Abby Schnable
@abbyschnable.bsky.social
Covering college sports for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Mostly Pitt VB and Duquesne MBB | Formerly Loyola Chicago and Wisconsin Hoops | LUC 21 | aschnable@post-gazette.com | She/her/hers
Dan Fisher called it one of the best springs #Pitt volleyball has had. The Panthers won all three of it's open scrimmages, including a five-setter with reigning national champ Penn State.
Here are my biggest takeaways from the spring scrimmages:
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Here are my biggest takeaways from the spring scrimmages:
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Three takeaways from Pitt volleyball's spring scrimmages
Pitt volleyball had three open scrimmages this past week and showcased what they have in store for the 2025-26 season. There were a lot of question marks...
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April 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Dan Fisher called it one of the best springs #Pitt volleyball has had. The Panthers won all three of it's open scrimmages, including a five-setter with reigning national champ Penn State.
Here are my biggest takeaways from the spring scrimmages:
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Here are my biggest takeaways from the spring scrimmages:
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FINAL: #Pitt 3, Michigan 1
The Panthers takes set four 25-18. Olivia Babcock absolutely dominated with X kills, despite having two blockers on her just about every time.
The Panthers takes set four 25-18. Olivia Babcock absolutely dominated with X kills, despite having two blockers on her just about every time.
April 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
FINAL: #Pitt 3, Michigan 1
The Panthers takes set four 25-18. Olivia Babcock absolutely dominated with X kills, despite having two blockers on her just about every time.
The Panthers takes set four 25-18. Olivia Babcock absolutely dominated with X kills, despite having two blockers on her just about every time.
Michigan calls a timeout with #Pitt up 7-2. Haiti Tautua'a and Sophia Gregoire each have aces and Olivia Babcock has two kills in this fourth set.
April 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Michigan calls a timeout with #Pitt up 7-2. Haiti Tautua'a and Sophia Gregoire each have aces and Olivia Babcock has two kills in this fourth set.
SET THREE: Michigan 25, #Pitt 18
The Wolverines were just doing everything right and really forcing the Panthers into some difficult positions. Pitt hit just .121 in the third. We're heading to a fourth.
The Wolverines were just doing everything right and really forcing the Panthers into some difficult positions. Pitt hit just .121 in the third. We're heading to a fourth.
April 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
SET THREE: Michigan 25, #Pitt 18
The Wolverines were just doing everything right and really forcing the Panthers into some difficult positions. Pitt hit just .121 in the third. We're heading to a fourth.
The Wolverines were just doing everything right and really forcing the Panthers into some difficult positions. Pitt hit just .121 in the third. We're heading to a fourth.
Dan Fisher calls a timeout as Michigan has extended its lead to 20-17. #Pitt struggling with Valentina Vaulet who has six kills — three of which came in this set.
April 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Dan Fisher calls a timeout as Michigan has extended its lead to 20-17. #Pitt struggling with Valentina Vaulet who has six kills — three of which came in this set.
SET TWO: #Pitt 25, Michigan 17
The middles are on fire. Bre Kelley and Ryla Jones each have five kills. Abbey Emch not fair behind with 3. Blaire Bayless leads the squad with 6. Olivia Babcock also with 5.
The middles are on fire. Bre Kelley and Ryla Jones each have five kills. Abbey Emch not fair behind with 3. Blaire Bayless leads the squad with 6. Olivia Babcock also with 5.
April 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
SET TWO: #Pitt 25, Michigan 17
The middles are on fire. Bre Kelley and Ryla Jones each have five kills. Abbey Emch not fair behind with 3. Blaire Bayless leads the squad with 6. Olivia Babcock also with 5.
The middles are on fire. Bre Kelley and Ryla Jones each have five kills. Abbey Emch not fair behind with 3. Blaire Bayless leads the squad with 6. Olivia Babcock also with 5.
Timeout Michigan. #Pitt is on a 3-0 run with two of those points coming from freshman middle Abbey Emch. She has three kills on four swings with no errors. Blaire Bayless and Ryla Jones leading the Panthers with five kills apiece.
April 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Timeout Michigan. #Pitt is on a 3-0 run with two of those points coming from freshman middle Abbey Emch. She has three kills on four swings with no errors. Blaire Bayless and Ryla Jones leading the Panthers with five kills apiece.
First set: #Pitt 25, Michigan 17
Sophie Gregoire with her second ace of the game. Ryla Jones with a big performance of five kills and a hitting percentage of .667. The team as a whole hit .296 while holding Michigan to .167.
