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The Pitt News

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 Grace McNally, Sara Meyer, and Matthew Scabilloni September 12, 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...

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball during Pitt volleyball’s game against Buffalo on Tuesday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt Volleyball sweeps Buffalo

By Amber Farabaugh, Staff Photographer September 3, 2024

Pitt volleyball won their third straight home opener with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-10, 25-15) sweep of Buffalo.

Pitt volleyball in the Fitzgerald Field House during its game against Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 7th.

Pitt volleyball starts the year in dominant fashion

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 2, 2024

No. 3 Pitt volleyball (2-0, ACC 0-0) traveled to Eugene, Oregon, for two games over the weekend and proved it’s still a national champion-caliber team.  The Panthers didn’t lose a set in their...

Head coach Dan Fisher speaks to the Pitt volleyball team after their match Fitzgerald Field House.

Feature | Pitt volleyball still has two more steps to climb

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2024

We all want something more in life — money, clothes, confidence. Pitt volleyball is in the same boat as the rest of us — they want more of something. More specifically, they want two more wins in the...

Opposite Hitter Rachel Fairbanks (10) celebrates at a match against Clemson.

Pitt volleyball served and set with must-see matchups in 2024

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 22, 2024

Last fall, Pitt volleyball found itself down 2-0 in sets against the No. 11 team in the country, the No. 4 team in the country and the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Panthers reverse-swept...

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