Pitt head coach Dan Fisher called an unbelievably early timeout in the third set against SMU. Pitt trailed 4-2 and the opposing team just earned two straight aces against the Panthers. Graduate student outside hitter Maya Tabron tabbed the Mustangs’ fifth and sixth aces of the game — the most aces Fisher’s team has allowed in one match all season long. It looked like Pitt may … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball consistently overpowering ranked opponents
No. 1 Pitt volleyball dominates No. 15 SMU in a sweep
Another top-15 match for No. 1 Pitt volleyball turned into another win for it. Pitt swept No. 15 SMU (25-17,25-18, 25-9) on Wednesday night, and the Panthers kept their undefeated record and advanced to 15-0. First set Pitt started the game slow against SMU and was down 8-6. But once Pitt got senior setter Rachel Fairbanks to the service line, the Panthers went on a 8-0 run … [Read more...] about No. 1 Pitt volleyball dominates No. 15 SMU in a sweep
Pitt Swimming & Diving takes its mark for the upcoming season
The Pitt swimming and diving team didn’t have to go far for its first meet of the season. The Panthers traveled down Forbes Avenue to compete against Carnegie Mellon at the CMU Relay Meet on Oct. 5. The meet was unusual for the Panthers in several ways. For one, Carnegie Mellon is Division III in swim and dive, a few steps down from the Division I Panthers. The structure of … [Read more...] about Pitt Swimming & Diving takes its mark for the upcoming season
No. 1 Pitt Men’s soccer shows its potential, dominates No. 6 Denver
No. 1 Pitt men’s soccer (10-1-0, 4-0 ACC) defeated No. 6 Denver (7-1-4, 2-0 SUMMIT) in a Monday night’s marquee matchup. Despite Denver ranking sixth in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, the Pioneers place first in Top Drawer Soccer. The duel of No. 1 teams presented the toughest opportunity remaining on the Panthers’ schedule. With the support of a standing-room-only crowd, … [Read more...] about No. 1 Pitt Men’s soccer shows its potential, dominates No. 6 Denver
Takeaways from Pitt’s victory in Chapel Hill
No. 22 Pitt football has broken the curse and defeated UNC in Chapel Hill for the first time in program history. In the process, the Panthers have secured their first 5-0 start since 1991. While Pitt made plenty of mistakes throughout the game, the team was fully in control for most of the game and did enough to outlast the Tar Heel attack. A handful of explosive offensive … [Read more...] about Takeaways from Pitt’s victory in Chapel Hill