Fast Start Not Enough as NC State Drops Home Match to #2 Pitt

Sunday, November 1

1PM

NC State

13-10,4-8ACC

#2 Pitt

21-1,11-1ACC

Team	1	2	3	Final F
Pittsburgh	25	25	25	3
NC State	20	20	13	0

11/1/2026 3:50:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State volleyball team started fast but came up short , 0-3, against second-ranked Pitt Sunday afternoon at Reynolds Coliseum.

The Pack moves to 13-9 on the season and 4-8 in conference action.

Set-By-Set Summary
One: NC State dropped a competitive opening set 25-20 despite a dominant individual frame from Britni Silver, who put down nine kills. The Wolfpack rallied from an early multi-point deficit to even the score at 18-18 following an offensive surge set up by setter Eva Long. However, Pittsburgh closed on a 7-2 run to take the set, 25-20.
Two: The Wolfpack stormed out to a fast 5-0 lead to start the second frame behind an ace from Kate Kilpatrick and early kills by Talia Francom and Silver. Silver continued to pace the offense with seven kills in the set, helping NC State fight back late to trim the Panthers' lead to one (20-19). Pittsburgh held off the rally with a closing run, taking the set 25-20.
Three: NC State fell 25-13 in the third set as offensive struggles limited the Wolfpack. Middle blocker Sophia Groom notched two kills in the set, but NC State's nine attack errors allowed Pittsburgh to stretch out a comfortable lead. The Panthers secured the final points to finalize the set, 25-13 and wrap up the 3-0 sweep over the Pack.

Match Notes

Senior Kate Kilpatrick wore the libero jersey for the third time this season and made her second start in the role.
The Pack opened set two with a 5-0 scoring run, led by Kilpatrick behind the service line.
NC State held reigning AVCA player of the year, Olivia Babcock, to less than 15 kills, becoming just the seventh opponent to do so this season.

Stat Leaders
Kills: Britni Silver (18)
Assists: Eva Long (30)
Blocks: Talia Francom (4.0)
Digs: Kate Kilpatrick (12)
Aces: Kate Kilpatrick (1), Jordan Smith (1)

Next Up
The Pack will hit the road to take on Georgia Tech and Clemson. NC State will begin the road trip in Atlanta as it takes on the Yellow Jackets on Friday, November 6 at 7pm. The match will be streamed on ACCNX.