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Pitt volleyball upsets No. 3 Minnesota to reach Elite Eight in NCAA Tournament

The Pitt volleyball team pulled off the shocker of the NCAA Tournament with a thrilling five-set win over Minnesota on Sunday. The victory continues the team’s deepest march into the NCAA Tournament as they’ve reached the Elite Eight. Pitt will now face either Louisville or Washington for a trip to the Final Four.

Things started slowly for the Panthers who dropped the first set, 25-21 before rallying for a 25-23 win in Set 2. The Panthers got off to a dismal start in Set 3 before falling, 25-20 and then came back for a 25-21 win in Set 4.