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The Pitt News

Pitt volleyball celebrates together during their match against Oregon on Thursday, Dec. 12

Pitt volleyball heads to fifth consecutive Elite Eight.

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2024

Pitt volleyball is elite.  Pitt fans already knew that, but it proved it a fact against Oregon, beating the Ducks in five sets and advancing to the team's fifth consecutive Elite Eight.  “This...

Pitt volleyball stands during the national anthem prior to the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday Dec. 7th, 2024 at the Petersen Events Center.

Preview | No. 1 Pitt goes Duck hunting against Oregon

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2024

The Pitt volleyball team is in the Sweet Sixteen for the fifth consecutive year but with more pressure than ever. The Panthers, for the first time in program history, are the No. 1 overall seed in the...

Pitt volleyball celebrates scoring a point in its match against Oklahoma on Saturday, Dec. 7

Pitt volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen after sweep of Oklahoma

By Ava Nicholas and Matthew Scabilloni December 7, 2024

Pitt took care of business on Saturday night, sweeping Oklahoma (28-26, 25-21, 25-19). The Panthers weren’t at their best against the Sooners, but they still pushed through, earning Pitt its fifth consecutive...

The Oklahoma women's volleyball team huddles up during its game against UTEP on Friday Dec. 6.

Preview | Pitt volleyball faces off against Oklahoma in second round

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2024

Following No. 1 Pitt volleyball’s sweep of Morehead State, the Panthers face Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma had to defeat UTEP via a reverse sweep in the first round....

Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

San Jose State’s starting outside hitter, redshirt senior Blaire Fleming, is the focus of a lawsuit against her. The situation was all the more complicated as her teammate, senior setter Brooke Slusser,...

No. 1 Pitt volleyball sweeps Morehead State in NCAA first-round

No. 1 Pitt volleyball sweeps Morehead State in NCAA first-round

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball (30-1, 19-1 ACC) began its NCAA tournament run with precision and poise, sweeping Morehead State (18-14, 12-6 OVC) in straight sets. This victory extended the Panthers' remarkable...

Graduate student outside hitter Cat Flood (3) prepares to strike the ball at the volleyball game against Cal in the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday, Oct. 18.

Cat Flood is ‘so Pitt volleyball’: The server says goodbye

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2024

Pitt volleyball threw a party in February 2024 — a random day for a team that plays in the fall to celebrate, but fitting to recognize one of Pitt volleyball’s most influential players. February...

Sophomore right-side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) prepares to hit the ball during the volleyball game against Georgia Tech in the Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Pitt volleyball takes home nine All-ACC honors

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2024

Pitt volleyball earned multiple prestigious ACC honors for its performance in the 2024 regular season.  Pitt already earned an outright ACC Championship in conference play by going 19-1. Every Pitt...

Pitt volleyball celebrates winning a set during the volleyball game against Georgia Tech in the Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball is the team to beat before NCAA Tournament

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2024

Nothing changed for Pitt volleyball over the Thanksgiving break, as it just kept on winning. Pitt went 4-0 over the break with victories over Wake Forest, NC State, No. 3 Louisville and No. 19 Georgia...

Pitt volleyball celebrates its win against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 25.

Pitt volleyball earns No. 1 overall seed for NCAA Tournament

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2024

The Pitt volleyball team has earned the No. 1 overall seed for the first time in program history for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. It is also the second consecutive year that Pitt has earned a No. 1 seed. The...

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