.
• Lauren Frilling hit .480 against the Golden Eagles last season to go along with 13 kills and three blocks. Mackenzi Humm dished out 7.14 assists per set in those matches.
• Abbey Bessler has nine double-doubles on the year. The outside hitter has recorded double-figure kills in 12 matches, including three matches with 20 or more.
• Kristen Massa is tied for second on the team in kills with 2.59 kills per set. The junior has nine matches with 10 or more kills. Sofia Peterson has also added 2.59 kills per set to go along with a .318 hitting percentage 29 blocks.
• Xavier has posted 33 more total blocks (144.5 – 111.5) thank its opponents this season.
• Xavier ranks third in the conference in kills (13.94), while ranking fourth in assists (12.74) and blocks (2.22).
• Individually, Alexis Newsome ranks second in blocks (1.17) and eighth in hitting percentage (.329). Abbey Bessler ranks fifth in kills (3.70) and points (4.11).
KILLS
ATTACK ATTEMPTS
POINTS
DIGS
• The Musketeers were picked to finish third in the BIG EAST Preseason Poll as announced by the conference office on Aug. 3. The preseason poll and All-BIG EAST selections were voted on by the conference's 10 head coaches.
• Three Musketeers were selected to the All-BIG EAST Preseason Team in Abbey Bessler, Kristen Massa and Sofia Peterson. Xavier and Creighton were the only two teams with three players each on the preseason team.
• The Musketeers posted an 18-12 overall record last year, the team's 18th straight year with a .500 or above record.
• Xavier has posted a 40-16 record in BIG EAST play since joining the conference in 2013. The Musketeers have advanced to the conference tournament in all three seasons.
• Xavier players have earned AVCA All-American honors eight times in the last 11 years. Aubree Smith earned the honors last season, while Abbey Bessler picked up the recognition in 2013.
• Xavier travels to Butler on Saturday, Oct. 8 before closing a three-game road swing at DePaul on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
The Musketeers (8-9, 2-2) are looking to extend their win streak over the Golden Eagles (12-4, 2-2) to three matches.
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THE MATCHUP VS MARQUETTE |
XAVIER MUSKETEERS (8-9, 2-2) at MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES (12-4, 2-2)
Match Info: Wednesday, Oct. 5 - 1 p.m. ET - Al McGuire Center
Live Stats: http://go.mu.edu/2dGgzMI
Live Video: http://go.mu.edu/2dp25Gs
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ABOUT MARQUETTE |
2016 Record: 12-4 (2-2 BIG EAST)Series History: Xavier trails, 9-7
NOTABLES
• The Golden Eagles are 5-1 at home this season and have posted a 26-7 mark at the Al McGuire Center since 2014.
• Marquette is 2-2 in BIG EAST play with wins over Providence and Georgetown. The Golden Eagles have dropped matches against Creighton and Villanova.
• Marquette leads the BIG EAST in digs per set (17.05) and hitting percentage (.258), while ranking second in blocks per set (2.24). The Golden Eagles' 17.05 digs per set rank 14th nationally.
• Sophomore Taylor Louis ranks second in the BIG EAST and 21st in the nation in kills per set (4.42). Lauren Houg ranks second in the conference in digs per set (5.28) and 14th nationally.
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SERIES HISTORY |
• Xavier trails the all-time series with Marquette, 9-7. The Musketeers won both meetings last year, including a 3-0 win in Milwaukee on Sept. 23 to open BIG EAST play - the Musketeers first road win in the series.
• The Musketeers are 1-4 in road matches played at Marquette.
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NOTABLES |
• Abbey Bessler has averaged 4.05 kills and 3.23 digs per set in six career matches against the Golden Eagles. The senior outside hitter eclipsed the 1,000-career kill mark in the 3-0 win at Marquette last season.
• Abbey Bessler averaged 5.14 kills and 4.43 digs per set against Marquette last year. Kristen Massa added 4.00 kills per set with a .265 hitting percentage.
• Lauren Frilling hit .480 against the Golden Eagles last season to go along with 13 kills and three blocks. Mackenzi Humm dished out 7.14 assists per set in those matches.
• Abbey Bessler has nine double-doubles on the year. The outside hitter has recorded double-figure kills in 12 matches, including three matches with 20 or more.
• Kristen Massa is tied for second on the team in kills with 2.59 kills per set. The junior has nine matches with 10 or more kills. Sofia Peterson has also added 2.59 kills per set to go along with a .318 hitting percentage 29 blocks.
• Xavier has posted 33 more total blocks (144.5 – 111.5) thank its opponents this season.
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BIG EAST STATS |
• Xavier ranks third in the conference in kills (13.94), while ranking fourth in assists (12.74) and blocks (2.22).
• Individually, Alexis Newsome ranks second in blocks (1.17) and eighth in hitting percentage (.329). Abbey Bessler ranks fifth in kills (3.70) and points (4.11).
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CAREER RECORD WATCH: BESSLER |
KILLS
| Rank | Kills | Name | Years |
| 1. | 1,779 | Sally Schulte | 1993-96 |
| 2. | 1,598 | Sara Bachus | 1998-01 |
| 3. | 1,542 | Abbey Bessler | 2013-pres. |
ATTACK ATTEMPTS
| Rank | AA | Name | Years |
| 1. | 4,457 | Abbey Bessler | 2013-pres. |
POINTS
| Rank | Points | Name | Years |
| 1. | 1,750 | Abbey Bessler | 2013-pres. |
DIGS
| Rank | Points | Name | Years |
| 6. | 1,276 | Kathy Kalb | 1986-89 |
| 7. | 1,258 | Abbey Bessler | 2013-pres. |
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PRESEASON POLL |
• The Musketeers were picked to finish third in the BIG EAST Preseason Poll as announced by the conference office on Aug. 3. The preseason poll and All-BIG EAST selections were voted on by the conference's 10 head coaches.
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PRESEASON ALL-BIG EAST |
• Three Musketeers were selected to the All-BIG EAST Preseason Team in Abbey Bessler, Kristen Massa and Sofia Peterson. Xavier and Creighton were the only two teams with three players each on the preseason team.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS |
• The Musketeers posted an 18-12 overall record last year, the team's 18th straight year with a .500 or above record.
• Xavier has posted a 40-16 record in BIG EAST play since joining the conference in 2013. The Musketeers have advanced to the conference tournament in all three seasons.
• Xavier players have earned AVCA All-American honors eight times in the last 11 years. Aubree Smith earned the honors last season, while Abbey Bessler picked up the recognition in 2013.
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UP NEXT |
• Xavier travels to Butler on Saturday, Oct. 8 before closing a three-game road swing at DePaul on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
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