Of all the teams Pitt volleyball has played in the Final Four, this year is the easiest. But that’s not to say it will be easy for Pitt. Texas A&M just beat the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Texas A&M has someone who played for the USA Senior National Team in senior opposite hitter Logan Lednicky. And Texas A&M is peaking at the right time. Earning a … [Read more...] about Column | If there’s a time for Pitt volleyball to get over the Final Four hump, it’s now
Deja Vu: Pitt loses in the Final Four for the fifth straight season
Pitt continues to make it to the Final Four, but it also continues to lose in the Final Four. This year it was swept by Texas A&M, 27-29, 21-25, 20-25. It’s a great problem to have, but a very frustrating one because Pitt has repeatedly shown it is a dominant force in college volleyball, but when it comes to this specific game, it’s just not. “I’m proud of being … [Read more...] about Deja Vu: Pitt loses in the Final Four for the fifth straight season
What Pitt fans should know before Pitt volleyball takes on Texas A&M
Tonight, Dec. 17, Pitt volleyball (30-4, ACC 18-2) takes on Texas A&M (27-4, SEC 14-1) in the National Semifinal at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, in what is Pitt’s fifth try to make the National Championship game and Texas A&M’s first. The Leadup This National Semifinal matchup marks the second time the two programs have ever played one another. Pitt won … [Read more...] about What Pitt fans should know before Pitt volleyball takes on Texas A&M
Pitt volleyball defeats Purdue and is heading to fifth consecutive Final Four
Like clockwork, Pitt volleyball is headed to the Final Four for a fifth straight year, after it beat Purdue in four sets — 25-22, 25-21, 22-25, 25-17. “I just think the fact that we keep doing this just shows how strong of a team we are consistently,” junior opposite hitter Olivia Babcock said. “I feel like we put in so much work this season, so I feel like this season means a … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball defeats Purdue and is heading to fifth consecutive Final Four
Pitt volleyball takes Minnesota in straight sets, advancing to the Elite Eight
With a spot in the NCAA Regional Final on the line, Pitt volleyball delivered when it mattered most. Following their recent victory over Michigan on Saturday, the Panthers took down the Wolverines’ fellow Big Ten competitor, Minnesota, in straight sets — 25-16, 25-24 and 25-22. “[Minnesota] pushed us and made us uncomfortable,” head coach Dan Fisher said. “We weren’t as crisp … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball takes Minnesota in straight sets, advancing to the Elite Eight