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Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

San Jose State’s starting outside hitter, redshirt senior Blaire Fleming, is the focus of a lawsuit against her. The situation was all the more complicated as her teammate, senior setter Brooke Slusser,...

Sophomore right-side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) prepares to hit the ball during the volleyball game against Georgia Tech in the Fitzgerald Field House on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Pitt volleyball takes home nine All-ACC honors

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2024

Pitt volleyball earned multiple prestigious ACC honors for its performance in the 2024 regular season.  Pitt already earned an outright ACC Championship in conference play by going 19-1. Every Pitt...

A chat with the Pitt Volleyball icon Cat Flood

A chat with the Pitt Volleyball icon Cat Flood

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2024
On this episode of “The Pitt News Sports Podcast,” assistant sports editor Matthew Scabilloni talks with Cat Flood, an outside hitter for Pitt Volleyball. Flood talks about life as a graduate student, as well as her position in the ACC. This podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Audio edited by Emma Hannan
Pitt volleyball celebrates its win against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 25.

Pitt volleyball prepares for Thanksgiving week matchups

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Coming off four straight sweeps at the Fitzgerald Field House against UNC, Duke, Florida State and Miami, No. 1 Pitt prepares for four crucial ACC games this Thanksgiving week.  With a 25-1 overall...

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...

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