Pitt Panthers volleyball sophomore right side hitter Olivia Babcock received the top award in the sport for her play in 2024. The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) named Babcock the National Player of the Year,

In the aftermath of one of the most disappointing defeats by any team in Pitt history, the Panthers’ Olivia Babcock received the expected consolation prize Friday when she was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Year.

Pitt volleyball star Olivia Babcock was honored with the prestigious recognition of AVCA National Player of the Year on Friday afternoon.

PITTSBURGH — The AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) has named Olivia Babcock as the 2024 AVCA National Player of the Year, announced on Friday. Babcock is the first Panther in program history to earn the award and recognized as this season's most dominant athlete.

The American Volleyball Coaches Association named Pitt sophomore right-side hitter Olivia Babcock as the national player of the year Friday.