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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

Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor

All content by Matthew Scabilloni
Junior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) celebrates after a point during Saturday night’s match against USC in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball defeats USC, advances to Sweet Sixteen

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer
December 2, 2023
Graduate student setter Lexis Akeo (1) celebrates a point during Friday night’s volleyball match against Coppin State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Coppin State in NCAA first-round

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher yells during Pitt's game against BYU in the second round of the NCAA women's 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
First-year opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) serves the ball in front of a record-setting crowd during Saturday afternoon's 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 28, 2023
Redshirt senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) spikes the ball during Saturday afternoon's 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
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
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
Redshirt senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) sets the ball during their match against Virginia Tech in the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday, Oct. 27.

Takeaways | First-years stepped up, mistakes haunted Pitt volleyball over the weekend

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Redshirt senior wide receiver Bub Means (0) catches a pass for a touchdown during Saturday evening's game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Pitt football’s offensive struggles continue while defense shines against Florida State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
November 5, 2023
Pitt’s volleyball team celebrates a point against Syracuse in the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 1.

Preview | Pitt volleyball heads south for two road ACC contests against FSU, Miami

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Redshirt Senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) blocks the ball during the game against Wake Forest in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday.

Pitt volleyball victorious on senior day, sweeps Wake Forest

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
A Pitt player blocks the ball during their match against Virginia Tech Friday night in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball starts its Halloween weekend off with a bang, sweeps Virginia Tech 3-0

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
Third-year midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (10) defends the ball during the match against Duke at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Saturday.

Weekend sports recap | Volleyball dominates, swim and dive falls to Notre Dame in a busy weekend for Pitt athletics

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
October 22, 2023
Pitt’s volleyball team celebrates a score during the game against Virginia at the Fitzgerald Field House on Wednesday night.

No. 7 Pitt volleyball gets another ACC win, beats Virginia 3-0

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
Freshman Olivia Babcock (5) serves during a match against Georgia Tech at the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball faces up-and-down weekend

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Pitt volleyball players celebrate after their win against Louisville on Oct. 22, 2022.

Feature | Pitt volleyball reflects on past, future ahead of matchup against No. 6 Louisville

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
Junior right side hitter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball during the game against Clemson at the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday.

Pitt volleyball continues dominating, sweeps Clemson for win No. 15

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
October 8, 2023
Junior Emmy Klika (12) screams in celebration after winning a point during Friday's match against Georgia Tech at the Fitzgerald Field House.

No. 7 Pitt comes back, defeats No. 11 Georgia Tech

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
October 7, 2023
The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate after getting the final out of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Column | Pirates fans have a lot to hope for in 2024

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Head coach Pat Narduzzi yells at players during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday.

Pitt football extends losing streak to four games, loses to Virginia Tech 38-21

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
October 1, 2023
Pitt graduate student middle blocker Emma Monks (9) bumps the ball during a game against Oregon on Sep. 24, 2023 in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Boston College, upping its winning streak to six

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
September 30, 2023
Freshman right side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) strikes the ball during the game against University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in Fitzgerald Field House last Wednesday.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball off to a hot start to 2023 campaign

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
September 24, 2023
Pitt sophomore setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball at a game against Bowling Green State University at the Fitzgerald Field House on September 9, 2022.

No. 8 Pitt volleyball takes down High Point

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
September 17, 2023
Redshirt junior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) celebrates after Pitt's win against BYU in the second round of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament in the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 3 2022.

Preview | Pitt volleyball looks ready to reach new heights in 2023

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
June 28, 2023
Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore.

Column | Predicting the Steelers’ 2023-2024 campaign

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
A pile of Pitt footballs.

Column | Where Pitt football’s NFL prospects should land

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
Pitt baseball players stand in the dugout during a game against Virginia Tech on Friday at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt baseball take series against Virginia Tech, still have starting pitching issues

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore.

Breaking down Omar Khan’s first free agency with Steelers, what the team still needs this offseason

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
Pitt band members celebrate during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Tuesday night.

Preview | Pitt looks to continue tournament run against Iowa State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
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