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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

Sophomore outside hitter Blaire Bayless (8) high-fives her teammates at the volleyball match against East Carolina in the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

“Natural leader”: Blaire Bayless looks to showcase loyalty and talent in 2025

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2025

Blaire Bayless has always shown loyalty. It’s a trait about her that has never been questioned. Whoever Bayless is with, that’s who she stands beside to this day.  She has stayed in the same friend...

Head coach Dan Fisher speaks to the Pitt volleyball team after their match Fitzgerald Field House.

What are Pitt volleyball’s plans at outside hitter?

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2025

Pitt volleyball has had a very hectic offseason — there is no secret about it. It especially had a wild offseason at the outside hitter position.  The team knew it was losing Valeria Vazquez Gomez...

Redshirt first-year Shadarian Harrison (21) interferes with a pass to Syracuse at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

From Backyard Brawls to historic comebacks: A look at some of Pitt’s best performances over the past year

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Pitt athletics had an up-and-down year, but throughout 2024, each team gave fans great moments. Every team had high points throughout the past year, but what was the best performance out of each fall and...

Senior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) attempts to score a touchdown at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Column | Pitt’s best finishes

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 12, 2025

In sports, everything comes down to the finish. A team can do everything right for the first three quarters, but if they don’t finish, none of it matters. Sure, any day at the ballpark is enjoyable,...

Volleyballs in a cart at the Fitzgerald Field House.

PVF and LOVB: Markers of a growing women’s sports industry

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

2025 will see two professional volleyball leagues in America. The older, the Professional Volleyball Federation, or PVF, began its second season Jan. 9. The more novel League One Volleyball, or LOVB, pronounced...

Sophomore opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) prepares to serve during the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024 at the Petersen Events Center.

What’s next for Pitt volleyball after hectic offseason

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2025

Pitt volleyball will look entirely different in 2025.  This isn’t to say that the team won’t have championship aspirations in 2025 — a goal that is always possible when a team returns the national...

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) receives a ball during Friday night’s match against Coppin State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball star Torrey Stafford enters Transfer Portal

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2024

Pitt volleyball star sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford put her name in the NCAA Transfer Portal on Sunday.  On3 Sports reporter Talia Goodman was the first to report that Stafford entered the...

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) anticipates the ball at the Pitt volleyball game against SMU in the Fitzgerald Field House on Wednesday.

Frustrations in Final Four: Pitt volleyball collects fourth straight loss in Final Four

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2024

The best team in Pitt volleyball history fell short in the Final Four to Louisville on Thursday night, losing in four sets.   Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly referred to the Panthers as “maybe...

Sophomore opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) prepares to serve during the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024 at the Petersen Events Center.

Olivia Babcock wins AVCA National Player of the Year

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2024

Pitt volleyball sophomore opposite hitter Olivia Babcock won AVCA National Player of the Year on Friday afternoon for her dominant 2024 season.  Babcock totaled 538 kills with a .323 hitting percentage...

Pitt volleyball huddles during its game against FSU in the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday, Nov. 15.

Pitt volleyball falls in Final Four for fourth straight season

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 19, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pitt volleyball’s season comes to an end in the Final Four for a fourth straight season, as it fell to Louisville in four sets.  The Panthers had an excellent start to the match...

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