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Preview | Pitt volleyball’s roadmap to hosting an NCAA regional

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer • November 17, 2021

The 2021 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball tournament is just around the corner and the No. 3 Panthers (24-2, 13-2 ACC) are still very much in control of their own destiny.

Take 5 | Duquesne could be dangerous in the FCS, Dallas Cowboys are contenders

By The Pitt News Staff • October 8, 2021

In this week’s edition of the Take 5, The Pitt News sports desk gives their opinions on everything from the Duquesne Dukes’ chances of making some noise in the FCS playoffs to the MLB needing to restructure their playoff format.

Pitt women’s lacrosse finds new home for inaugural 2022 season

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer • September 13, 2021

Pitt women’s lacrosse announced Monday afternoon that it will call Highmark Stadium on Pittsburgh's South Side home for their inaugural 2022 season.

‘We Not Me’: Pitt football embraces selfless 2021 mantra

By Richie Smiechowski, For The Pitt News • August 31, 2021

While each player’s name, appearance, jersey number and position may differ, there was one constant among each athlete on the field that Thursday and every day of training camp thus far — the word “TEAM” was on the back of their jerseys instead of the players’ last names.

Pitt track and field father-son coaching duo look to build upon award-winning season

By Richie Smiechowski, For The Pitt News • August 18, 2021

Fast forward to 2021 and Webb III, better known as “Coach Zo,” has led the jumps and multis teams for a decade as an assistant coach. The 2020-21 season was unquestionably his most successful year to date.