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Column | Finally, I can be a fan again
By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
• April 19, 2023
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Pitt volleyball impresses against Ohio State, showcases depth without new additions
By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
• April 2, 2023
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‘It’s just surreal’: Oakland Zoo leaders travel to Greensboro, reflect on Pitt basketball’s tournament run
By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
• March 19, 2023
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From preschool to Pitt — lifelong friends Amelia Haywood and Lilly Comello share remarkable lacrosse journey
By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
• February 16, 2023
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Column | Pitt volleyball lands No. 8 in 2023 recruiting class, must revamp at middle blocker
By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
• January 24, 2023
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Winter sports recap: Men’s basketball, wrestling off to strong starts
By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
• January 9, 2023
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Men’s basketball takeaways: There’s reason for optimism in Oakland
By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
• January 9, 2023
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Patti, special teams lead Pitt to 37-35 Sun Bowl victory against No. 18 UCLA
By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
• December 30, 2022
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Slow starts doom No. 2 Pitt in Final Four, drop to No. 1 Louisville in five sets
By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
• December 16, 2022
![Redshirt junior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) celebrates after Pitts win against BYU in the second round of the NCAA womens volleyball tournament in the Petersen Events Center Saturday night.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DSC_0119-6-900x601.jpg)
No. 2 Pitt sweeps No. 7 BYU in record-breaking fashion, advances to third consecutive Sweet 16
By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 3, 2022
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