Coming off an upset loss to Miami, the question was how Pitt volleyball would respond — especially with emotions running high. The last time Dan Fisher’s squad played in Tallahassee, Florida State stunned the Panthers with an upset in 2023. Only Olivia Babcock remains from that roster, but the sting of that loss lingered.

For libero Emery Dupes, who transferred from Florida State, Sunday marked a return to familiar territory. Yet Pitt didn’t flinch, seizing control early and never looking back in a commanding 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-21) sweep of the Seminoles.

Pitt dominated the opening set from the first serve, seizing an early lead and never letting Florida State get close. The Panthers offense was sharp, hitting .323, while their defense stifled the Seminoles to just a .029 hitting perc

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