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The gist
Pitt ranked No. 2 in AVCA Top 25 poll after 4-0 start.
Top-25 clashes and coaching moves mark early college volleyball season.
Background
The 2026 NCAA women's volleyball season opened with several top-25 matchups and notable results. Pitt swept No. 6 Wisconsin and No. 15 Kansas to start 4-0, earning a No. 2 ranking. Creighton beat USC in four sets, while UNI fell short at Iowa State. North Carolina elevated Rachel Ferguson to associate head coach.
How it unfolded
- Aug 28, 2026Pitt beat No. 15 Kansas for 52nd straight home victory; Creighton opened season with win over No. 9 Purdue.
- Aug 30, 2026No. 4 Pitt swept No. 6 Wisconsin to move to 4-0; Creighton earned four-set win over No. 20 USC; UNI fell short at Iowa State.
- Sep 1, 2026Pitt ranked No. 2 in latest AVCA Top 25 poll; North Carolina announced Rachel Ferguson as associate head coach.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Pitt athletics highlighted the team's undefeated start and upcoming road tests at BYU, Utah, and Tennessee.
- Analysts
- NCAA.com noted Pitt rose to No. 1 in its Power 10 rankings, while Texas dropped.