The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher yells during Pitts game against BYU in the second round of the NCAA womens volleyball tournament in the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 3, 2022.

Preview | Pitt women’s volleyball hosts first round of NCAA tournament

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Postseason volleyball officially starts this weekend for No. 1 Pitt (25-4, ACC 16-2) as it faces Coppin State (27-4, MEAC 13-1) on Friday at 7 p.m. If Pitt takes care of business against Coppin State,...

First-year opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) serves the ball in front of a record-setting crowd during Saturday afternoons match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball displayed selflessness, courage in their dominant regular season

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer November 29, 2023

No. 4 Pitt (25-4, ACC 16-2) volleyball winning their second consecutive ACC Title, the program's fifth in seven years, didn’t just happen by chance. These honors were accomplished because of the culture...

Pitt’s Chinaza Ndee (5) prepares to hit the ball at a game against the University of Virginia at Fitzgerald Field House on Sept. 29.

Pitt volleyball awarded a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2023

Pitt volleyball (25-4, 16-2 ACC) was awarded a No. 1 seed in the lower left region of the NCAA tournament. The ACC champions — along with Stanford, Wisconsin and Nebraska — can potentially host the...

First-year Olivia Babcock (5) serves during a match against Georgia Tech at the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 6.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Syracuse, claims share of ACC championship

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Pitt volleyball (25-4, 16-2 ACC) swept Syracuse (2-26, 0-18 ACC) on the road to claim a share of the 2023 ACC championship with Florida State. This marks their second consecutive ACC championship, and...

Redshirt senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) spikes the ball during Saturday afternoons match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

No. 7 Pitt volleyball reverse sweeps No. 4 Louisville in front of record setting crowd

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

No. 7 Pitt volleyball (23-4, 14-2 ACC) kept its ACC regular season championship and top-four seed in the NCAA tournament hopes alive as the Panthers defeated No. 4 Louisville (23-4, 14-3 ACC) in an epic...

First-year opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) spikes the ball in front of a record-setting crowd during Saturday afternoons match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: No. 7 Pitt volleyball defeats No. 4 Louisville 3-2

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer November 18, 2023

Pitt women's volleyball defeated the Louisville Cardinals in reverse sweep comeback after falling 0-2 in the early sets. The highly anticipated match between No. 7 Pitt and No. 4 Louisville was complete...

First-year Olivia Babcock (5) serves during a match against Georgia Tech at the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 6.

Feature | First-year phenoms: The rise of Pitt volleyball’s dynamic duo of Olivia Babcock and Torrey Stafford

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

Pitt volleyball first-years Olivia Babcock and Torrey Stafford have established their spots as Pitt starters and ACC powerhouses. The pair all but rotate ACC Freshman of the Week this season, with Babcock...

First-year Olivia Babcock (5) serves during a match against Georgia Tech at the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 6.

Preview | Pitt volleyball looks to make history in pivotal matchup against No. 4 Louisville

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

No. 7 Pitt (22-4, 13-2 ACC) will try to break a Panther volleyball attendance record on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Petersen Events Center when it faces off against ACC foe No. 4 Louisville (23-3, 14-2 ACC)...

Redshirt senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) spikes the ball during the game against Wake Forest in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Column | Pitt volleyball starters as Panther football players

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 16, 2023
To a casual viewer, Pitt volleyball and Pitt football may not have much in common. But the two programs are actually more similar than one may think. Staff writer Matthew Scabilloni compares some Panthers volleyball starters to Pitt football players. 
Senior libero Ashley Browske (4) cheers during Pitt volleyball’s game against Louisville on Oct. 23, 2022.

No. 8 Pitt volleyball sweeps No. 9 Georgia Tech, establishes itself as contenders in the ACC

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

Pitt volleyball (22-4, 13-2 ACC) swept Georgia Tech (21-4, 12-3 ACC) on Friday night on the road. The Panthers did well at getting both blocks and kills. Pitt hit a .440 compared to Georgia Tech’s .057....

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