Former Penn State women’s volleyball setter Izzy Starck is transferring to Pitt, she announced Tuesday.

Starck spent one full season with the Nittany Lions before leaving the team after four games during her sophomore season.

As a freshman, Starck led the nation in total assists with 1,483 and was a key piece in Penn State’s run to winning the national championship.

This past season, Starck stepped away from volleyball for the season to prioritize her mental health and was removed from the Nittany Lions’ roster a week later.

The Panthers went 30-5 in the 2025 season, making it to the NCAA Tournament Semifinals.

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