Bre Kelley Dominates: ACC's Best Defender

Bre Kelley just flipped the script in the ACC. Her defensive prowess? Next level.

Kelley Owns the Net

Bre Kelley was a wall last week, earning her first ACC Defensive Player of the Week honor. She anchored the Pitt Panthers through three big wins, including a 3-0 sweep over No. 7 Arizona State. Her numbers? Insane. Averaging 2.10 blocks per set and 1.90 kills per set while hitting .429. That's big time.

Against Arizona State, Kelley was a nightmare at the net, putting up a match-high seven blocks and adding four kills. The Sun Devils had no answer for her dominance. And just like that, Pitt handled business with a clean sweep.

The Pepperdine and Jacksonville Takeover

Kelley didn’t stop there. In the sweep over Pepperdine, she contributed six kills and another match-high five blocks, hitting .417. She capped off the weekend with a performance that was just disrespectful, nine blocks and nine kills against Jacksonville while hitting a scorching .615.

Next Up: Top 10 Showdown

The Panthers, now ranked No. 7, head to Fort Worth for a clash with No. 3 Kentucky on Wednesday night. It's not just another game; it's a 2024 NCAA Regional Final rematch. You could feel it coming. This matchup is set to test Kelley and the Panthers in a way they haven't been yet this season.

Kelley’s defensive show is only the beginning. If her net play continues, Pitt could be looking at a deep tournament run.

Watch out, Kentucky. Bre Kelley is coming.

Source: pittsburghpanthers.com