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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

Redshirt senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) spikes the ball during Saturday afternoons match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

No. 7 Pitt volleyball reverse sweeps No. 4 Louisville in front of record setting crowd

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

No. 7 Pitt volleyball (23-4, 14-2 ACC) kept its ACC regular season championship and top-four seed in the NCAA tournament hopes alive as the Panthers defeated No. 4 Louisville (23-4, 14-3 ACC) in an epic...

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

Photos: No. 7 Pitt volleyball defeats No. 4 Louisville 3-2

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer November 18, 2023

Pitt women's volleyball defeated the Louisville Cardinals in reverse sweep comeback after falling 0-2 in the early sets. The highly anticipated match between No. 7 Pitt and No. 4 Louisville was complete...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) catches a pass during Saturdays game against WVU in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Duquesne in close city match, 56-55

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

Pitt women’s basketball (1-3, 0-0 ACC) faced Duquesne (3-1, 0-0 A-10) Saturday afternoon at UPMC Cooper Field House in the 41st edition of the City Game. The Panthers won the last two games against Duquesne,...

Pitt players celebrate from the bench during Friday nights game against Jacksonville in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball dominates Jacksonville 107-56

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer November 18, 2023

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins 107-56 this Friday at the Petersen Events Center.

A play during the match against JMU at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Thursday night.

Pitt men’s soccer falls to James Madison 3-2 in NCAA Tournament first round

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

The air was filled with disappointment as the Pitt men’s soccer team fell to James Madison, 3-2 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field. The Panthers were...

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

Feature | First-year phenoms: The rise of Pitt volleyball’s dynamic duo of Olivia Babcock and Torrey Stafford

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

Pitt volleyball first-years Olivia Babcock and Torrey Stafford have established their spots as Pitt starters and ACC powerhouses. The pair all but rotate ACC Freshman of the Week this season, with Babcock...

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

Preview | Pitt volleyball looks to make history in pivotal matchup against No. 4 Louisville

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

No. 7 Pitt (22-4, 13-2 ACC) will try to break a Panther volleyball attendance record on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Petersen Events Center when it faces off against ACC foe No. 4 Louisville (23-3, 14-2 ACC)...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Nate Yarnell (19) runs with the ball during the game against Boston College in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night.

Nate Yarnell and Rodney Hammond lead Pitt over Boston College on Senior Night

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor November 17, 2023

Pitt football hasn’t had the best luck at the quarterback position this season. Between redshirt senior Phil Jurkovec and redshirt sophomore Christain Veilleux, the Panthers have struggled to find their...

Redshirt senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) spikes the ball during the game against Wake Forest in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Column | Pitt volleyball starters as Panther football players

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 16, 2023
To a casual viewer, Pitt volleyball and Pitt football may not have much in common. But the two programs are actually more similar than one may think. Staff writer Matthew Scabilloni compares some Panthers volleyball starters to Pitt football players. 
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