The 2016 volleyball regular season is in the home stretch, and the race for a berth in the Big East Tournament is as competitive as it gets. Only the top four teams in the conference will receive a spot in the Big East Tournament, which is to be held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Nov. 25 and 26.
The Pirates are one of six teams vying for the final two spots in the conference standings, with reigning champions Creighton, as well as Marquette, looking as if they will lock down the first and second spots, respectively. The Pirates have nine games left on their regular season slate, one against every other Big East squad.