Barber, Cole, Alexakou Tabbed As Big East’s Best of Week 12
For the fourth time this season, Marquette’s Allie Barber, has claimed the BIG EAST Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week honor. Creighton’s Madelyn Cole received the Defensive Player of the Week award for her first accolade of the season, while St. John’s Efrosini Alexakou earned her third Freshman of the Week award.
Big East Roundup: St. John’s Rallies from Down 0-2; Creighton Sweeps
St. John’s rallied from down two sets to secure its first Big East win of the season, downing Xavier. Meanwhile, #13 Creighton, Butler and Marquette won via sweep to round out the night’s action.
VolleyMob’s 2018 Big East Volleyball Preview
The road goes through Creighton to win the Big East, but Marquette looks as good as any challenger the BlueJays have had.
Marquette Edges Out Creighton as Preseason Favorite; Big East Preseason Awards
Allie Barber is the Big East Preseason Player of the Year as Marquette edges out Creighton as the preseason favorites.
Creighton Picks Up Four-Set Win Over St. John Using Runs Late
Creighton took down St. John’s at home in a four-set feat to improve to 8-1 in Big East play.
St. John’s Julia Cast Downs 1,000th Kill vs. Seton Hall
St. John’s senior middle blocker Julia Cast downed 14 kills in a road match against Seton Hall to become the 10th player in Red Storm history to reach the 1,000 career kill milestone.
