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Mariah Bell (10) and the Pitt volleyball team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 3-1 win over Dayton on Friday. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt volleyball splits pair of conference matches over weekend

By David Leftwich | Staff Writer October 17, 2016

The Pitt volleyball team picked up a big conference win on the road Friday but narrowly missed adding an even bigger one to its resumé on Sunday. The Panthers (14-6 overall, 5-3 ACC) continued their...

Mariah Bell (10) and the Panthers suffered back-to-back losses against Duke and Wake Forest in North Carolina this past weekend. Edward Major | Staff Photographer

Volleyball loses first conference games in North Carolina

By David Leftwich | Staff Writer October 9, 2016

The Pitt volleyball team left for North Carolina with a flawless ACC record, but returned with a pair of losses against the Duke Blue Devils and Wake Forest Demon Deacons over the weekend. The Panthers...

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,...

Mariah Bell (10) led the Panthers with 12 kills against Virginia on Sunday at the Fitzgerald Field House. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

Volleyball sweeps 3-0 win against Virginia

After conquering Virginia Tech for its third-straight ACC win of the season, the Pitt women’s volleyball team was looking for a victory against the University of Virginia Cavaliers. Sunday afternoon...

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,...

Stephanie Williams (13) and the Panthers clinched their second win of the weekend against Clemson. Edward Major | Staff Photographer

Volleyball starts ACC play with two weekend wins

By David Leftwich | Staff Writer September 25, 2016

Just like last year, the Pitt volleyball team opened conference play with back-to-back wins at the Fitzgerald Field House this past weekend. Now the question remains if the Panthers can avoid the same...

Stephanie Williams dives for the ball at the game on Friday night against Western Kentucky. Jeff Ahearn / Senior Staff Photographer.

Pitt volleyball dominates in Panther Challenge

By David Leftwich | Staff Writer September 18, 2016

Following a discouraging loss Friday night, the Pitt volleyball team rebounded to secure a pair of wins Saturday in the Panther Challenge tournament at the Fitzgerald Field House. The Panthers (9-3)...

Pitt Volleyball took on Coastal Carolina this past weekend at the Fitzgerald Field House.  Edward Major | Staff Photographer

Volleyball concludes Panther Invitational, 2-1

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer September 11, 2016

Coming off an undefeated weekend at the UCSB Thunderdome Classic in Santa Barbara, California, the Pitt volleyball team made its regular season home debut at the Fitzgerald Field House over the weekend. The...

Stephanie Williams led the Pitt volleyball team to a 3-0 record at the 2016 UCSB Thunderdome Classic. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt volleyball goes undefeated at UCSB Thunderdome Classic

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer September 4, 2016

It was home sweet home for Pitt volleyball head coach Dan Fisher last weekend at the UCSB Thunderdome Classic in Santa Barbara, California. Playing in Fisher’s hometown, the Panthers (5-1) proved...

Senior Maria Genitsaridi started off her senior season with a seven-kill performance against Liberty this weekend. Pitt won the match, 3-0.  Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photograpgher

Pitt volleyball goes 2-1 to begin season at Kennesaw Invitational

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer August 29, 2016

After narrowly missing the postseason last fall, Pitt volleyball started its new year with one goal in mind: securing that elusive NCAA Tournament spot. The Panthers’ regular season started this weekend...

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