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Despite tourney snub, Pitt pleased with 25-6 season

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • December 3, 2014

With one year of the ACC under their belt, the Panthers entered the fall with hopes not only of excelling in conference play but also of making the NCAA Tournament. The team’s goal was dashed Sunday...

Panthers finish regular season with two weekend wins

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • November 30, 2014

Two weeks ago, the Pitt volleyball team lost twice in a weekend for the first time all season. After that, the Panthers vowed to avenge their losses — and they did.Pitt (25-6, 13-5 ACC) finished its...

Panthers win twice to keep NCAA tournament hopes alive

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • November 23, 2014

Entering this weekend having lost two straight, the Panthers knew they needed to win both weekend matches to salvage their chances of making the NCAA Tournament.“We definitely needed the momentum back,”...

Seniors take home court for last time on Friday night

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • November 20, 2014

Friday night’s match means a lot to Kate Yeazel. It’ll be the last time the opposite — along with teammates Delaney Clesen, Jessica Wynn, Lindsey Zitzke and Mechael Guess — will wear a Pitt jersey...

Pitt loses two matches in disappointing weekend

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • November 16, 2014

Pitt’s success earlier in the volleyball season disappeared this weekend when the team dropped both matches, a first this year. The Panthers fell to Miami 3-0 and Virginia Tech 3-1.MiamiEntering Friday’s...

Panthers open weekend series with hopes of cracking top 25

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • November 13, 2014

The Panther volleyball team hopes to carry the momentum of beating a ranked opponent into this weekend, when it faces two tough teams at home.On Friday night, Pitt (21-4, 9-3 ACC) will host the Miami Hurricanes...

Panthers beat ranked Duke in weekend sweep

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • November 9, 2014

The Pitt volleyball team knew it needed to win on the road if the team wanted to improve its NCAA Tournament resumé. The Panthers (21-4, 9-3 ACC) defeated No. 25 Duke (18-6, 10-3 ACC) 3-2 Friday night...

Pitt travels for two weekend road matches

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • November 6, 2014

The Pitt volleyball team travels this weekend, playing back-to-back matches for the first time since Sept. 19-20, and consecutive road matches for the first time since Oct. 17-19.Pitt travels to Cameron...

Pitt splits weekend ACC matches

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • November 2, 2014

The Panthers had mixed results for the second weekend in a row, dropping Friday night’s match at Virginia Tech 3-1 and winning Sunday against Syracuse 3-0.“It was really good to refocus and get a win...

Pitt hoping to fight through pain in two weekend matches

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer • October 30, 2014

The Panther volleyball team is off to one of its best starts in team history but is starting to feel the effects of the challenging slate of ACC conference games.Although a significant percentage of the...