Wednesday, November 23
Pittsburgh, Pa.
7:00 PM
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Virginia Tech
(12-18, 7-12ACC)
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Virginia Tech
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Pitt
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Panthers Sweep Virginia Tech on Senior Night
11/23/2016 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh volleyball team earned its third straight win after sweeping Virginia Tech, Friday evening at the Fitzgerald Field House, marking its second victory over the Hokies this season.
Following a pregame celebration of the Panthers' two seniors, Maria Genitsaridi and Jenna Potts, Pitt [23-8, 14-5 ACC] defeated the Hokies [12-18, 7-12 ACC] in three sets 25-23, 25-18 and 25-19.
As a team, the Panthers posted better numbers than Virginia Tech in kills (47/38), assists (43/35), aces (7/1), digs (40/38) and total team blocks (8/6). Pitt also hit .308 on the night, while holding the Hokies to a .227 clip.
Offensively, the Panthers were led by redshirt freshman Stephanie Williams, who recorded her 23rd match with double-digit kills with 15 tonight. The Eastlake, Ohio, native concluded the match with a .444 hitting percentage and just three errors.
Potts was Pitt's most consistent hitter of the evening, registering a .462 average after putting away seven of her 13 attempts. She committed just a single error. Potts also led the home team with four blocks.
Sophomore setter Kamalani Akeo set up the Panthers' offensive success, tallying 35 assists on the evening. She also led Pitt in digs, in addition to freshman Nika Markovic, who both earned 11 digs on the evening. Akeo was the lone Panther to record a double-double.
Pitt served up seven aces against the Hokies, three of which were tallied by Markovic.
Set One: Pitt 25, Virginia Tech 23
In the opening set, a late offensive push by the Panthers led the home team to a 25-23 win over the Hokies.
Pitt and Virginia Tech battled for a lead in the opening points but it was the Hokies got out in front first 5-2. However, the Panthers answered and moved ahead 7-5 thanks to five straight points.
A four-point run by Virginia Tech put the Hokies back in control 10-8 and the opposing team remained ahead, 20-17, in the set.
A late offensive power surge by Pitt, including three straight kills, tied the set at 20 all. The Panthers attack continued to work and gave the home team a 23-22 lead.
Genitsaridi aced for the next point, setting up Pitt with set point. The Panthers sealed the win with a final kill by Markovic.
Set Two: Pitt 25, Virginia Tech 18
Pitt went up 2-0 in the match following a 25-18 victory against Virginia Tech in the second set.
The Panthers opened with a dominating performance, using a five-point run to take a 10-3 lead. During that run, Pitt put together two kills, two block assists and an ace.
The Panthers remained out in front, holding at slight lead over the Hokies through the midpoint of the set, though Pitt called a late timeout as Virginia Tech scored two straight to pull within three, 20-17.
The Panthers returned to the court and outscored the Hokies 5-1 to end the set.
Set Three: Pitt 25, Virginia Tech 19
Pitt earned its 14th sweep of the season after defeating Virginia Tech 25-19 in set three.
The Panthers jumped out in front right away, 12-8, forcing the Hokies to take their first timeout. Just points later, Virginia Tech called a second one, trying to slow Pitt who led by five, 16-11.
The Hokies were able to cut the Panthers' lead to three, though that was the closest they would come to catching Pitt in the final set.
Up Next
In its final match of the regular season, Pitt will take on Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m.
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Following a pregame celebration of the Panthers' two seniors, Maria Genitsaridi and Jenna Potts, Pitt [23-8, 14-5 ACC] defeated the Hokies [12-18, 7-12 ACC] in three sets 25-23, 25-18 and 25-19.
As a team, the Panthers posted better numbers than Virginia Tech in kills (47/38), assists (43/35), aces (7/1), digs (40/38) and total team blocks (8/6). Pitt also hit .308 on the night, while holding the Hokies to a .227 clip.
Offensively, the Panthers were led by redshirt freshman Stephanie Williams, who recorded her 23rd match with double-digit kills with 15 tonight. The Eastlake, Ohio, native concluded the match with a .444 hitting percentage and just three errors.
Potts was Pitt's most consistent hitter of the evening, registering a .462 average after putting away seven of her 13 attempts. She committed just a single error. Potts also led the home team with four blocks.
Sophomore setter Kamalani Akeo set up the Panthers' offensive success, tallying 35 assists on the evening. She also led Pitt in digs, in addition to freshman Nika Markovic, who both earned 11 digs on the evening. Akeo was the lone Panther to record a double-double.
Pitt served up seven aces against the Hokies, three of which were tallied by Markovic.
Set One: Pitt 25, Virginia Tech 23
In the opening set, a late offensive push by the Panthers led the home team to a 25-23 win over the Hokies.
Pitt and Virginia Tech battled for a lead in the opening points but it was the Hokies got out in front first 5-2. However, the Panthers answered and moved ahead 7-5 thanks to five straight points.
A four-point run by Virginia Tech put the Hokies back in control 10-8 and the opposing team remained ahead, 20-17, in the set.
A late offensive power surge by Pitt, including three straight kills, tied the set at 20 all. The Panthers attack continued to work and gave the home team a 23-22 lead.
Genitsaridi aced for the next point, setting up Pitt with set point. The Panthers sealed the win with a final kill by Markovic.
Set Two: Pitt 25, Virginia Tech 18
Pitt went up 2-0 in the match following a 25-18 victory against Virginia Tech in the second set.
The Panthers opened with a dominating performance, using a five-point run to take a 10-3 lead. During that run, Pitt put together two kills, two block assists and an ace.
The Panthers remained out in front, holding at slight lead over the Hokies through the midpoint of the set, though Pitt called a late timeout as Virginia Tech scored two straight to pull within three, 20-17.
The Panthers returned to the court and outscored the Hokies 5-1 to end the set.
Set Three: Pitt 25, Virginia Tech 19
Pitt earned its 14th sweep of the season after defeating Virginia Tech 25-19 in set three.
The Panthers jumped out in front right away, 12-8, forcing the Hokies to take their first timeout. Just points later, Virginia Tech called a second one, trying to slow Pitt who led by five, 16-11.
The Hokies were able to cut the Panthers' lead to three, though that was the closest they would come to catching Pitt in the final set.
Up Next
In its final match of the regular season, Pitt will take on Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m.
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Team Stats
VT
UP
Kills
38
47
Errors
16
14
Attempts
97
107
Hitting %
.227
.308
Points
45.0
62.0
Assists
35
43
Aces
1
7
Blocks
6.0
8.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
9
Aces
3
Blocks
3
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Players Mentioned
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/ Volleyball
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