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Pitt volleyball in the Fitzgerald Field House during their game against Louisville on Saturday.

Preview | Pitt volleyball looks to qualify for its first-ever National Title game by taking down Nebraska on Thursday

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 13, 2023

The Final Four has become a yearly destination for head coach Dan Fisher’s Pitt volleyball program, as they are playing in their third straight National Semifinal. The Panthers will take the court on...

First-year opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) serves the ball in front of a record-setting crowd during Saturday afternoon's match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

Five Pitt volleyball players earn All-American honors, Olivia Babcock wins Freshman of the Year

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor December 13, 2023

With the NCAA Final Four on the horizon, Pitt volleyball received some morale-boosting news on Wednesday, as the AVCA bestowed five Panthers with All-American honors. First-year right-side hitter Olivia...

The Pitt Panthers celebrate their win against Washington State in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Washington State, advances to Elite Eight

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2023

After Pitt volleyball lost graduate student right-side hitter Courtney Buzzerio to graduation last season, the Panthers knew they would struggle to fill the hole left by her departure. But luckily for...

Junior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) celebrates after a point during Saturday night’s match against USC in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball defeats USC, advances to Sweet Sixteen

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 2, 2023

No. 1 Pitt volleyball (26-4, 16-2 ACC) had a tough challenge in the second round against No. 8 USC (19-13, Pac 12 12-8). But the Panthers handled the challenge and defeated the Trojans in four sets. “I...

Graduate student setter Lexis Akeo (1) celebrates a point during Friday night’s volleyball match against Coppin State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Coppin State in NCAA first-round

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2023

No. 1 Pitt (26-4, 16-2 ACC) didn’t mess around in their first-round matchup against Coppin State (27-4, MEAC 13-1) as the Panthers made easy work of the Eagles in a sweep.   The Panthers looked...

Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher yells during Pitt's game against BYU in the second round of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament in the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 3, 2022.

Preview | Pitt women’s volleyball hosts first round of NCAA tournament

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Postseason volleyball officially starts this weekend for No. 1 Pitt (25-4, ACC 16-2) as it faces Coppin State (27-4, MEAC 13-1) on Friday at 7 p.m. If Pitt takes care of business against Coppin State,...

Redshirt senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) spikes the ball during Saturday afternoon's match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

No. 7 Pitt volleyball reverse sweeps No. 4 Louisville in front of record setting crowd

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

No. 7 Pitt volleyball (23-4, 14-2 ACC) kept its ACC regular season championship and top-four seed in the NCAA tournament hopes alive as the Panthers defeated No. 4 Louisville (23-4, 14-3 ACC) in an epic...

First-year opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) spikes the ball in front of a record-setting crowd during Saturday afternoon's match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: No. 7 Pitt volleyball defeats No. 4 Louisville 3-2

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer November 18, 2023

Pitt women's volleyball defeated the Louisville Cardinals in reverse sweep comeback after falling 0-2 in the early sets. The highly anticipated match between No. 7 Pitt and No. 4 Louisville was complete...

Senior libero Ashley Browske (4) cheers during Pitt volleyball’s game against Louisville on Oct. 23, 2022.

No. 8 Pitt volleyball sweeps No. 9 Georgia Tech, establishes itself as contenders in the ACC

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

Pitt volleyball (22-4, 13-2 ACC) swept Georgia Tech (21-4, 12-3 ACC) on Friday night on the road. The Panthers did well at getting both blocks and kills. Pitt hit a .440 compared to Georgia Tech’s .057....

A Pitt player blocks the ball during their match against Virginia Tech Friday night in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt volleyball sweeps Virginia Tech 3-0

By Nate Yonamine, Senior Staff Photographer October 28, 2023

Pitt women's volleyball defeated Virginia Tech 3-0 Friday evening in the Fitzgerald Field House.

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