(Graphic by Brian Georgeson)
Coach: Ryan Theis (third season)
2015 record: 22-12 (fourth in BIG EAST)
Key Departures: Setter Mary Nilles, OH Erin Lehman, DS Riley Burchett (Retired from VB)
Players to watch: OH Taylor Louis, MB Jenna Rosenthal, DS/L Lauren Houg, OH/RS Amanda Green
Outlook: Marquette volleyball begins its quest for a sixth consecutive NCAA tournament berth Aug. 26. That pedigree is a big reason why head coach Ryan Theis expects a lot from his team this year.
“I think like most years, our goal is to compete for a BIG EAST championship, strive for that, advance and be playing our best volleyball in December (for the NCAA Tournament).