The Morning Fast Break (September 6, 2016): Big East weekly awards are out for soccer and volleyball

Villanova football moves up a spot to 22 in STATS poll | VU Hoops

A good defensive showing in their season-opening loss to Pitt resulted in a slight improvement in poll standings Villanova opened the season ranked 23rd in the country in the FCS Preseason Poll by STATS.

Theo John’s Visit To Marquette Is Over. Now What? | Anonymous Eagle

Who wants to play Hungry Hungry Hippos?

Marquette Volleyball Goes 2-1 At The Shocker Volleyball Classic | Anonymous Eagle

One expected win, one quality win, one slight bummer of a loss.

Marquette Men’s Soccer Preview: vs Northwestern | Anonymous Eagle

How long can the Golden Eagles’ offense keep up this white hot streak?

Barnes, McCollum Named Patriot League Honorable Mention | Georgetown University Official Athletic Site

University football senior quarterback Tim Barnes (Oradell, N.J./River Dell Regional) and senior punter Harry McCollum (Arlington Heights, Ill./Saint Viator) were both named Patriot League Honorable Mentions on Monday.

In the region: Virginia Tech upsets Georgetown in men's soccer | Roanoke Times

Collin Verfuth scored in the 84th minute to give the Virginia Tech men's soccer team a 1-0 win over No. 24 Georgetown on Monday.

Marquette and Villanova share #BEfutbol weekly honors | BIG EAST

Marquette's Luka Prpa earned both BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week honors after a 12-point week.

Four Teams Share #BIGEASTwsoc Weekly Awards | BIG EAST

Hoyas, Blue Demons, Bluejays and Friars go unbeaten in busy weekend of women’s soccer action.

Weekend Tournament MVP’s Highlight #BIGEASTvb Weekly Honors | BIG EAST

Tournament MVP's DePaul's Brittany Maxwell and St. John's Erica Di Maulo earn BIG EAST volleyball weekly honors after the second week of play.