Sophie Gregoire with her second ace of the game. Ryla Jones with a big performance of five kills and a hitting percentage of .667. The team as a whole hit .296 while holding Michigan to .167.
April 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
First set: #Pitt 25, Michigan 17
Sophie Gregoire with her second ace of the game. Ryla Jones with a big performance of five kills and a hitting percentage of .667. The team as a whole hit .296 while holding Michigan to .167.
Sophie Gregoire with her second ace of the game. Ryla Jones with a big performance of five kills and a hitting percentage of .667. The team as a whole hit .296 while holding Michigan to .167.
Starters for #Pitt VB vs. Michigan
RS Olivia Babcock
OH Blaire Bayless
OH Sophie Gregoire
MB Bre Kelley
MB Ryla Jones
S Haiti Tautua'a
L/DS Emery Dupes
RS Olivia Babcock
OH Blaire Bayless
OH Sophie Gregoire
MB Bre Kelley
MB Ryla Jones
S Haiti Tautua'a
L/DS Emery Dupes
April 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Starters for #Pitt VB vs. Michigan
RS Olivia Babcock
OH Blaire Bayless
OH Sophie Gregoire
MB Bre Kelley
MB Ryla Jones
S Haiti Tautua'a
L/DS Emery Dupes
RS Olivia Babcock
OH Blaire Bayless
OH Sophie Gregoire
MB Bre Kelley
MB Ryla Jones
S Haiti Tautua'a
L/DS Emery Dupes
Hello from the Fitzgerald Field House! #Pitt volleyball has a spring scrimmage against Michigan at 1 p.m.
The Panthers are 2-0 in spring games this week.
The Panthers are 2-0 in spring games this week.
April 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Hello from the Fitzgerald Field House! #Pitt volleyball has a spring scrimmage against Michigan at 1 p.m.
The Panthers are 2-0 in spring games this week.
The Panthers are 2-0 in spring games this week.
A 2-yard touchdown throw from Eli Holstein to Cam Sapp to put Gold within three points of Blue. Not much time to do anything as it's Blue ball with 31 seconds to play.
April 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A 2-yard touchdown throw from Eli Holstein to Cam Sapp to put Gold within three points of Blue. Not much time to do anything as it's Blue ball with 31 seconds to play.
Touchdown Gold. Eli Holstein hands the ball to WR turned RB Justin Cook for a 4-yarder. Kick is good and Gold is on the board. Blue leads 17-7 with 7:45 to play in #Pitt's spring game.
April 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Touchdown Gold. Eli Holstein hands the ball to WR turned RB Justin Cook for a 4-yarder. Kick is good and Gold is on the board. Blue leads 17-7 with 7:45 to play in #Pitt's spring game.
END OF Q3: Blue 17, Gold 0
Who would've thought true freshman Mason Heintschel would be the most consistent quarterback in today's game??
Who would've thought true freshman Mason Heintschel would be the most consistent quarterback in today's game??
April 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
END OF Q3: Blue 17, Gold 0
Who would've thought true freshman Mason Heintschel would be the most consistent quarterback in today's game??
Who would've thought true freshman Mason Heintschel would be the most consistent quarterback in today's game??
HALF: Blue 10, Gold 0
Honestly a pretty entertaining first half. DB Shadarian Harrison with an interception, LB Kyle Louis with a touchdown pass to Zion Fowler-El, sacks from Braylan Lovelace (Gold-Holstein) and Francis Brewu (Blue-Dugger).
Honestly a pretty entertaining first half. DB Shadarian Harrison with an interception, LB Kyle Louis with a touchdown pass to Zion Fowler-El, sacks from Braylan Lovelace (Gold-Holstein) and Francis Brewu (Blue-Dugger).
April 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
HALF: Blue 10, Gold 0
Honestly a pretty entertaining first half. DB Shadarian Harrison with an interception, LB Kyle Louis with a touchdown pass to Zion Fowler-El, sacks from Braylan Lovelace (Gold-Holstein) and Francis Brewu (Blue-Dugger).
Honestly a pretty entertaining first half. DB Shadarian Harrison with an interception, LB Kyle Louis with a touchdown pass to Zion Fowler-El, sacks from Braylan Lovelace (Gold-Holstein) and Francis Brewu (Blue-Dugger).
