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Junior outfielder Ahmari Braden (13) anticipates the ball during a softball game at Vartabedian Field in March.

Pitt Softball takes on Glenville State

By Samantha Harris, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

On Sunday, the Panthers played in their most unusual game of the season. Pitt faced Glenville State in its final fall season game in a 14-inning doubleheader. Unlike the usual seven-inning games in...

A Pitt softball player cheers on their team during the game against Georgia Tech at Vartabedian Field on Friday, March 21.

Pitt dominates IUP in fall exhibition

By Thomas Simione and Rafael Padilla September 22, 2025

Fourteen innings of softball took place at Vartabedian Field in Pittsburgh this Sunday as the Panthers faced off against IUP in an exhibition doubleheader. Pitt took care of business, scoring 22 runs on...

Redshirt junior midfielder Maria Donahue (13) and sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Giandonato (1) charge for the ball at Pitt Play Day.

Pitt baseball, lacrosse and softball combine for a shaky weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past weekend, three Pitt athletics programs — baseball, lacrosse and softball — participated in exhibition events to gauge their offseason progress and prepare for the long seasons ahead. While...

Pitt softball cheers at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday.

Photos: Pitt Softball trounces RMU 10-3

By Liam Sullivan, Senior Staff Photographer October 6, 2024

Pitt Softball defeated RMU 10-3 in a 10 inning game on Saturday at Varabarian Field.

First-year pitcher Gwen Sparks (31) prepares to throw the ball at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday.

Pitt swim and dive, cross country and softball find success over the weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

Pitt swimming and dive, cross country and softball all found success within their respective events in the Keystone State over the weekend.  Swim and dive The Panthers remained in Pittsburgh this...

Redshirt sophomore catcher KK Esparza (4) walks to the plate during the softball game against UNC on Sunday afternoon at Vartabedian Field.

Photos: Softball falls to UNC 1-8

By Amber Farabaugh, Staff Photographer April 16, 2024

Pitt softball closes out its three-game series against UNC with a 1-8 loss on Sunday afternoon at Vartabedian Field. Both teams traded wins during Saturday’s double header with UNC winning 7-2 followed...

Senior second baseman Kat Rodriguez (33) runs to first after a bunt during Friday evening’s game against Louisville at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt softball looks to build on first ACC win

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

Pitt softball (9-24, 1-11 ACC) dropped the weekend series to Louisville (22-14. 3-6 ACC). Despite losing the series at home, the Panthers picked up their first ACC win of the season — halting a 10-game...

Redshirt sophomore catcher KK Esparza celebrates a home run during Friday evening’s game against Louisville at Vartabedian Field.

Photos: Pitt softball falters against Louisville

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor April 1, 2024

Pitt softball ended the weekend with a 1-2 record against the Louisville Cardinals. The Panthers narrowly lost 2-3 on Friday evening despite putting up early runs in the first and second inning. Pitt’s...

Pitt softball players high-five during Saturday afternoon’s game against Florida State at Vartabedian Field.

Photos: Pitt softball falls to Florida State 4-13

By Kaylee Uribe, Senior Staff Photographer March 25, 2024

Pitt softball closed its first game against the Florida State Seminoles with a 4-13 loss on Saturday afternoon at Vartabedian Field. The Panthers would go on to lose both games during Sunday’s doubleheader,...

A softball player runs during a game against Davis and Elkins on Oct. 15, 2023, at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt softball has found its stars, but still needs its depth

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer February 19, 2024

With only two weeks of play completed, the 2024 Pitt softball team must quickly find an identity before conference play begins. After an up-and-down 5-4 start, first-year head coach Jenny Allard’s team...

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