Pitt volleyball sweeps Syracuse, claims share of ACC championship

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor

November 25, 2023

First-year Olivia Babcock (5) serves during a match against Georgia Tech at the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 6.

Pitt volleyball (25-4, 16-2 ACC) swept Syracuse (2-26, 0-18 ACC) on the road to claim a share of the 2023 ACC championship with Florida State. This marks their second consecutive ACC championship, and their fifth in the last seven years.

The Panthers dominated the Orange throughout, out-killing them 42-7. At the service line, the Panthers recorded seven aces to the Orange’s zero.

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford and first-year right-side hitter Olivia Babcock led the Panthers in kills with nine each. Babcock added five aces.

The Panthers won set one 25-8, set two 25-12 and set three 25-13.

The Panthers head into the postseason as No. 3 in the country, and rolling off of another dominant season.Pitt volleyball finished their dominant regular season by defeating Syracuse on the road. The win earned the Panthers a share of the 2023 ACC championship — their second consecutive and their fifth in seven years.

About the Contributor

Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor

Jermaine Sykes is the Assistant Sports Editor for The Pitt News. He is a part of the College of Business and Administration class of 2024 and is double majoring in Marketing and Human Resources Management. He is also pursuing a Sports Management certificate and an Economics minor. He has written over 90 articles as a member of the sports staff.