Marian University women’s volleyball (0-1, 0-0 NACC) dropped its opening match of the season in straight sets to Lawrence; 25-19, 25-15, 25-21.
 

• The Vikings were able to start strong in each set and led in the first 8-2.
• Lawrence held a 16-9 lead before Marian chipped away at its deficit only trailing 21-18.
• The Sabre rally fell short as Lawrence scored four of the final five points to take the opener 25-19.
• A 9-3 Viking lead started the second with Lawrence once again pulling that advantage out to 16-9.
• Just like the opening set, Marian rallied late and managed to only trail by two at 22-20.
• The Vikings were able to score three of the final four points, however, to take a 2-0 lead.
• Lawrence opened the third set with the first six points with another five straight points later in the set giving them a 14-5 advantage.
• This time, Marian was unable to rally with Lawrence eventually taking the straight-sets win.

• Lawrence had at least 15 kills in all three sets and finished with a 47-24 advantage for the match.
• The Sabres had the advantage at the net with seven blocks to only two for Lawrence.
• Marian drops its first match of the season for a second straight season.
• Lawrence now has a 22-16 edge over Marian in the all-time series with this being their first win in Sadoff Gym since 2018.

	Morgan Simac led Marian with eight kills and a pair of blocks.
	Kaylie Engebose had 13 assists to go with a team-high six digs.
	Lily Breed had nine assists and five digs to go with an ace.

Date posted: September 2, 2026