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The Pitt News

Sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford dances with her teammates after following their sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center.

Take 4 | Pitt News sports desk gives four quick takes before the weekend

By The Pitt News Staff September 19, 2024

Torrey Stafford is easily a national player of the year candidate // Matthew Scabilloni Sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford is hitting .393 from the left pin. That’s over .100 points higher than...

The Pitt volleyball team poses for a photo following its sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt Volleyball Dominates Penn State

By Jonathan Guo and Amber Farabaugh September 19, 2024

Pitt Volleyball made history with a sellout crowd at the Petersen Events Center, continuing its winning streak with a 3-0 sweep of Penn State. Prior to the game, players received their ACC championship...

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) screams following a point during the Elite Eight matchup against Louisville on Saturday afternoon in the Fitzgerald Field House.

No. 1 Pitt volleyball easily sweeps No. 3 Penn State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2024

In a battle to earn the title of the best volleyball team in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, No. 1 Pitt swept No. 3 Penn State and not a single set was necessarily close — the Nittany Lions didn’t...

Pitt volleyball players huddle after a point during their game against Buffalo on Tuesday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Rivalry renewed: Pitt volleyball set to take on Penn State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 17, 2024

Far and away, Pitt women’s volleyball’s biggest game of the season so far is this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Petersen Events Center. The typical venue of Pitt basketball hosts a rivalry matchup of...

Sophomore Opposite Hitter Olivia Babcock is projected to play a successful 2024 season.

No. 1 Pitt defeats No. 23 USC in a sweep

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 11, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball is still dominant, even against USC, the No. 23 team in the county.  The Panthers defeated the Trojans in a sweep (31-29, 25-18, 25-16), and besides the first set,  Pitt dominated...

Sophomore middle blocker Bianca Garibaldi (20) celebrates a point during the women’s volleyball game against Penn State on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2024 at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball receives No. 1 ranking

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Pitt volleyball made history Monday afternoon as it was ranked No. 1 in the AVCA Coaches poll for the first time in program history. This is the first time a Pitt sports team was ranked No. 1 since the...

Senior libero Emmy Klika (12) keenly observes the match against Buffalo in the Fitzgerald Field House on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Pitt volleyball prepares for West Coast test, with two players at their best

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2024

No. 3 Pitt volleyball has another crucial West Coast trip this week, where the elite-ranked Panthers will face No. 20 USC in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, West Coast Conference preseason-favorite Pepperdine...

Pitt volleyball in the Fitzgerald Field House during its game against Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 7th.

Pitt volleyball starts the year in dominant fashion

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 2, 2024

No. 3 Pitt volleyball (2-0, ACC 0-0) traveled to Eugene, Oregon, for two games over the weekend and proved it’s still a national champion-caliber team.  The Panthers didn’t lose a set in their...

Kamalani Akeo talks with members of the women's volleyball coaching staff in 2021.

Kamalani Akeo: An unsung hero contributing to the success of Pitt volleyball

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer April 18, 2024
Pitt volleyball has earned three consecutive bids to the National Semifinal — and that doesn’t just happen out of nowhere. It happens because of coaches like Kamalani Akeo on the Panthers sideline.
First-year middle blocker Ryla Jones (9) celebrates during the women’s volleyball game against Penn State on Sunday afternoon in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt volleyball beats Penn State 3-1

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor April 17, 2024

Pitt women’s volleyball competed against Penn State on Sunday afternoon in the Fitzgerald Field House. Despite a slow first set, the Panthers were able to edge out Penn State in the remaining three sets....

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