Pitt volleyball | No. 4 Panthers sweep No. 6 Wisconsin
PITTSBURGH – The No. 4 Pitt women's volleyball team improved to 4-0 on the season by routing No. 6 Wisconsin (1-3) 25-13, 25-21, 25-16 Sunday. The victory was the Panthers' third over a ranked opponent this season and extended their home win streak to a nation's best 53 straight matches. Pitt's defense was stifling, holding Wisconsin to an .079 hitting percentage. That is the lowest a Badger ...
Pitt's No. 4 women's volleyball team secured a dominant 3-0 victory over No. 6 Wisconsin on Sunday, extending their impressive home winning streak to 53 matches. The Panthers dominated the game, holding Wisconsin to a mere .079 hitting percentage, the lowest since 2016. With 11 blocks and 47 digs, Pitt forced 24 Wisconsin attack errors, effectively keeping the Badgers off-balance throughout the match.
The Panthers seized the lead early, jumping out to a 9-2 advantage and extending it to a 10-point margin. Olivia Babcock led the charge with 17 kills and a .361 hitting percentage, while Izzy Starck contributed 28 assists and 10 digs in her fourth straight double-double performance. Despite Wisconsin's brief 3-0 rally, Pitt maintained control, closing out the second set 25-21 and the third set 25-16.
This victory marked Pitt's third win over a ranked opponent this season, and their longest home winning streak in the nation.
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