Marathon match against Marquette ends in defeat

Seton Hall and Marquette went the distance on Saturday night in an emotional, five-set match which saw the Golden Eagles come out on top.

The Pirates started slow out of the gate, and Marquette capitalized by quickly jumping to a 10-5 lead in the first set The Pirates were able to claw their way back, thanks largely in part to key digs from libero Sarah Kenneweg.

Photo via SHU AthleticsThe impact was a continuation of good things for Kenneweg, who picked up her 1000th career dig on Friday night against DePaul. Seton Hall head coach Allison Yaeger, a former libero herself, sang Kenneweg’s praises following the match.

“Liberoes in general serve such a huge purpose,” Yaeger said. “[Kenneweg] is…