No. 1 Pitt Panthers prepare to clash with Cavaliers and Hokies

The No. 1 Panthers, who have a record of 19-1 and 9-1 in the ACC, face Virginia (17-4, 7-3 ACC) and Virginia Tech (7-13, 1-9 ACC) this weekend ). . Pitt leads the series against Virginia 18-3 and is looking for its 12th straight win against Virginia. Last season they defeated the Cavaliers in straight sets, with Olivia Babcock and Torrey Stafford playing key roles. On Sunday they will look to extend their lead against Virginia Tech after also winning their last game against them last year. Key player Valeria Vazquez Gomez is just two kills away from her 1,000th career milestone.

Through the numbers

• Pitt holds a series record of 18-3 against Virginia and has won 11 straight games.
• Valeria Vazquez Gomez needs 2 kills and 50 digs to become the eighth player in program history to reach 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs.

state of affairs

• Pitt is ranked No. 1 and has a current record of 19-1 overall and 9-1 in the ACC.
• The Panthers recently defeated No. 4 Louisville and Notre Dame, showcasing their strong performance under Rachel Fairbanks, who earned her third ACC co-setter of the week honors this season.

What's next?

Looking forward, the Panthers will continue to build on their momentum from recent wins and hope to solidify their top spot in the ACC. Sustaining strong performances from key players like Babcock and Stafford will be crucial heading into the postseason.

Conclusion

The Panthers are well-positioned to extend their dominance in the ACC. With a mix of experienced leaders and emerging talent, they have both conference and national championships in their sights in the final weeks of the season.