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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
Pitt faces off against Florida State on Sunday at the Fitzgerald Field House.

No. 8 Pitt volleyball handles Florida State with ease, extends win streak to 11

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer • October 16, 2022
No. 8 Pitt volleyball knocked off Florida State in straight sets on Sunday, extending its winning streak to 11 and remaining undefeated in ACC play.
Pitt graduate student middle blocker Serena Gray (21) prepares to spike the ball during Sunday’s game against NC State at Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball off to hot start in ACC play, beats UNC and NC State

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • September 25, 2022
No. 10 Pitt volleyball got off to the perfect start in ACC play this weekend, capturing four set victories against both UNC and North Carolina.
Pitt players celebrate during a game against American University at the Fitzgerald Field House on Sept. 9.

Preview | Pitt volleyball set to open ACC Play, looks to build upon promising start

By David Scott, Staff Writer • September 21, 2022
Having just knocked off No. 5 Ohio State at home, Pitt volleyball looks to capitalize on their 9-2 start heading into their first ACC matchups of the season against UNC and NC State.
Pitt players celebrate during Friday’s game against American University at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball takes two of three games at Panther Invitational, drops last game to upstart Towson

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • September 12, 2022
Hosting the Panther Invitational, Pitt took two of three games from their opponents, but were upset by Towson for their second loss of the season.
(Illustration by Sylvia Freeman | Staff Illustrator)

New Coaches allow Pitt fans to dream big

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • August 27, 2018
During her first year as athletic director, Heather Lyke hired seven coaches. Because of these additions, Pitt fans can optimistically look forward to the next season.
Pitt volleyball secured a slot in the 2017 NCAA tournament after clinching the ACC Championship title this weekend. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Pitt volleyball makes NCAA championship tournament for second year in a row

By Jordan Mondell | Assistant Sports Editor • November 26, 2017

After claiming the ACC Conference title this past weekend on a nine-game winning streak, the Pitt women’s volleyball team has secured a slot in the NCAA championship tournament. This is the second...

First year Chinaza Ndee received her second honor as ACC Freshman of the Week after recording five kills in the team’s match against Miami and nine kills in the team’s match against Florida State over the weekend. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Chinaza Ndee earns second ACC Freshman of the Week honor

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | Sports Editor • November 6, 2017

First-year volleyball player Chinaza Ndee earned her second ACC Freshman of the Week honor after her standout performance during the Panthers’ weekend domination of the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida...

Redshirt sophomore Stephanie Williams had 14 kills in the Panther’s victory over Florida State Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Pitt volleyball serves weekend of success

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer • November 5, 2017

The Pitt volleyball team used not one, but two weekend wins to demonstrate why they belong at the top of ACC volleyball standings. The Panther volleyball team defeated Miami (15-5 overall, 9-5 ACC)...

Pitt women’s volleyball team is tied with NC State for No. 1 in the conference after their first ACC loss to NC State Sunday. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Pitt volleyball splits two-game home stand

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer • October 22, 2017

The Panthers volleyball team’s 13-game winning streak came to an end this weekend — but they still sit at the top of the ACC. In a weekend homestand at the Fitzgerald Field House, Pitt volleyball...

Forward Taylor Pryce scored her fourth goal of the season in the team’s loss against NC State this weekend. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer)

Weekend sports: Panthers’ performances vary from court to field

By Trent Leonard | For The Pitt News • October 9, 2017

While the Pitt women’s cross country and volleyball teams excelled this weekend, other Panther performances were less than ideal. Both men’s and women’s swim teams opened their seasons with unsatisfactory...

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