LOUISVILLE, Ky — Pitt and Louisville are no strangers to one another on the volleyball court. Thursday’s Final Four match marks the third season in a row where the two have played one another three times in a season. Each time in the third match, one ended the other’s season. Louisville eliminated Pitt in the Final Four two years ago. Pitt eliminated Louisville in the Elite … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball meets Louisville in Final Four again…
Head coach Dan Fisher wins AVCA Coach of the Year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pitt volleyball head coach Dan Fisher won AVCA National Coach of the Year on Thursday afternoon after leading his team to a 33-1 record — the best record in the NCAA. Fisher is the first Pitt volleyball head coach to win the prestigious honor. Fisher won ACC Coach of the Year earlier in the Year and has won that award three times in his coaching career at the … [Read more...] about Head coach Dan Fisher wins AVCA Coach of the Year
Olivia Babcock wins AVCA National Player of the Year
Pitt volleyball sophomore opposite hitter Olivia Babcock won AVCA National Player of the Year on Friday afternoon for her dominant 2024 season. Babcock totaled 538 kills with a .323 hitting percentage in her sophomore season. The Los Angeles, California native also tabbed 208 digs, 128 digs and a program record 71 aces in 2024. In 2023, Babcock won AVCA National Freshman of … [Read more...] about Olivia Babcock wins AVCA National Player of the Year
Frustrations in Final Four: Pitt volleyball collects fourth straight loss in Final Four
The best team in Pitt volleyball history fell short in the Final Four to Louisville on Thursday night, losing in four sets. Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly referred to the Panthers as “maybe the best team in the country,” even after the Cardinals beat the Panthers. And the fact that Pitt was debatably one of the best teams in the country according to the coach of a … [Read more...] about Frustrations in Final Four: Pitt volleyball collects fourth straight loss in Final Four
Pitt volleyball falls in Final Four for fourth straight season
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pitt volleyball’s season comes to an end in the Final Four for a fourth straight season, as it fell to Louisville in four sets. The Panthers had an excellent start to the match as it won the first set 25-21. But the Panthers couldn’t close out the second and third set as it led 23-22 in the second set and 23-19 ln the third set. Louisville dominated the … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball falls in Final Four for fourth straight season