Marquette Volleyball to Face Texas at Fiserv Forum in 2026 Season Opener
MILWAUKEE – The Marquette University women’s volleyball team will launch its 2026 campaign with a high-profile matchup against the University of Texas at Fiserv Forum on Monday, August 24, as part of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) First Serve event.
“We chose Marquette because of the culture of the university and athletic department but too for this program to compete at the highest level, so playing Texas at Fiserv Forum is the type of match that our players came from around the Midwest and world to play,” said head coach Tom Mendoza according to Marquette University Athletics. “I wish to thank the AVCA and First Serve organizers for this opportunity for our program, Marquette fans, and anyone in the area who enjoys watching great volleyball. Our team is training incredibly hard this spring to have a great season in the fall, so to have an exciting match and environment to start the season brings a level of tangibility to preparation from now until August 24th. We will do everything in our power to give Marquette Volleyball supporters plenty to celebrate in this match and beyond, and we are excited about the direction we are heading.”
AVCA First Serve Event
Marquette’s contest against the Longhorns will be held alongside a match between Xavier and Pittsburgh, adding to an already impressive lineup for the AVCA First Serve event. The event, scheduled for Friday-Monday, August 21-24, will feature all four of the 2025 NCAA Championship Semifinalists and National Champion Texas A&M, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, and Wisconsin, as well as Arizona State, Louisville, SMU, Texas, Marquette, and Xavier. All matches will take place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
2026 AVCA First Serve Schedule
- August 21
- Wisconsin vs. Kentucky
- Texas A&M vs. Louisville
- August 22
- Wisconsin vs. Louisville
- Texas vs. Arizona State
- August 23
- Pittsburgh vs. Kentucky
- Texas A&M vs. SMU
- August 24
- Xavier vs. Pittsburgh
- Marquette vs. Texas
Marquette’s History at Fiserv Forum
This marks the third time Marquette volleyball will play at Fiserv Forum, having previously faced in-state rival Wisconsin in 2023, and 2025. According to the Marquette Wire, the Golden Eagles lost both previous matches against the Badgers.
Looking Ahead
The Marquette volleyball team is entering its second season under Coach Mendoza, who led the team to the Round of 32 of the NCAA tournament in his first year. Despite losing key players from the previous season, including All-Big East honorees and the program’s first-ever Major League Volleyball draft pick, Hattie Bray, the team is focused on building for the future.
Match times and broadcast information for the AVCA First Serve event will be announced at a later date.
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