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Redshirt junior Stephanie Williams spikes the ball during Pitt’s 3-0 victory over North Dakota Tuesday night. (Photo by David Donlick | Staff Photographer)

Pitt volleyball sweeps North Dakota for 18th straight win

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • October 10, 2018
The No. 6 Pitt volleyball team took care of business at home Tuesday night, sweeping North Dakota in straight sets to remain unbeaten.
Junior Nika Markovic (17) celebrated Pitt’s 3-1 victory over Florida State Sept. 30.

Weekend Sports: Homecoming brings mixed results

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • October 8, 2018
In addition to the football team's big win Saturday, several other Pitt sports teams contributed quality performances over the weekend, most notably the volleyball and soccer teams.
Junior Nika Markovic (17) celebrates at Pitt’s 3-1 victory over Florida State Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer)

Weekend Sports: Pitt volleyball, softball continue dominance while soccer teams stumble

By Andrew Kelly, For the Pitt News • September 30, 2018
Volleyball and softball led the way for Pitt sports over the weekend, picking up two wins each. The Panthers’ soccer teams, meanwhile, didn’t fare so well.
Sophomore Kayla Lund had 23 kills in the team’s victory over College of Charleston Sept. 14.

Volleyball picks up the slack for Pitt sports over weekend

By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer • September 24, 2018
While Pitt's soccer teams didn’t fare so well, volleyball picked up the slack by sweeping Virginia Tech for the Panthers' 13th straight win.
Senior Kamalani Akeo (3) and redshirt senior Angela Seman (16) celebrate during the third set. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

Volleyball sweeps Virginia in ACC opener

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 20, 2018
The Panthers came into Wednesday night’s game riding a perfect 5-0 record in ACC openers, and extended that streak to six with a dominant 3-0 win over the Cavaliers.
Redshirt senior Angela Seman bumps the ball during Pitt’s 3-1 victory over Dayton September 7. (Photo by Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer)

Column: Pitt is a volleyball school now

By Stephen Thompson, For the Pitt News • September 19, 2018
The Pitt volleyball team is driven, experienced and talented — and they deserve all the support our Panther community can give them.
Pitt softball began its season Sunday afternoon with 8-1 and 5-3 victories in a doubleheader against Slippery Rock.

Weekend recap: Volleyball, softball teams pick up two wins apiece

By Griffin Floyd, For the Pitt News • September 16, 2018
Pitt’s sports teams represented the University well over the weekend, going a combined 4-1.
Junior Nika Markovic started playing volleyball at the age of 7 and was named to the All-ACC First Team, AVCA All-East Coast Region First Team and was given an AVCA All-American Honorable Mention in 2017.

Nika Markovic: Slovenian student serves success

By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer • September 14, 2018
When Nika Markovic decommitted from the University of San Francisco, she had no idea she would end up at Pitt. Born in Braslovce, Slovenia, Markovic began playing volleyball at the age of 7. No-one - not even her - thought volleyball would be her sport.
Redshirt senior Angela Seman bumps the ball during Pitt’s 3-1 victory over Dayton September 7. (Photo by Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer)

Weekend Recap: Volleyball stays unbeaten, men’s soccer falls in nail-biter

By Stephen Thompson, For the Pitt News • September 10, 2018
Panther teams faced off against a stacked lineup of nationally ranked teams in volleyball, soccer and cross country over the weekend, achieving mixed results.
Sophomore Edward Kizza (9) accomplished his first career hat trick during this Monday’s 6-1 victory over Delaware. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer)

Panther Spotlight: Kayla Lund, Edward Kizza, Anna Rico

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • August 28, 2018
Although the fall sports season is barely a week old, several Panthers have already begun to establish themselves as playmakers on their respective teams.
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