05-05-2026, 02:02 PM
(05-05-2026, 01:50 PM)BobK Wrote: It’s Stanford playing in a tournament at Pitt same time as this event ?
yes, the Spike Classic
Quote:The Opening Spike Classic, a two-day women's college volleyball event, will return for a second year during Week One of the 2026 season and feature matchups between four of the nation's premier programs: the University of Kansas, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), Stanford University, and the University of Wisconsin.
Hosted at Pitt and televised nationally on ESPN, the Opening Spike Classic is organized by Playfly Sports, the sports industry's leading revenue maximization company. The event is being produced in collaboration with JMI Sports, leading media rights company and the exclusive multimedia rights holder for Pitt Athletics.
The two-day event will host four elite matchups, with Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) schools serving as the home team:
Friday, August 28, 2026: Kansas vs. Pitt, Wisconsin vs. Stanford
Sunday, August 30, 2026: Kansas vs. Stanford, Wisconsin vs. Pitt
https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2025...ic-in-2026
Eric
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