University of Illinois
4-3,0-0Big Ten
Marquette
3-3,0-0Big East
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | 22 | 24 | 0 |
| Marquette | 25 | 25 | 26 | 3 |
Illinois Falls to Marquette Away from Home
September 11, 2026 | Volleyball
RECAP
MILWAUKEE – Illinois dropped its road match to Marquette, 3-0, in the first half of the teams' home-and-home contests on Friday evening at Al McGuire Center.
The Fighting Illini's three-match winning streak came to a close as the visitors moved to 4-3 on the season.
Paityn Chapman posted nine kills, nine digs, three blocks, and three assists. Alyssa Aguayo accumulated eight kills and three blocks, while Talita Goncalves tallied 10 digs for her fifth straight outing with double-digit digs.
In her first appearance of the season, Gabriella Pitcel finished the day with a career-high four blocks along with her first collegiate kill.
Illinois wraps up the weekend with a rematch against Marquette on Sunday afternoon at Huff Hall. The Fighting Illini will face the Golden Eagles at 3 p.m. CT, with the contest set to stream on B1G+.
NOTES
- Paityn Chapman recorded a team-high nine kills along with nine digs, three blocks, and three assists.
- Led the Illini in kills for the sixth consecutive match.
- Recorded a career-high three assists.
- Had at least three blocks for the fourth time.
- Alyssa Aguayo accumulated eight kills and three blocks
- Recorded a season-most three blocks.
- Talita Goncalves totaled a team-high 10 digs and added an ace.
- Has double-digit digs in five consecutive matches.
- Gabriella Pitcel posted four blocks and a kill.
- Set a new career-high with her four blocks.
- Marked her first collegiate kill.
- The Illini are now 4-2 in three-match contests this season.
- Illinois is now 1-2 in true road matches this season.
- The Illini moved to 6-2 in the all-time series against Marquette.
- The Illini are now 0-2 when wearing navy long-sleeve jerseys.
