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Kamalani Akeo: An unsung hero contributing to the success of Pitt volleyball

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer • April 18, 2024

Pitt volleyball has earned three consecutive bids to the National Semifinal — and that doesn’t just happen out of nowhere. It happens because of coaches like Kamalani Akeo on the Panthers sideline.

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...

Four Panthers make All-ACC Academic Volleyball Team

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • February 10, 2017

After capping a record-breaking career on the court, senior middle blocker Jenna Potts wrapped up her undergraduate career with a 4.00 GPA and a consistent place on the Dean’s List. Potts highlighted...

Pitt volleyball team elated to make NCAA tournament, ready for Dayton

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • November 29, 2016

Members of the Pitt volleyball team sat anxiously in front of a TV screen inside their locker room Sunday night, eyes fixated on the 2016 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Selection Special. Some held hands,...

Pitt volleyball places six on All-ACC teams

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • November 29, 2016

After discovering they were heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004 on Sunday night, Pitt’s volleyball players had a new reason to celebrate Monday. The Panthers placed six players...