No. 4 Pitt sweeps No. 6 Wisconsin in volleyball at Petersen Events Center

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

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The No. 4 Pitt women's volleyball team improved to 4-0 on the season by sweeping No. 6 Wisconsin in three sets Sunday at the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers claimed the match with scores of 25-13, 25-21, and 25-16. Pitt’s defense limited the Badgers to a.079 hitting percentage and recorded 11 blocks throughout the match. Olivia Babcock led the Panthers with 17 kills, while setter Izzy Starck contributed 28 assists and 10 digs. This result marks the Panthers' third victory over a ranked opponent this season and extends the program's home winning streak to 53 matches. Pitt travels to play at No. 24 Brigham Young on Friday followed by a match at Utah on Sunday.

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  • Pitt defeated Wisconsin 25-13, 25-21, 25-16 in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
  • Olivia Babcock recorded 17 kills and a.361 hitting percentage.
  • The victory extends the Panthers' home winning streak to 53 consecutive matches.
  • Pitt faces No. 24 Brigham Young on Friday and Utah on Sunday.
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PITTSBURGH – The No. 4 Pitt women's volleyball team improved to 4-0 on the season by routing No. 6 Wisconsin (1-3) 25-13, 25-21, 25-16 Sunday. The victory was the Panthers' third over a ranked opponent this season and extended their home win streak to a nation's best 53 straight matches. Pitt's defense was stifling, holding Wisconsin to an .079 hitting percentage. That is the lowest a Badger ...

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