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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) anticipates the ball at the Pitt volleyball game against SMU in the Fitzgerald Field House on Wednesday.

Frustrations in Final Four: Pitt volleyball collects fourth straight loss in Final Four

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2024

The best team in Pitt volleyball history fell short in the Final Four to Louisville on Thursday night, losing in four sets.   Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly referred to the Panthers as “maybe...

Sophomore opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) prepares to serve during the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024 at the Petersen Events Center.

Olivia Babcock wins AVCA National Player of the Year

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2024

Pitt volleyball sophomore opposite hitter Olivia Babcock won AVCA National Player of the Year on Friday afternoon for her dominant 2024 season.  Babcock totaled 538 kills with a .323 hitting percentage...

Pitt volleyball huddles during its game against FSU in the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday, Nov. 15.

Pitt volleyball falls in Final Four for fourth straight season

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 19, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pitt volleyball’s season comes to an end in the Final Four for a fourth straight season, as it fell to Louisville in four sets.  The Panthers had an excellent start to the match...

Head coach Dan Fisher speaks to the Pitt volleyball team after their match Fitzgerald Field House.

Head coach Dan Fisher wins AVCA Coach of the Year

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 19, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pitt volleyball head coach Dan Fisher won AVCA National Coach of the Year on Thursday afternoon after leading his team to a 33-1 record — the best record in the NCAA. Fisher is...

Pitt volleyball celebrates a point during the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday Dec. 6, 2024 at the Petersen Events Center.

Three keys for Pitt volleyball to advance to National Championship

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 19, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky — Pitt volleyball is 0-3 in the Final Four, and the Panthers want to change their luck in the Final Four during their fourth try in as many years.   Pitt has a chance to add a win...

Pitt volleyball celebrates its win against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 25.

Pitt volleyball meets Louisville in Final Four again…

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 19, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky — Pitt and Louisville are no strangers to one another on the volleyball court. Thursday’s Final Four match marks the third season in a row where the two have played one another three...

Pitt volleyball celebrates a point during the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday Dec. 7th, 2024 at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball nets four All-Americans

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2024

Four Pitt volleyball players were voted as First Team All-Americans on Wednesday, with three earning three First Team All-American honors and one as a Second Team All-American.  The Panthers had the...

Pitt volleyball’s head coach Dan Fisher observes as first-year libero Mallorie Meyer anticipates the ball at the game against UMBC in the Fitzgerald Field House on Wednesday.

Mallorie Meyer: ‘Gonna get the job done’

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 17, 2024

An 18-year-old steps to the service line with 18 thousand eyeballs on her, staring her down, living and dying with every movement she makes. But she’s calm and ready to change the complexion of the game. First-year...

Pitt volleyball celebrates together, holding the regional trophy after its win over Kentucky on Sat. Dec. 14.

Pitt volleyball headed to its fourth consecutive Final Four

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 14, 2024

It’s a force of habit now, as Pitt volleyball is headed to its fourth consecutive Final Four after sweeping Kentucky in the Elite Eight. Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks and senior libero Emmy Klika...

Preview | Pitt volleyball prepares for Kentucky, hoping to return to fourth straight Final Four

Preview | Pitt volleyball prepares for Kentucky, hoping to return to fourth straight Final Four

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 14, 2024

Pitt and Kentucky, with a win in the Elite Eight, both have a chance to return to a place the two have been in the past few years. The Final Four — two wins away from a National Championship. In Kentucky’s...

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