University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Friday, March 27
12 PM
Pitt
at
Virginia
Pitt Travels to No. 18 Virginia, Friday Moved to Noon
3/26/2026 2:28:00 PM | Softball
Pitt Panthers (17-13, 4-5 ACC)
at #18 Virginia Cavaliers (28-3, 6-2 ACC)
Dates: March 27-29, 2026
Location: Palmer Park – Charlottesville, Va.
Watch: ACCNX
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
QUICK NOTES
- Due to expected weather, Friday's game has been moved up to a noon start. The rest of the series will be played as scheduled. All games will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.
- Pitt ranks second in the ACC and ninth in the NCAA in stolen bases, going 77-for-88 on attempts this season.
- The Panthers' 77 steals through 30 games are their most since 2011 (79). Pitt's program record of 117 stolen bases was set in 2007.
- Pitt is averaging 2.57 stolen bases per game, the fourth most in the NCAA.
- The Panthers' speed is highlighted by three players ranked in the ACC's top 5 for stolen bases: Ahmari Braden (2nd, 18-21), Tieley Vaughn (T-3rd, 15-16), and Alena Ball (T-3rd, 15-16).
- The Panthers are the only team with three players in the ACC top five in stolen bases.
- Pitt has claimed back-to-back conference series, getting two road wins at NC State (3/13-15) and winning their first homes series of the season against Boston College (3/20-22).
- The Panthers will meet the Cavaliers for the first time under Head Coach Jenny Allard, as Virginia holds an 18–10 all-time record against Pitt.
Players Mentioned
2025 Hall of Fame Class | Jessica Dignon
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