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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

The Pitt volleyball team poses for a photo following its sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball is the best team in the nation and proved it against Penn State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor 12:47 am

No. 1 Pitt volleyball is the best team in the nation, and players proved it last night against the in-state rival No. 3 Penn State. In the three-set sweep, the Panthers separated themselves from the...

The Pitt men’s soccer team celebrates after a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, Sept. 12.

Top-ranked Pitt programs prepare for weekend of competition

By Matthew Scabilloni and Ari Meyer 12:34 am

The No. 1 ranked Pitt volleyball team and No. 2 ranked Pitt men’s soccer team face off against formidable opponents on the third weekend of September. Volleyball Pitt volleyball is the only team...

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) screams following a point during the Elite Eight matchup against Louisville on Saturday afternoon in the Fitzgerald Field House.

No. 1 Pitt volleyball easily sweeps No. 3 Penn State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2024

In a battle to earn the title of the best volleyball team in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, No. 1 Pitt swept No. 3 Penn State and not a single set was necessarily close — the Nittany Lions didn’t...

Pitt volleyball players huddle after a point during their game against Buffalo on Tuesday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Rivalry renewed: Pitt volleyball set to take on Penn State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2024

Far and away, Pitt women’s volleyball’s biggest game of the season so far is this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Petersen Events Center. The typical venue of Pitt basketball hosts a rivalry matchup of...

Fifth-year midfielder Chloe Minas (15) waves a Pitt soccer flag in celebration of their win against Louisville on Saturday.

Volleyball, cross country, women’s soccer tally successful weekend and look forward to future battles

By Sara Meyer, Grace McNally, and Matthew Scabilloni September 15, 2024

Volleyball The Pitt women’s volleyball team is still undefeated in sets and matches. The Panthers have won all 18 sets they have played and are now 6-0 heading into their biggest match of the season.  Pitt...

Pitt women’s cross country in the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday, Aug. 30.

Volleyball, cross country and women’s soccer prepare for a weekend of competition and hopeful success.

By Matthew Scabilloni, Grace McNally, and Sara Meyer September 13, 2024

Volleyball The No. 1 ranked Pitt women’s volleyball team concludes its three-game California road trip with two games in Malibu this weekend. The first of the two games is on Friday at 9:30 p.m. against...

Sophomore Opposite Hitter Olivia Babcock is projected to play a successful 2024 season.

No. 1 Pitt defeats No. 23 USC in a sweep

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 11, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball is still dominant, even against USC, the No. 23 team in the county.  The Panthers defeated the Trojans in a sweep (31-29, 25-18, 25-16), and besides the first set,  Pitt dominated...

Sophomore middle blocker Bianca Garibaldi (20) celebrates a point during the women’s volleyball game against Penn State on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2024 at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball receives No. 1 ranking

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Pitt volleyball made history Monday afternoon as it was ranked No. 1 in the AVCA Coaches poll for the first time in program history. This is the first time a Pitt sports team was ranked No. 1 since the...

Senior libero Emmy Klika (12) keenly observes the match against Buffalo in the Fitzgerald Field House on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Pitt volleyball prepares for West Coast test, with two players at their best

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2024

No. 3 Pitt volleyball has another crucial West Coast trip this week, where the elite-ranked Panthers will face No. 20 USC in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, West Coast Conference preseason-favorite Pepperdine...

First-year middle blocker Ryla Jones (9) smiles during Pitt volleyball’s game against Buffalo on Tuesday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Ryla Jones: ‘She doesn’t quit’

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 5, 2024

Playing the middle blocker position means you are in the opponent's face all game, matched up, trying to out-power, out-smart and out-duel the other team. It’s not a position for the weak. It’s not...

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