Pitt women's volleyball defeats Oklahoma to reach Sweet 16 for fifth straight year

The Pitt women's volleyball team defeated eighth-seeded Oklahoma 3-0 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, winning 28-26, 25-21, 25-19. This victory marks Pitt's fifth consecutive advancement to the Sweet 16. Pitt faced challenges in the opening set, fighting off multiple set points before securing the win. The Panthers gained momentum in the second set, pulling ahead after a 13-13 tie. Pitt will host Oregon in the next round on Thursday. The Panthers previously defeated the Ducks in August. Babcock led Pitt with 13 kills, while Oklahoma's Shelton and Geissberger each had 12 kills.