University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Pitt Hosts Penn State in Midweek Matchup
3/30/2026 4:32:00 PM | Softball
Pitt Panthers (17-16, 4-8 ACC)
vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (23-11, 5-5 Big Ten)
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Location: Vartabedian Field – Pittsburgh, Pa.
Watch: ACC Network
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
QUICK NOTES
- Pitt and Penn State met earlier this season at the Houston Invitational, where the Nittany Lions earned an 11-2 run-rule victory in five innings.
- The last two meetings between the programs have resulted in split run-rule decisions, with Pitt securing a 16-8 win in six innings last season in Happy Valley before Penn State claimed a run-rule victory earlier this year.
- Penn State holds a 20-9 advantage in the all-time series, including a 10-3 mark in Pittsburgh. The Nittany Lions will make their first trip to Pittsburgh since the 2022 season.
- Pitt ranks second in the ACC, behind Louisville, in stolen bases, going 78-for-90 on attempts this season. The Panthers' 78 steals through 33 games are their most since 2011 (79). Pitt's program record of 117 stolen bases was set in 2007.
- Pitt is averaging 2.36 stolen bases per game, tied for 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).
Players Mentioned
2025 Hall of Fame Class | Jessica Dignon
Saturday, September 27
Highlights | Pitt vs. Virginia Tech
Friday, April 18
Highlights | Pitt at Penn State
Tuesday, April 15
Highlights | Pitt vs. Duke
Saturday, April 12