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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

Sophomore outside hitter Blaire Bayless (8) high-fives her teammates at the volleyball match against East Carolina in the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

“Natural leader”: Blaire Bayless looks to showcase loyalty and talent in 2025

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2025

Blaire Bayless has always shown loyalty. It’s a trait about her that has never been questioned. Whoever Bayless is with, that’s who she stands beside to this day.  She has stayed in the same friend...

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

What are Pitt volleyball’s plans at outside hitter?

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2025

Pitt volleyball has had a very hectic offseason — there is no secret about it. It especially had a wild offseason at the outside hitter position.  The team knew it was losing Valeria Vazquez Gomez...

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.

What’s next for Pitt volleyball after hectic offseason

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2025

Pitt volleyball will look entirely different in 2025.  This isn’t to say that the team won’t have championship aspirations in 2025 — a goal that is always possible when a team returns the national...

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) receives a ball during Friday night’s match against Coppin State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball star Torrey Stafford enters Transfer Portal

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2024

Pitt volleyball star sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford put her name in the NCAA Transfer Portal on Sunday.  On3 Sports reporter Talia Goodman was the first to report that Stafford entered the...

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...

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