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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

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

Pitt volleyball prepares for Thanksgiving week matchups

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Coming off four straight sweeps at the Fitzgerald Field House against UNC, Duke, Florida State and Miami, No. 1 Pitt prepares for four crucial ACC games this Thanksgiving week.  With a 25-1 overall...

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

Column | The difference Pitt volleyball’s seniors have made

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor November 17, 2024

A sweep in the Fitzgerald Field House isn’t a hope for Pitt volleyball fans, it's expected. This weekend, Pitt swept No. 22 Florida State and Miami like it was nothing. Neither team even reached the...

Pitt volleyball celebrates scoring a point against Florida State on Friday, Nov. 16.

No. 1 Pitt sweeps No. 22 Florida State in dominant fashion

By Ava Nicholas and Matthew Scabilloni November 16, 2024

To earn the No. 1 ranking a team needs to have not one, probably not two, but multiple dangerous hitters to earn that coveted spot. Pitt has dangerous hitters all over the floor.  “I say this kind...

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

By Grace McNally and Ella Cool November 14, 2024

Pitt sports are set for a weekend filled with competition. Volleyball takes on two Sunshine-State foes, basketball hosts its annual Backyard Brawl and cross-country and swimming and diving travel to big...

Pitt Band salutes graduate student outside hitter Cat Flood (3) as she prepares to serve the ball during the game against UMBC in the Fitzgerald Field House on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

The Pitt VolleyBand: The seventh player

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2024

Wisconsin volleyball fans walked into their “armory bunker,” also known as UW Field House to unusual music before the team’s 2022 Elite Eight match against Pitt.  “Hail to Pitt, Hail to Pitt,...

Pitt volleyball celebrates scoring a point against Duke on Sunday, Nov. 10 2024

‘We didn’t miss a beat:’ No. 1 Pitt volleyball dominates Duke

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer November 10, 2024

No. 1 Pitt (23-1, ACC 13-1) overpowered Duke in a sweep on Sunday afternoon, making this its 12th win at home in the Fitzgerald Field House this season.  Sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford had...

Fans cheer during Pitt volleyball's game vs UNC in the Fitzgerald Field House on Nov. 8, 2024.

No. 1 Pitt volleyball sweeps No. 25 North Carolina

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2024

No. 1 Pitt did not trail once in its matchup against No. 25 North Carolina. Pitt had yet another sweep in the Fitzgerald Field House — where it has only lost one set all season. Sophomore opposite...

Pitt volleyball celebrates a play at the match against Marquette in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Sept. 22.

No. 1 Pitt volleyball owns the Old Dominion State in weekend trip

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball swept both Virginia and Virginia Tech on a weekend trip to Virginia. Pitt (21-1 ACC 11-1) made easy work of the teams and used the time to flesh out its roster.  Starting off...

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

Pitt programs prepare for ACC championships while other look to finish and start strong

By Sara Meyer and Patrick Diana November 1, 2024

Cross-country set to face ACC Championship meet The Panthers closed their regular season last weekend at their last meet in Madison, Wisconsin. The women placed No. 12 out of 29 teams in the 6k with...

Pitt senior setter Nisa Buzlutepe (19) lunges for the ball at the volleyball game against Notre Dame in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Oct. 27.

Depth is key for No. 1 Pitt volleyball

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor October 27, 2024

It’s easy to get high on yourself after beating your rival and the No. 4 ranked team in the country. Some would argue it’s a healthy reaction because beating a top five team isn’t an everyday occurrence...

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