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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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...

The Pitt Panthers celebrate their win against Washington State in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Washington State, advances to Elite Eight

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2023

After Pitt volleyball lost graduate student right-side hitter Courtney Buzzerio to graduation last season, the Panthers knew they would struggle to fill the hole left by her departure. But luckily for...

Redshirt senior defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) guards a West Virginia player during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Column | Pitt athletes who excelled in their final year

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

As the semester winds down, many students anticipate the long-awaited break from campus and classes. But before that can happen, students must make one last push through the upcoming finals week. With...

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) and graduate student middle blocker Chiamaka Nwokolo (20) jump to block a ball during Friday night’s volleyball match against Coppin State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt volleyball prepares for Sweet Sixteen

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2023

No. 1 Pitt (27-4, ACC 16-2) volleyball has continued their winning ways and gets another weekend of NCAA Tournament play in Pittsburgh. The Panthers take on No. 4 Washington State (26-7, Pac-12 14-6) Thursday...

Junior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets up a spike for a teammate during Saturday night’s match against USC in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball shines in early postseason play but must play with confidence to return to the Final Four

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

No. 1 Pitt volleyball showed out in rounds one and two of the NCAA tournament. The Panthers beat Coppin State in a sweep and then USC 3-1. Their victories highlight the team’s potential in the tournament....

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) celebrates after Pitt scores against West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, WV Wednesday night.

Pitt basketball, led by Blake Hinson and the Oakland Zoo, defeat West Virginia 80-63 in the 2023 Backyard Brawl

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2023

In the 190th edition of the Backyard Brawl, Pitt men's basketball took over WVU Coliseum, sending Mountaineers fans home in defeat. The Panthers beat West Virginia 80-63, ending their two-game losing skid.  Senior...

Junior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets up a spike for a teammate during Saturday night’s match against USC in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Grading Pitt’s fall sports programs

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

The 2023 fall semester at Pitt is coming to a close, marking the time for final grades and exams, as well as the conclusion of the fall sports season.  As Pitt nears the end of the first semester of...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) screams after hitting a 3-pointer during this Sunday afternoons game against Clemson in the Petesen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt men’s basketball looks to get back on track against West Virginia in Backyard Brawl

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball (5-3, 0-1 ACC) needs a morale booster heading into its game against West Virginia (3-4, 0-0 Big 12) on Wednesday in this year’s edition of the Backyard Brawl. The Panthers are...

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