The Eastern Illinois volleyball team is set to open the 2024 regular season at home against a nationally ranked team Friday Evening.
The Panthers are hosting Marquette University, a team that finsihed the 2023 season with a overall record of 21-11
The Panthers are coming off a strong 2023 season with 28 wins which led the team to the OCV Championship game and NCAA Tournament.
Marquette won the Big East title after ending the year with a conference record of 16-2. For the 2024 season, the Golden Eagles have been tabbed to finish second in the Big East Conference.
Eastern holds a 10-3 advantage over the Golden Eagles, but Marquette has won the last two meetings, including a 3-0 victory over EIU in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
The Panthers are looking to start the season of strong, as the 2024 season marks the 50th year off Panthers volleyball.
The game will take place August 30th at 6 p.m. in Groniger Arena.