Sept. 2, 2006
Box Score
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Pitt volleyball team continued its winning streak today with a victory over Northeastern to clinch its second tournament title of the year. The Panthers (7-0, 0-0 Big East) defeated the Huskies (2-4), 3-0. Pitt had its second tournament MVP of the season with outside hitter Diana Andreyko. Sophomore Stephanie Ross was additionally named to the all-tournament team.
"The team played very solid volleyball for three matches and maintained a good degree of focus throughout," said Head Coach Chris Beerman. "There was a good team effort this weekend, and we look forward to playing Duquesne on Tuesday".
Ross (Dayton, Ohio/Chaminade-Julienne) led the team with 17 kills and a .389 hitting percentage. She ranks second on the team with a 3.55 kills per game average. Andreyko (Pittsburgh, Pa./Baldwin) recorded 15 kills for a .243 hitting percentage. Azadeh Boroumand (Red Deer, Alberta/Thurber) recorded the team's only double-double of the match with 35 assists and 12 digs.
The Pitt freshmen continued to provide a strong defense for the Panthers. Both Meagan Dooley (West Chester, Ohio/Lakota West) and Kim Kern (Bradenton, Fla./Manatee) averaged two blocks per game.
Pitt held the Huskies to only 20 points in the first game. The Panthers took the second game, 30-23, and closed out the win at 30-27.
The Panthers will open their home season against Duquesne on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. Pitt will then play host to the Pitt Invitational from Friday through Saturday.
Rhode Island Invitational
All-Tournament Team:
Diana Andreyko (MVP) - Pitt
Stephanie Ross - Pitt
Leslie Wiekamp - Rhode Island
Colleen Dryja - Akron
Ashley Reeves - Northeastern
Whitney Turner - Northeastern
NOTES - The last time the Panthers started a season undefeated with seven wins was in 1987 under Head Coach Sue Woodstra. Pitt had eight games that year before losing their ninth game to
Purdue that year. The Panthers' longest winning streak beginning with the season opener was in 1975, when Pitt recorded 13 wins.
