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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Pitt graduate student middle blocker Serena Gray (21) prepares to spike the ball during Sunday’s game against NC State at Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball off to hot start in ACC play, beats UNC and NC State

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • September 25, 2022
No. 10 Pitt volleyball got off to the perfect start in ACC play this weekend, capturing four set victories against both UNC and North Carolina.
Pitt players celebrate during a game against American University at the Fitzgerald Field House on Sept. 9.

Preview | Pitt volleyball set to open ACC Play, looks to build upon promising start

By David Scott, Staff Writer • September 21, 2022
Having just knocked off No. 5 Ohio State at home, Pitt volleyball looks to capitalize on their 9-2 start heading into their first ACC matchups of the season against UNC and NC State.
Pitt players celebrate during Friday’s game against American University at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball takes two of three games at Panther Invitational, drops last game to upstart Towson

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • September 12, 2022
Hosting the Panther Invitational, Pitt took two of three games from their opponents, but were upset by Towson for their second loss of the season.
Graduate middle blocker Sabrina Starks (11) celebrates after beating Howard in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament in 2019.

Panther volleyball dominates at BYU Invitational

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • September 6, 2022
The No. 10 Panthers dominated at the BYU invitational this weekend, posting three wins against top non-conference opponents. The Panthers capped off the weekend with an upset win against No. 7 BYU, earning them the invitational title just a week after their opening game loss to No. 12 San Diego in Texas.
Pitt’s Ashley Browske (4) hits a pass during a semifinal of the NCAA women's college volleyball tournament against Nebraska in December.

Fisher, Fairbanks lead USA Women’s U21 Volleyball to gold at Pan American Cup

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • June 14, 2022
The U.S. Women’s U21 National Volleyball team captured its second Pan American Cup on Sunday, knocking off Argentina 3-1 at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The team dropped just two sets on their way to a 5-0 tournament sweep. The last time the U.S. claimed the Pan American Cup was in 2017. Pitt volleyball head coach Dan Fisher led the U.S. squad after being announced as head coach of the team on May 2.
Leketor Member-Meneh (13) jumps to spike the ball during the Pitt vs. Purdue matchup in the NCAA women's volleyball tournament in Dec.

Column | Volleyball deserves a national spotlight

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • June 1, 2022
There may not be a sport on earth that is as exciting on a point-to-point basis as volleyball is, and it’s time for mainstream sports media and investors to realize that.
Senior middle blocker Sabrina Starks celebrates after beating Howard in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament in 2019.

Column | Pitt volleyball showcases depth in scrimmage, will have competition at outside hitter

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • April 5, 2022
On the current roster, there are several athletes who have patiently waited and will get their chance to prove themselves worthy of a starting spot this season. While the Panthers still boast several familiar faces on the court, competition within the team for the starting outside hitter positions will be fierce this offseason between both veteran and transfer players.
Julianna Dalton is a Pitt volleyball transfer from Washington State, and the Panthers’ first acquisition of the 2022 offseason.

‘Excited to compete’: Transfer Julianna Dalton looks to help Pitt volleyball sustain success

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • January 25, 2022
The team announced Jan. 6 that sophomore outside hitter Julianna Dalton officially completed her transfer to Pitt from Washington State, marking the first acquisition of the 2022 offseason.
Pitt’s Leketor Member-Meneh, left, and teammate Serena Gray react following a semifinal loss to Nebraska in the NCAA women's college volleyball tournament Friday in Columbus, Ohio.

Pitt’s National Championship bid ends with loss to Nebraska in Final Four

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer • December 17, 2021
Pitt volleyball’s longest NCAA Tournament run in program history ended with a 3-1 loss in the National Semifinal to Nebraska early Friday morning at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.
Pitt volleyball players celebrate after defeating Purdue and earning a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA women's volleyball championships.

Pitt defeats No. 6 Purdue, advances to first Final Four in program history

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer • December 11, 2021
Pitt volleyball has now gone further in the NCAA Tournament than any past Panther team, after a four-set victory vs. Purdue at the Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday. The Panthers have now earned their first trip to the Final Four in program history.
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