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Volleyball opens 2019 season with sweeps over Utah Valley, Boise State

No. 16 Marquette swept Utah Valley University and Boise State University in a span of nine hours to start the season 2-0 at the BYU Nike Invitational.

Marquette had no problems defeating Utah Valley (25-14, 25-18, 25-21) Friday morning.

The Wolverines never hit better than at a 0.226 clip in a set while the Golden Eagles averaged a 0.395 hitting percentage.

Senior outside hitter Allie Barber finished with a game-high 14 kills and 0.444 hitting percentage. She was the only Golden Eagle to record double-digit kills.

Junior Hope Werch tallied eight kills, and transfer Kaitlyn Lines added seven kills and three service aces.