PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Sept. 15) — The No. 7 Oregon Ducks women’s college volleyball pulled off a stunning road win against the No. 8 Pittsburgh Panthers on Thursday night, snapping Pitt’s 14-match home winning streak and marking their third-ranked win of the season. Box Score
The Ducks triumphed in a five-set thriller in front of nearly 2,200 fans at Fitzgerald Field House. Read more: [Video] College volleyball score: No. 2 Louisville sweeps aside No. 21 Kentucky, 3-0
Oregon Ducks Soar High, Panthers Claw Back
Oregon took an early 2-0 match lead, but Pittsburgh fought back to force a fifth set. Morgan Lewis was the star for Oregon, recording a career-high 19 kills and tying her career-high with six blocks. Mimi Colyer matched Lewis with 19 kills and set a new career high with six aces.
Oregon vs Pitt Volleyball Score – Key Contributions and Stats
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 26 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 15 | (3) |
| Pittsburgh | 24 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 13 | (2) |
Hannah Pukis had 45 assists and a team-high 20 digs, recording her fifth double-double of the season. Libero Georgia Murphy also notched a double-double with 13 digs and 10 assists.
Collectively, Oregon had a season-high 14.0 team blocks, surpassing its previous best of 13.
Decisive Moments
In the fifth set, Pittsburgh initially led by winning three of the first four points. However, Oregon took its first lead at 6-5 and never looked back. After a series of lead changes and a successful challenge by head coach Matt Ulmer, Oregon sealed the win with a final kill by Lewis.
Upcoming Matches
Oregon will continue its final weekend of non-conference play against James Madison on Friday afternoon. The first serve is scheduled for 2 p.m. (PT).