Pitt Volleyball Season Preview: Six Questions about the 2025 Team

The newsletter restarts in a new place — publishing every Monday and Thursday morning unless I am too tired.

Is Pittsburgh Getting a Pro Volleyball Team?

Plus (most of) Pitt's 2025 volleyball schedule, Dan Fisher talks Torrey Stafford, and Babcock vs. the world's best

Incoming freshman Samara Coleman leaves Pitt, joins TCU

Pitt currently has one outside hitter on its roster for spring practice

Stafford leaving for Texas, Fisher staying put, and other Pitt Volleyball news

Pitt's star outside hitter is leaving the Panthers after her sophomore season

Wait Till Next Year

Pitt's Final Four loss stings, as have the others. But they're not done yet.

Final Four Preview, But Not Predictions

A look at all four teams and how Pitt stacks up.

Second-Set Comeback Joins Pantheon of All-Time Pitt Volleyball Moments

As Pitt heads to a fourth straight Final Four, here's a little bit of holiday gratitude for how we got here.

You Don't Need to be Perfect... Just Win

It's the mindset of the author, and hopefully the team, heading into the Sweet 16

Great Expectations for Pitt and Fans Ahead of Volleyball's Sweet 16

Even with record-setting tournament crowds, there is more to be done at the Pete

Read the ESPN feature, email a KDKA-TV reporter, listen to Semple Fi

It's a quick one today.

#1 Pitt Volleyball Gets a Tough, But Not Unfair, Blow in the NCAA Bracket

Plus some good news for fans about the venue for Pitt's home matches

Pitt Wins a Tougher-Than-Ever ACC

Bigger goals are ahead, but let's take a moment to celebrate a major conference title

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Bandwagoner's Guide to the NCAA Volleyball Tournament

Everything you wanted to know about December Madness but were afraid to ask

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What if Dan Fisher leaves Pitt to coach the U.S. Women's National Team?

And other follow-up questions for which I don't necessarily have a good answer.

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Pitt Volleyball, and Olivia Babcock in particular, is ready for the spotlight

And if you stick around to the end, there's a fun story from Sunday's match.

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Three Questions as Pitt Volleyball Wraps Up the Regular Season

Only a few matches left before the NCAA Tournament, so what is there to settle?

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College Volleyball Should Have an All-Star Game

And yes, Pitt would be *very* well represented on the team this season

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LISTEN: Pitt Volleyball podcast with Zack from Semple Fi

Hey, a special Friday edition of the Bandwagoner's Guide!

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No Matter What Happens, Let's Enjoy Pitt's Current Dominance

It's something I'm telling myself, so I thought I would tell you too.

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Pitt Fans, Mark Your Calendars Now and Consider an NCAA Tournament Trip

There's nothing wrong with fans doing a little planning in advance for December.

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A 6-2 Offense, a Flood Warning, and How Pitt Keeps Winning When Things Go Wrong

NCAA Volleyball's #1 team won the weekend even as the head coach had to deviate from the script

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Pitt's New AD, Listen Up: Volleyball Is a Startup Worth Your Investment

The athletic department's stock portfolio need not only include football and basketball

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Why Pitt's #2 'Seed' Doesn't Bother Me

The top of the bracket gets the attention, but it's the matchups that matter

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With TV ratings, attendance on the rise, the spotlight is about to shine bright on Pitt Volleyball

The next week and a half will be crucial for Pitt's big dreams