University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Markovic, Pickett Earn First National Bank Weekly Honors
11/28/2017 1:42:00 PM | Football, General, Volleyball
Sophomore Leads Volleyball to First ACC Championship, Freshman QB Instrumental in Football Upset
PITTSBURGH – University of Pittsburgh student-athletes Nika Markovic and Kenny Pickett were named First National Bank Student-Athletes of the Week, announced Tuesday.
Markovic, a sophomore, was named ACC Volleyball Player of the Week after having a standout showing against Virginia Tech and Virginia, leading Pitt to a share of the 2017 ACC volleyball title. She was outstanding offensively, tallying 5.00 kills per set after putting away 30 kills in 62 attempts. Markovic hit at a .403 clip on the weekend after seeing most of the balls coming her way. She committed just five errors. Markovic also tallied 16 digs (2.67/set) and four blocks defensively. The Braslovce, Slovenia, native began the weekend by hitting at a team-leading .419 clip with 20 kills against the Hokies. She also added six digs. Against the Cavaliers, Markovic posted her 24th game of double-digit kills and earned a double-double, as she tallied 10 kills, while also putting up 10 digs and three blocks.
In the first start of his college career, Pickett, a freshman, accounted for three touchdowns (two rushing and one passing) in Pitt's 24-14 win over No. 2 Miami Friday, snapping the Hurricanes' then-longest active win streak in the nation (15 games). Pickett became the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Pitt since Pat Bostick in 2007. He completed 18-of-29 passes (62 percent) for 193 yards with zero interceptions and was Pitt's second-leading rusher with 60 yards on 13 carries (4.6 avg.). The Oakhurst, N.J., native was named the ACC's Rookie of the Week for his efforts.
Pitt volleyball will open the 2017 NCAA Tournament against VCU in State College, Pa., Friday, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m. The Panthers' match will take place in Rec Hall on Penn State's campus. Fans can purchase tickets online here, by calling 1-800 -NITTANY or by visiting the Athletics Ticket Office in the Bryce Jordan Center from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Markovic, a sophomore, was named ACC Volleyball Player of the Week after having a standout showing against Virginia Tech and Virginia, leading Pitt to a share of the 2017 ACC volleyball title. She was outstanding offensively, tallying 5.00 kills per set after putting away 30 kills in 62 attempts. Markovic hit at a .403 clip on the weekend after seeing most of the balls coming her way. She committed just five errors. Markovic also tallied 16 digs (2.67/set) and four blocks defensively. The Braslovce, Slovenia, native began the weekend by hitting at a team-leading .419 clip with 20 kills against the Hokies. She also added six digs. Against the Cavaliers, Markovic posted her 24th game of double-digit kills and earned a double-double, as she tallied 10 kills, while also putting up 10 digs and three blocks.
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— Pitt Athletics (@Pitt_ATHLETICS) November 25, 2017
In the first start of his college career, Pickett, a freshman, accounted for three touchdowns (two rushing and one passing) in Pitt's 24-14 win over No. 2 Miami Friday, snapping the Hurricanes' then-longest active win streak in the nation (15 games). Pickett became the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Pitt since Pat Bostick in 2007. He completed 18-of-29 passes (62 percent) for 193 yards with zero interceptions and was Pitt's second-leading rusher with 60 yards on 13 carries (4.6 avg.). The Oakhurst, N.J., native was named the ACC's Rookie of the Week for his efforts.
After a memorable first collegiate start, Pitt QB Kenny Pickett is the ACC Rookie of the Week! #H2P pic.twitter.com/o0g3u4kaYM
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) November 28, 2017
Pitt volleyball will open the 2017 NCAA Tournament against VCU in State College, Pa., Friday, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m. The Panthers' match will take place in Rec Hall on Penn State's campus. Fans can purchase tickets online here, by calling 1-800 -NITTANY or by visiting the Athletics Ticket Office in the Bryce Jordan Center from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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