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The Pitt News

Pitt volleyball celebrates a play at the match against Marquette in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Sept. 22.

No. 1 Pitt volleyball owns the Old Dominion State in weekend trip

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball swept both Virginia and Virginia Tech on a weekend trip to Virginia. Pitt (21-1 ACC 11-1) made easy work of the teams and used the time to flesh out its roster.  Starting off...

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball during Saturday night’s game against Ohio State in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt’s offense is a 10 out of 10; Fairbanks, Holstein leading Pitt fall sports

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Pitt fall sports are off to a stellar start this year, specifically, the two undefeated teams — No. 1-ranked volleyball is 12-0 and football is 4-0. Maybe it’s the tried-and-true head coaching experience...

First-year middle blocker Ryla Jones (9) smiles during Pitt volleyball’s game against Buffalo on Tuesday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Ryla Jones: ‘She doesn’t quit’

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 5, 2024

Playing the middle blocker position means you are in the opponent's face all game, matched up, trying to out-power, out-smart and out-duel the other team. It’s not a position for the weak. It’s not...

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball during Pitt volleyball’s game against Buffalo on Tuesday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt Volleyball sweeps Buffalo

By Amber Farabaugh, Staff Photographer September 3, 2024

Pitt volleyball won their third straight home opener with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-10, 25-15) sweep of Buffalo.

Head coach Dan Fisher speaks to the Pitt volleyball team after their match Fitzgerald Field House.

Feature | Pitt volleyball still has two more steps to climb

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2024

We all want something more in life — money, clothes, confidence. Pitt volleyball is in the same boat as the rest of us — they want more of something. More specifically, they want two more wins in the...

Opposite Hitter Rachel Fairbanks (10) celebrates at a match against Clemson.

Pitt volleyball served and set with must-see matchups in 2024

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 22, 2024

Last fall, Pitt volleyball found itself down 2-0 in sets against the No. 11 team in the country, the No. 4 team in the country and the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Panthers reverse-swept...

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

Pitt volleyball’s 2024 positional watchlist

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor August 21, 2024

Pitt’s 48-year drought could finally end in 2024. Pitt hasn’t won a team national championship in a varsity sport since Tony Dorsett led Pitt football to its ninth title in 1976. With Pitt volleyball...

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....

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball during Saturday night’s game against Ohio State in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt volleyball wins in 3 sets to Ohio State

By Ethan Shulman, Visual Editor March 25, 2024

Pitt women’s volleyball swept the Ohio State Buckeyes in three sets during Saturday afternoon’s game in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Senior opposite hitter Rachel Fairbanks (10) spikes the ball during Saturday night’s game against Ohio State in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball showcases future in spring game

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 24, 2024

Change is expected in the offseason, even for a program that made three consecutive Final Four appearances. For Pitt volleyball, even with change, some things stay the same, and that’s winning. In Pitt’s...

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