Villanova rallied to win the third set but couldn’t sustain the push, falling to Marquette in four sets to open its final homestand. The Wildcats led late in the second set and started the fourth with a 3-0 run, but Marquette closed out both sets and handed Villanova its 13th BIG EAST loss.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 22-25, 23-25, 25-22, 20-25.
  • Campbell McKinnon led Villanova with 13 kills; Mina Diggs had a team-high 13 digs.
State of Play
  • Villanova is 12-12 overall and 5-8 in BIG EAST play.
  • The Wildcats close their 2026 home schedule Saturday against DePaul, with Senior Night celebrations and first serve at 5 p.m.
Bottom Line

Villanova showed it could answer after losing two close sets, but Marquette’s late runs proved decisive. The Wildcats now turn to their home finale against DePaul.