The Pitt volleyball team has had a tough go of things early on this year. Coming into this weekend, three of the Panthers' first eight opponents were ranked in the Top 25 (and two were in the top ten). Pitt couldn't really contend with the first two, No. 3 Washington and No. 9 Creighton, but did give No. 25 Iowa State a run, losing in five sets. The Panthers also dropped a disappointing match to a solid Western Kentucky team, that is 13-2 on the year.
Pitt hasn't been terrible, mind you, as they had picked up four wins as well, including one against Dayton, who was ranked last year when the Panthers defeated them in the NCAA Tournament.