The University of Pittsburgh's women's volleyball team secured their spot in the NCAA Elite Eight for the fourth consecutive season by sweeping Washington State 3-0.
The top-seeded Panthers, led by head coach Dan Fisher, demonstrated their dominance on Thursday with standout plays from Olivia Babcock's 15 kills, Torrey Stafford's 10 contributions, and Rachel Fairbanks' 31-point assists, all in front of an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd.
With a season record of 28 wins and only 4 losses, Fisher, who has guided the team to five ACC championships in a seven-year span, expressed confidence in this year's squad. The Panthers went on to win a crucial matchup, 3-2, against rival No. 2 seed team, Louisville, on their home court on Saturday afternoon.
The stakes are high for Pitt, as they aim to avenge last year's 3-2 loss to Louisville in the Final Four. The winner will advance to the National Semifinals in Tampa next week.
