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The Pitt News

The Pitt Panthers celebrate their win against Washington State in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Washington State, advances to Elite Eight

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2023

After Pitt volleyball lost graduate student right-side hitter Courtney Buzzerio to graduation last season, the Panthers knew they would struggle to fill the hole left by her departure. But luckily for...

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) and graduate student middle blocker Chiamaka Nwokolo (20) jump to block a ball during Friday night’s volleyball match against Coppin State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt volleyball prepares for Sweet Sixteen

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2023

No. 1 Pitt (27-4, ACC 16-2) volleyball has continued their winning ways and gets another weekend of NCAA Tournament play in Pittsburgh. The Panthers take on No. 4 Washington State (26-7, Pac-12 14-6) Thursday...

Junior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets up a spike for a teammate during Saturday night’s match against USC in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball shines in early postseason play but must play with confidence to return to the Final Four

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

No. 1 Pitt volleyball showed out in rounds one and two of the NCAA tournament. The Panthers beat Coppin State in a sweep and then USC 3-1. Their victories highlight the team’s potential in the tournament....

First-year setter Haiti Tautua'a (25) dances among teammates after their win against USC in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday night.

Photos: Pitt defeats USC in second round of NCAA tournament

By Ethan Shulman, Visual Editor December 3, 2023

The Pitt Panthers defeated the University of Southern California Trojans 3-1 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday Night.

Junior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) celebrates after a point during Saturday night’s match against USC in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball defeats USC, advances to Sweet Sixteen

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 2, 2023

No. 1 Pitt volleyball (26-4, 16-2 ACC) had a tough challenge in the second round against No. 8 USC (19-13, Pac 12 12-8). But the Panthers handled the challenge and defeated the Trojans in four sets. “I...

First-year opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) serves the ball in front of a record-setting crowd during Saturday afternoon's match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Pitt volleyball displayed selflessness, courage in their dominant regular season

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer November 28, 2023

No. 4 Pitt (25-4, ACC 16-2) volleyball winning their second consecutive ACC Title, the program's fifth in seven years, didn’t just happen by chance. These honors were accomplished because of the culture...

Pitt’s Chinaza Ndee (5) prepares to hit the ball at a game against the University of Virginia at Fitzgerald Field House on Sept. 29.

Pitt volleyball awarded a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2023

Pitt volleyball (25-4, 16-2 ACC) was awarded a No. 1 seed in the lower left region of the NCAA tournament. The ACC champions — along with Stanford, Wisconsin and Nebraska — can potentially host the...

First-year Olivia Babcock (5) serves during a match against Georgia Tech at the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 6.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Syracuse, claims share of ACC championship

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Pitt volleyball (25-4, 16-2 ACC) swept Syracuse (2-26, 0-18 ACC) on the road to claim a share of the 2023 ACC championship with Florida State. This marks their second consecutive ACC championship, and...

Redshirt senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) spikes the ball during Saturday afternoon's match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

No. 7 Pitt volleyball reverse sweeps No. 4 Louisville in front of record setting crowd

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

No. 7 Pitt volleyball (23-4, 14-2 ACC) kept its ACC regular season championship and top-four seed in the NCAA tournament hopes alive as the Panthers defeated No. 4 Louisville (23-4, 14-3 ACC) in an epic...

First-year opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) spikes the ball in front of a record-setting crowd during Saturday afternoon's match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: No. 7 Pitt volleyball defeats No. 4 Louisville 3-2

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer November 18, 2023

Pitt women's volleyball defeated the Louisville Cardinals in reverse sweep comeback after falling 0-2 in the early sets. The highly anticipated match between No. 7 Pitt and No. 4 Louisville was complete...

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