PITTSBURGH, PA (KSNT) — The Jayhawks came up short in the season opener.
The No. 15 Kansas volleyball team couldn’t keep up with No. 4 Pittsburgh on Friday night, falling 3-1 (25-17, 14-25, 25-23, 25-20) in the Opening Spike Classic.
Pitt took the opening set 25-17 before the Jayhawks tied the game with a 25-14 win in set two. The Panthers responded with a 25-23 third-set win before taking set four, 25-20.
For the Jayhawks, Taylor Stanley had a team-high 15 kills in the loss. Kenzie Dean followed with 12.
Olivia Hasbrook had 12 digs to lead Kansas while Reese Messer provided a team-high 33 assists.
The Jayhawks will get another shot against a top-5 opponent on Sunday against No. 5 Stanford to close their opening weekend.
First serve set for 1:30 p.m.
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