No. 1 Pitt vs No. 3 Penn State Volleyball: Preview, How to Watch
Top-3 Volley Match Set for Sunday
The highly-anticipated top-three showdown between No. 1 Pitt and No. 3 Penn State volleyball is set for Sunday, October 16th. The match will be played at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
How to Watch
* **TV:** The match will be televised on ESPNU. * **Streaming:** The match can be streamed live on ESPN+. * **Radio:** The match can be heard on the Penn State Sports Network.
Preview
No. 1 Pitt enters the match with a 14-0 record, including a 6-0 mark in ACC play. The Panthers are led by senior outside hitter Kayla Lund, who leads the team with 3.60 kills per set. No. 3 Penn State enters the match with a 12-2 record, including a 4-1 mark in Big Ten play. The Nittany Lions are led by junior outside hitter Kaitlyn Hord, who leads the team with 4.00 kills per set. The match is expected to be a close one. Pitt has won the last two meetings between the two teams, but Penn State has a 10-5 record against Pitt in their all-time series.
Key Matchups
* **Kayla Lund (Pitt) vs. Kaitlyn Hord (Penn State):** The two outside hitters are the leaders of their respective teams. Lund is a more experienced player, but Hord has been more productive this season. * **Nika Markovic (Pitt) vs. Tori Gorrell (Penn State):** The two setters are responsible for distributing the ball to their hitters. Markovic is a more experienced setter, but Gorrell has been more efficient this season. * **Chinaza Ndee (Pitt) vs. Serena Gray (Penn State):** The two middle blockers are responsible for blocking the opposing hitters. Ndee is a more experienced blocker, but Gray has been more productive this season.
Prediction
Pitt is a slight favorite in the match, but Penn State is capable of pulling off the upset. The match is likely to be decided by which team can make the fewest mistakes.
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