The 2024 NCAA DI women’s volleyball regionals are here, with 16 teams battling for spots in the national semifinals. Let’s break down each regional semifinal matchup, drawing from NCAA Digital’s Michaela Chester and her insights and additional notes.
Pittsburgh Regional
Pitt vs. Oregon
Top-seeded Pittsburgh faces Oregon in what promises to be an exciting rematch. The two teams opened their 2024 seasons against each other, with Pitt sweeping Oregon in Eugene. While Pitt has remained dominant throughout the season, dropping only 12 sets in 32 matches, Oregon has shown significant improvement, overcoming early roster turnover and injuries. The Ducks swept High Point and defeated No. 20 TCU to reach their third consecutive Sweet 16. Pitt’s Olivia Babcock, the AVCA East Coast Region Player of the Year, leads the offense with 461 kills, while Rachel Fairbanks averages 10.56 assists per set, posting a nation-best .336 team-hitting percentage. Onye Ofoegbu’s presence in the middle with 1.35 blocks per set will be key in countering Pitt’s offensive firepower. Oregon also boasts one of the best blocking units nationally,…
