The Boilers (26-7) fought hard but could not slow down or keep up with a powerful Pitt offense losing 25-20, 28-30, 25-20, 25-15. The Elite Eight appearance caps off a record-setting season for Purdue.
Both offenses started fast in set one as the Panthers hit .571 outdoing Purdue’s .478 effort. Purdue led 14-12 after a 4-0 run. Then Pitt and Leketor Member-Meneh went on a roll as she put away four kills over a 6-1 run that Purdue never recovered from. Pitt was able to stay in system most of the set and their fast three hitter offense kept the Purdue block on their heels getting lots of 1-on-1 opportunities.