It’s an ACC showdown in the NCAA volleyball tournament semifinals. Pitt will face Louisville on Thursday with a spot in the championship on the line.
The Panthers — the ACC regular season champions — are the favorites, earning the No. 1 overall seed after a nearly perfect season. But they’ve never made it to the championship. Is their fourth Final Four the charm?
Meanwhile, the Cardinals are playing for their second national title appearance in three seasons, and there’s no better time to make history than in their hometown. They flew through the first four rounds of the tournament, getting better with each play, but the semifinals will be an uphill battle.
In their two meetings this season, Pitt got the upper hand over Louisville both times, first in a five-set thriller, then in a four-set victory on the road. There’s no doubt the Card will enter this rivalry matchup with a chip on their shoulder.
It’s a battle of Olivia Babcock and Rachel Fairbanks against Anna DeBeer and Elena Scott. The winner survives another day and will compete for the program’s first national title.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates in the NCAA volleyball tournament semifinal game between Pitt and Louisville.
