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Redshirt sophomore Stephanie Williams still leads the Panthers in kills this season despite inconsistent performance. (TPN file photo)

Volleyball analysis: Error-prone Panthers struggle against top teams

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer September 18, 2017

After fighting their way back from a two-set deficit against No. 25 Iowa State, the Panthers held serve with a chance to win the volleyball match in the fifth set. In losing that point and eventually the...

The Pitt women's volleyball team moved to 2-3 this weekend and look to get above .500 next week at the Western Kentucky invitational. (TPN file photo)

Women’s volleyball goes 1-1 at Dayton Invitational

By Grant Burgman / Staff Writer September 4, 2017

Facing some of the nation’s best teams at the start of the season, the Pitt women’s volleyball team got off to a disappointing 1-2 start last week, and after their first match this past weekend in...

Redshirt junior Stephanie Williams delivered the Panthers their only win of the weekend with a service ace on match point Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Volleyball drops two of three to open season

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer August 27, 2017

After making it to their first NCAA Tournament since 2004 last fall, the Pitt women’s volleyball team began its 2017 season by traveling to Seattle to take part in the Husky Invitational. In their...

Kamalani Akeo (3) sets teammate Jenna Potts in a match at Fitzgerald Field House last season. (TPN File Photo)

Q&A: Akeo talks tournament, travel from Hawaii

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer August 21, 2017

When junior setter Kamalani Akeo arrived at Pitt in the fall of 2015, she didn’t quite know what to expect — either on or off the court. After all, she was traveling over 4,500 miles from her hometown...

The Pitt women's volleyball team is looking to return to the NCAA Tournament after qualifying for the first time since 2004 last season. (TPN File Photo)

Fall sports preview: Women’s volleyball

By David Leftwich | Staff Writer July 11, 2017

Last season, the slow rebuild of Pitt women’s volleyball program came to a head when the team made its first NCAA Tournament since 2004. With many key players returning, it’s now time for this year’s...

Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher has had great success on both the collegiate and international stages. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Head volleyball coach Dan Fisher given extension

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2017

Head volleyball coach Dan Fisher has restored the Panthers’ program to national prominence, and he’s being rewarded for his efforts. Interim Athletic Director Randy Juhl announced Monday afternoon...

Pitt head volleyball coach Dan Fisher unveiled the Panthers' 2017 recruiting class Thursday. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt volleyball team finalizes 2017 recruiting class

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 10, 2016

Pitt head volleyball coach Dan Fisher has had plenty of reasons to smile this year. On Thursday, he had a new one — and the Panthers don’t play again until Friday. Already on a roll from five straight...

Senior Jenna Potts clinched Pitt's win at Virginia Tech with a match-ending block. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt volleyball stays hot with 3-1 win at Virginia Tech

By David Leftwich | Staff Writer September 28, 2016

Whether it’s the unfamiliar arena or the heckling fans, playing on the road in any sport can be difficult. But the Pitt volleyball team settled right in Wednesday night with a victory in Blacksburg,...

Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher has had great success on both the collegiate and international stages. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Steely Dan: Fisher’s winning ways lead him to Pitt

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor August 22, 2016

In his office, Pitt head volleyball coach Dan Fisher proudly displays his bronze medal from the 2016 Pan American Cup for anyone who wishes to see it. The really special hardware, though, is tucked...

Pitt volleyball head coach Dan Fisher and Team USA earned bronze medals at the 2016 Pan Am Cup.
Photographer: Pete Madia/Pitt Athletics

Fisher, Team USA secure bronze medals at 2016 Pan Am Cup

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor July 10, 2016

With his second major tournament as head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team behind him, Pitt head volleyball coach Dan Fisher now has two medals to his credit: a gold and a bronze. After a semifinal...

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