In his final article with The Pitt News, Sports Editor Richie Smiechowski reflects on his time with the desk and how he’s more than ready for the transition from volleyball beat writer to volleyball season ticket holder.
Pitt volleyball looked comfortable in their 3-1 spring game victory over Ohio State, showcasing depth even without their six new additions. While the lineup is far from solidified, head coach Dan Fisher is pleased with the personnel he has in front of him.
Leadership from Pitt basketball’s student section, the Oakland Zoo, has loyally traveled alongside the team through their NCAA tournament run. They hope to provide both the players and the fans with an extra boost of energy for as long as the Panthers journey lasts.
First-year Pitt lacrosse players Amelia Haywood and Lilly Comello are no strangers to each other — they’ve gone to school together since they were three, and 15 years later are the first two official walk-on players in program history.
Pitt volleyball head coach Dan Fisher is gearing up for the future, boasting the country’s No. 8 ranked 2023 recruiting class. Sports Editor Richie Smiechowski takes a deep dive into next year's roster, highlighting the team’s remaining gaps.
While most Pitt students spent the winter break enjoying the holiday season, the Panthers continued their respective seasons. With plenty of time left for the winter sports calendar, here’s how the athletic department fared over the last few weeks.
For the first time since 2016, there is genuine optimism surrounding the Pitt men’s basketball team. Sports editor Richie Smiechowski gives takeaways from the first leg of their season and how they’ve gotten to this point.
Quarterback Nick Patti defended his status as a bowl game specialist, leading Pitt to a 37-35 victory against No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl. Kicker Ben Sauls went 5-5 in the game and made the game winning field goal late.
No. 2 Pitt volleyball couldn’t escape slow starts against No. 1 Louisville in the Final Four, as they fell in five sets to their conference foe. Louisville is the first ACC volleyball team to ever reach the National Championship.
No. 2 Pitt volleyball looked dominant Saturday night in their second round NCAA tournament matchup against No. 7 BYU. The Panthers swept the Cougars behind record-setting performances from Courtney Buzzerio and Rachel Fairbanks.
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