END OF Q1: Blue 10, Gold 0
Pat Narduzzi said he had some tricks up his sleeve for today's game, but I definitely didn't expect a Kyle Louis touchdown pass. Lots of errors from the Gold team early. But again. It's early.
Pat Narduzzi said he had some tricks up his sleeve for today's game, but I definitely didn't expect a Kyle Louis touchdown pass. Lots of errors from the Gold team early. But again. It's early.
April 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
END OF Q1: Blue 10, Gold 0
Pat Narduzzi said he had some tricks up his sleeve for today's game, but I definitely didn't expect a Kyle Louis touchdown pass. Lots of errors from the Gold team early. But again. It's early.
Pat Narduzzi said he had some tricks up his sleeve for today's game, but I definitely didn't expect a Kyle Louis touchdown pass. Lots of errors from the Gold team early. But again. It's early.
Kyle Louis is apparently an offensive unit, too. He takes a snap at RB and throws a touchdown pass to Zion Fowler-El. Sam Carpenter makes the extra kick. The Blue team led by freshman QB Mason Heintschel takes a 10-0 lead with 20 seconds left in the first quarter. #Pitt.
April 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Kyle Louis is apparently an offensive unit, too. He takes a snap at RB and throws a touchdown pass to Zion Fowler-El. Sam Carpenter makes the extra kick. The Blue team led by freshman QB Mason Heintschel takes a 10-0 lead with 20 seconds left in the first quarter. #Pitt.
Braylan Lovelace with the first sack of the game on Eli Holstein. Not the best start for QB1. He's got an interception and a sack already. Just six minutes in the first quarter.
April 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Braylan Lovelace with the first sack of the game on Eli Holstein. Not the best start for QB1. He's got an interception and a sack already. Just six minutes in the first quarter.
Blue team takes a 3-0 lead after a field goal from Sam Carpenter. Great start to the drive with Shadarian Harrison picking off Eli Holstein to give Blue the ball. Mason Heintschel at QB with at least three completed passes and just one incomplete.
April 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Blue team takes a 3-0 lead after a field goal from Sam Carpenter. Great start to the drive with Shadarian Harrison picking off Eli Holstein to give Blue the ball. Mason Heintschel at QB with at least three completed passes and just one incomplete.
This year's #Pitt football Conway Winners are WR Kenny Johnson and DB Shadarian Harrison. The award is given to the most improved Pitt player on offense and defense during the spring season.
April 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This year's #Pitt football Conway Winners are WR Kenny Johnson and DB Shadarian Harrison. The award is given to the most improved Pitt player on offense and defense during the spring season.
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Good stuff from @abbyschnable.bsky.social after an eventful final day of spring practices on the South Side: Pat Narduzzi comments on the House settlement and roster changes; Kade Bell tweaking, updating his offense ahead of Year 2.
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Pitt football notebook: Pat Narduzzi weighs in on NCAA settlement roster changes
There are a lot of changes imminent in the college sports landscape, with the House v. NCAA settlement close to being approved. While changes won’t...
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April 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Good stuff from @abbyschnable.bsky.social after an eventful final day of spring practices on the South Side: Pat Narduzzi comments on the House settlement and roster changes; Kade Bell tweaking, updating his offense ahead of Year 2.
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A source was able to confirm to @abbyschnable.bsky.social that Pitt point guard Jaland Lowe is in the transfer portal. The Athletic's Tobias Bass was first to report the news.
April 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A source was able to confirm to @abbyschnable.bsky.social that Pitt point guard Jaland Lowe is in the transfer portal. The Athletic's Tobias Bass was first to report the news.
Starters for #Pitt vs. Louisville:
RS Olivia Babcock
OH Torrey Stafford
OH Valeria Vazquez Gomez
MB Bre Kelley
MB Ryla Jones
S Rachel Fairbanks
L/DS Emmy Klika
RS Olivia Babcock
OH Torrey Stafford
OH Valeria Vazquez Gomez
MB Bre Kelley
MB Ryla Jones
S Rachel Fairbanks
L/DS Emmy Klika
November 28, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Starters for #Pitt vs. Louisville:
RS Olivia Babcock
OH Torrey Stafford
OH Valeria Vazquez Gomez
MB Bre Kelley
MB Ryla Jones
S Rachel Fairbanks
L/DS Emmy Klika
RS Olivia Babcock
OH Torrey Stafford
OH Valeria Vazquez Gomez
MB Bre Kelley
MB Ryla Jones
S Rachel Fairbanks
L/DS Emmy Klika