Pitt volleyball sweeps Boston College, bouncing back from initial losses
By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer
October 11, 2020
In a year fraught with uncertainty, the No. 11 Pitt women’s volleyball team has returned to their refreshing consistency.
Soccer outshines preseason favorites volleyball early
By Marshall Worth, Staff Writer
September 28, 2020
In addition to Pitt football’s headline-grabbing win over conference rival Louisville on Saturday, other Panther teams had a busy and largely triumphant weekend. Both men’s and women’s soccer picked up road wins, taking down Notre Dame and The Citadel, respectively. Pitt volleyball did not experience that same success, though, as the team fell to Syracuse twice in back-to-back nights.
Pitt placed in geographic pods for remainder of fall sports
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
September 6, 2020
After ensuring that the fall football season was feasible amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Atlantic Coast Conference moved to establish guidelines for the five other fall sports its member schools play.
ACC announces fall sports plans: what are they and what do they mean for Pitt?
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
August 17, 2020
After a summer of ambiguity, the Atlantic Coast Conference released an updated schedule in late July for ensuing fall sports seasons, creating a separate plan for football and the rest of the fall sports.
Panthers fall 2020 season preview
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
July 19, 2020
As potential fall sports seasons loom, here’s your guide to each Panther team heading into the 2020 season
ACC announces delay for some fall sports
By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor
July 9, 2020
The Atlantic Coast Conference Board of Directors announced Thursday afternoon that the beginning of fall Olympic sports will be delayed until Sept. 1. Pitt’s men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball and cross country are among the affected sports. ACC field hockey programs will also be subject to the delay, but will not apply to Pitt, which does not have a program.
Amid uncertainties, Pitt volleyball aims to build off historic season in 2020
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
July 7, 2020
The gut-wrenching image of Pitt volleyball’s seniors in tears after last season came to a shocking end still rings through to Pitt fans many months later. The team with an unblemished resumé that set new program highs the entire season had once again found itself eliminated in the NCAA Tournament’s first weekend of matches.
Additional athletes to return to campus on June 29
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
June 23, 2020
Two weeks after Pitt welcomed football players back to campus for a phased return to voluntary offseason activity, Pitt Athletics announced Tuesday that five other Panther teams will return on June 29 for a similar process.
Pitt hosts virtual Panthers’ Choice Awards amidst pandemic
By Marshall Worth, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
Pitt Athletics hosted its third annual Panthers' Choice Awards Wednesday, celebrating student-athlete achievements in academics, athletics and citizenship.
Pitt athletes ad-lib training at home
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
April 13, 2020
Organized sports in the United States are now paused due to coronavirus concerns, and the athletic world has come to a grinding halt. But players still need to stay ready for next season.