Pitt’s 12th-ranked volleyball team was shocked in an exhibition this season by Dayton but in playing their first regular season matches, they looked every bit as good as advertised.
The Panthers first knocked off Cleveland State on Friday afternoon, winning 3-0. They then took care of Cincinnati by the same score that evening and again won 3-0 against South Carolina on Saturday. On the weekend, the Panthers did not drop a set and dominated the competition.
From a roster standpoint, true freshman Lexis Akeo looks to have solid control of the starting setter job after the injury to Kylee Levers.