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The Morning Fast Break (September 27, 2016): Rounding up the weekend in Big East volleyball, field hockey, and soccer

NCAA Basketball: Georgetown at Xavier Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Only Two Voters Like Marquette Volleyball In The Newest AVCA Top 25 | Anonymous Eagle

Last week, Marquette found themselves just barely on the outside of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) top 25. Following Friday’s loss to Creighton, a team that was also only receiving votes in the poll, Marquette’s still getting votes in the newest poll, but just barely.

Xavier and the rest of the Puerto Rico Tip-off field moving to Orlando due to Zika concerns | Banners on the Parkway

Per a release from Xavier today, the Puerto Rico Tip-off will be moving from San Juan to Orlando due to concerns about the Zika virus. According to Pete Derzis, senior VP of ESPN Events, concerns about athlete and spectator safety prompted the move.

FCS Top 25: Villanova improves to #17 | VU Hoops

Following their victory over Lafayette on Saturday, the Villanova Wildcats have bumped up to #17 in the newest STATS Top 25 released on Monday.

Georgetown Promotion During Tonight's Debate Fun for the Entire Family | Casual Hoya

Clearly bolstered by the positive press the school garnered for its Marriage Proposal promo, Georgetown has now unleashed a promotion that should keep everyone that might be looking to score discounted tickets to Georgetown's home opener interested in tonight's Presidential Debate throughout!

Villanova defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon named CAA Football Defensive Player of the Week | VU Hoops

The Colonial Athletic Association released their weekly awards this morning, and Villanova Wildcats' defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon was named the league's Defensive Player of the Week, for his contribution to the 31-14 win at Lafayette College on Saturday.

Marquette Women’s Soccer Wastes Lead, Loses In Overtime To Creighton | Anonymous Eagle

Two goals in the first 25 minutes didn’t mean anything for Marquette on Sunday afternoon as they ended up taking a 3-2 loss in overtime to Creighton in the Big East opener for both teams.

Creighton, Butler and Villanova Represented on BIG EAST Men’s Soccer Weekly Awards | Big East

Creighton's Riggs Lennon was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week, while his teammate Alex Kapp earned Goalkeeper of the Week honors.

Creighton’s Smith, Villanova’s Lough Named #BIGEASTvb Player and Freshman of the Week | Big East

Creighton's Lauren Smith is BIG EAST Player of the Week after hitting .533 for the week.

Veitner Repeats as #BIGEASTfh Top Offensive Player of the Week | Big East

Connecticut junior forward Charlotte Veitner leads Huskies to a 2-0 weekend.

Cerny Lights Up The Scoreboard To Claim #BIGEASTwsoc Weekly Honor | Big East

DePaul sophomore forward totals four goals and an assist in 2-0 week for the Blue Demons.

#BIGEASTvb Weekend Roundup – 9.26 | Big East

After the first full weekend of BIG EAST volleyball, Creighton and Seton Hall have drifted to the top of the standings. The Bluejays are 2-0, while the Pirates are 2-1. Tied t 1-1 are Marquette, Villanova, Butler, DePaul, Xavier and Georgetown.