It’s a force of habit now, as Pitt volleyball is headed to its fourth consecutive Final Four after sweeping Kentucky in the Elite Eight. Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks and senior libero Emmy Klika have made a trip to the Final Four in every year of their Pitt careers. Graduate student serving specialist Cat Flood has been to the Final Four all but one of her years at Pitt, and … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball headed to its fourth consecutive Final Four
Preview | No. 1 Pitt goes Duck hunting against Oregon
The Pitt volleyball team is in the Sweet Sixteen for the fifth consecutive year but with more pressure than ever. The Panthers, for the first time in program history, are the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and the front-runners in the Pittsburgh Regional to play in the Final Four next weekend. Even with Pitt having an inside track to make it to Louisville for the … [Read more...] about Preview | No. 1 Pitt goes Duck hunting against Oregon
Pitt volleyball heads to fifth consecutive Elite Eight.
Pitt volleyball is elite. Pitt fans already knew that, but it proved it a fact against Oregon, beating the Ducks in five sets and advancing to the team’s fifth consecutive Elite Eight. “This is the NCAA tournament,” head coach Dan Fisher said. “It’s going to be tough. It’s going to be ugly at times, and sometimes you need your B and C game and just an incredible gritty effort … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball heads to fifth consecutive Elite Eight.
Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need
In the current day of social media and NIL, college athletes across the nation are given the opportunity to make a name for themselves on and off the field. Many athletes have gained a following and can use these platforms in different ways. Pitt senior linebacker Brandon George knew he wanted to use his to do good and support something that meant a lot to him personally. With … [Read more...] about Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need
Preview | Pitt volleyball faces off against Oklahoma in second round
Following No. 1 Pitt volleyball’s sweep of Morehead State, the Panthers face Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma had to defeat UTEP via a reverse sweep in the first round. The Miners dominated the first and second set, winning 25-19 and 25-22, respectively. But it was all Sooners in the third, fourth and fifth sets, winning 25-19, 25-21 and 15-9, … [Read more...] about Preview | Pitt volleyball faces off against Oklahoma in second round