Marquette gets volleyball awards, James on watch list

(MARQUETTE COMMUNICATIONS) – Marquette women’s volleyball players Carson Tyler and Emi Juric both received Big EAST awards for their play this past week.

Tyler, an outside hitter was named the Big EAST Offensive Player of the Week while Juric, a defensive specialist/libero was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week.

Tyler continues to be a dominant force in the BIG EAST, leading the conference in kills (5.00/set) and points (6.00/set) as the Golden Eagles enjoyed an undefeated week. In a sweep of Butler, the junior posted 17 kills on .375 hitting with eight digs and five aces. In a five-set victory over Xavier, Tyler contributed a double-double with 23 kills, 12 digs, and a pair of aces.

Juric anchored Marquette’s defense to a 2-0 week, averaging 5.38 digs per set and posting a .976 reception percentage. She recorded 15 digs and four assists in the sweep of Butler before collecting a career-high 28 digs, three assists and one ace in the five-set victory over Xavier.

James on the Bob Cousy Watch List: The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2027 Bob Cousy Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2027 Nancy Lieberman Award.

The annual Bob Cousy Award, named after the Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtics and Holy Cross guard, celebrates its 24th year by highlighting the top point guard in NCAA Division I men’s college basketball.

Now in its 28th year, the Nancy Lieberman Award recognizes the top point guard in NCAA Division I women’s college basketball. To be considered for this prestigious award, candidates must exhibit the floor leadership, playmaking, and ball-handling skills of Class of 1996 Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman.

*Players can play their way onto and off the list at any point in the 2026-27 season.