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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Junior center Federiko Federiko (33) competes for a loose ball during Tuesday night’s game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center.

Filipowski, Blue Devils pummel Panthers 75-53

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor January 10, 2024

Duke last played at the Petersen Events Center on Mar. 1, 2022. On that day, the Blue Devils pummeled the Panthers 86-56 in a game that marked a new era for both programs.  For Duke, the game was the...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) attempts to shoot the ball during Pitt mens basketballs game against Canisius on Saturday Dec 9, 2023.

Sports news students may have missed over winter break

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor January 10, 2024

Many students may feel disconnected from Pitt athletics after coming back to campus following winter break. Between spending time with family and trying to survive nearly a month in their hometowns, many...

Dukes Dariq Whitehead (0) handles the ball as Pittsburghs Nike Sibande (22) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Preview | Panthers host No. 11 Duke in inaugural Hoops4ALS game

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor January 9, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball takes on ACC rival No. 11 Duke on Tuesday night in a game that is important for both teams for multiple reasons. The contest marks the inaugural Hoops4ALS game. The two programs...

Nebraskas Merritt Beason (13) scores past Pittsburghs Torrey Stafford (4) and Emma Monks (9) during a semifinal match in the NCAA Division I womens college volleyball tournament Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Tampa, Fl.

Pitt volleyball falls to Nebraska in Final Four

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 14, 2023

Defense wins championships, and that was extremely evident in Tampa, Florida, for Pitt volleyball’s Final Four matchup against Nebraska. “There [was] some ugly volleyball,” Nebraska head coach...

Pitt volleyball cheers following a point in the Fitzgerald Field House during their game against Louisville on Saturday.

Feature | Pitt volleyball finds ways to improve in 2023

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 14, 2023

This season, Pitt volleyball head coach Dan Fisher brought in a roster that is full of first-years, transfers and veterans to replace the program’s 2022 Final Four team in hopes of winning the Panthers'...

Pitt volleyball in the Fitzgerald Field House during their game against Louisville on Saturday.

Preview | Pitt volleyball looks to qualify for its first-ever National Title game by taking down Nebraska on Thursday

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 13, 2023

The Final Four has become a yearly destination for head coach Dan Fisher’s Pitt volleyball program, as they are playing in their third straight National Semifinal. The Panthers will take the court on...

First-year opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) serves the ball in front of a record-setting crowd during Saturday afternoons match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

Five Pitt volleyball players earn All-American honors, Olivia Babcock wins Freshman of the Year

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor December 13, 2023

With the NCAA Final Four on the horizon, Pitt volleyball received some morale-boosting news on Wednesday, as the AVCA bestowed five Panthers with All-American honors. First-year right-side hitter Olivia...

Redshirt senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2)  celebrates with teammates following their win against Louisville in the Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday.

Photos: Pitt volleyball reverse sweeps Louisville in NCAA Tournament

By Hannah Levine, Staff Photographer December 10, 2023

Pitt volleyball beat Louisville 3-2 in the Elite Eight match of the NCAA tournament to advance to the national semifinals. The match was hosted at the Fitzgerald Field House in Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon.

Pitt volleyball in the Fitzgerald Field House during their game against Louisville on Saturday.

Pitt volleyball completes the reverse sweep, advances to Final Four

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 9, 2023

Last season, the Panthers fell to ACC rival Louisville in heartbreaking fashion in the Final Four.  And nothing in sports feels better than sweet, sweet, revenge. And Pitt volleyball achieved that...

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