In an intense battle on Thursday night, the No. 7 Oregon volleyball team managed to fend off a spirited comeback attempt by No. 8 Pittsburgh, clinching a thrilling five-set victory (26-24, 25-17, 18-25, 20-25, 15-13). While the Ducks initially held a 2-0 match lead before Pittsburgh fought back to force a decisive fifth set.
Morgan Lewis delivered a standout performance, notching a career-high 19 kills and matched her career-best with six blocks against the Panthers. Her contribution included three of the team’s final five points, including the decisive kill that sealed Oregon’s third ranked win of the season.