Pilkey was named the MVP at the William Smith Heron Invitational after leading Cortland to a 3-0 record and the tournament title. She finished the weekend with 37 kills (3.1 per set) and 45 digs (3.8 per set) and averaged 3.5 points per set. Pilkey opened the weekend with 11 kills and 20 digs in a five-set win over William Smith. She posted 12 kills and 15 digs in a four-set win over Stevens Institute on Saturday, followed by 14 kills, 10 digs and three aces in a sweep of St. John Fisher. Five of her kills vs. St. John Fisher fought off set points in the second set.