The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Layne Van Buskirk (7) recorded the third highest hitting percentage in program history last season.

Panther Spotlight: Fall athletes to watch

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • August 27, 2019
A pair of Pitt Canadians are poised to build on sensational performances, while a junior running back looks to separate himself on the depth chart
The Pitt volleyball team placed six players on the 2016 All-ACC teams, highlighted by first-team members Stephanie Williams (13) and Jenna Potts. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

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...

Pitt first-year middle blocker Layne Van Buskirk has already been named ACC Volleyball Freshman of the Week twice in 2016. Courtesy of Pitt Media Relations/Alex Mowrey

Layne Van Buskirk earns second ACC Freshman of the Week award

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • October 3, 2016

Middle blocker Layne Van Buskirk keeps making an impact in her first year with the Pitt volleyball team, earning her second ACC Volleyball Freshman of the Week award on Monday. A native of Windsor,...

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,...

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