Volleyball’s Growth, Pitt’s Future + ESPN’s Madison Fitzpatrick

The first weekend of conference play delivered plenty to talk about. Hosts Amie Just and Erin Sorensen react to the latest top 25, Olivia Babcock and Blaire Bayless announcing their return to Pitt for 2027, Longwood adding women’s volleyball and more from the week that was. Plus, they follow up on last week’s libero conversation: What exactly is the difference between a libero and a defensive specialist?ESPN’s Madison Fitzpatrick then joins the show to talk about her path from Florida State athlete to broadcaster, what the growth of volleyball looks like from her perspective, covering both volleyball and college football and what has stood out to her about the 2026 season. Madison also sticks around for our favorite things from the week and what we’re watching next.Six Zone Duo is a national women's volleyball podcast hosted by award-winning journalists Amie Just and Erin Sorensen. Subscribe on YouTube and find us on your social media platforms, including: InstagramTikTokThreadsBlueskyX