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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) high fives teammates during Tuesday night’s game against Syracuse at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball falls to Syracuse for their fourth loss in five games

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor January 16, 2024

After a brutal loss at home to Duke and three losses in their last four games, Pitt (10-7, 1-5 ACC) men’s basketball aimed to bounce back against ACC rival Syracuse (12-5, 3-3 ACC). The last matchup...

Sophomore center Federiko Federiko (33) scores a layup against Syracuse during the Pitt mens basketball game on Feb 25, 2023.

Preview | The Panthers need a boost heading into pivotal game against Syracuse

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer January 16, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (10-6, 1-4 ACC) is in desperate need of a pick-me-up following a demoralizing loss to Duke its last time out. With Syracuse (11-5, 2-3 ACC) on the ledger, the Panthers are staring...

Pitt gymnastics team members celebrate after a beam routine during Saturday’s meet against the Kent State Gold Flashes at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt gymnastics falls to Kent State

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor January 15, 2024

Pitt women’s gymnastics lost 193.700-194.550 to the Kent State Gold Flashes on Saturday at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Redshirt senior Cole Matthews grapples with an opponent during Friday nights wrestling meet at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt wrestling loses to OSU 31-6

By Ethan Shulman, Visual Editor January 14, 2024

The No. 15 Pitt Panthers lost to No. 5 OSU 31-6 on Friday night in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) drives to the basket during Thursday evening’s game against the Louisville Cardinals at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Boston College, extends ACC losing streak to five

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer January 14, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball has faced a cold winter so far prior to Sunday’s contest at Boston College. The Panthers have dropped their last four games, including a 30-point blowout to Louisville on Thursday.  Boston...

First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) goes up for a shot during Thursday evening’s game against the Louisville Cardinals at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Women’s basketball loses 74-44 to Louisville

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visuals Editor January 13, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball lost 74-44 to the Louisville Cardinals on Thursday evening at the Petersen Events Center.

Graduate student forward Jala Jordan (14) reaches for a rebound during Thursday evening’s game against the Louisville Cardinals at the Petersen Events Center.

Fourth-quarter blunder costs Pitt women’s basketball, Panthers fall to No. 15 Louisville 74-44

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer January 12, 2024

Pitt women's basketball (6-11, 0-4 ACC) looked to steal a game off of No. 15 ACC rival Louisville (14-2, 3-0 ACC). In their last homecourt matchup on Dec. 18, 2022, the Cardinals, armed with now LSU senior...

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts near teammate linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 6 in Baltimore.

The Pitt News Sports Desk predicts Super Bowl winner

By The Pitt News Staff January 12, 2024

With the NFL Playoffs starting this Saturday, The Pitt News Sports Desk is here to offer hot takes and predict the winner of Super Bowl LVIII.  Never bet against Patrick Mahomes // Brian Sherry, Sports...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Duke on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Takeaways | Adjustments in rotation, defensive strategy can turn Pitt men’s basketball season around

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer January 12, 2024

No. 11 Duke (12-3, 3-1 ACC) was unstoppable against Pitt (10-6, 1-4 ACC) in its 75-53 victory on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils held the Panthers to their lowest scoring total of the season while also...

Freshman Kenny Johnson (2) competes for a catch during the game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium on Oct 14, 2023.

Pitt football welcomes back key starters in 2024

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer January 11, 2024

In an era dominated by the all-powerful transfer portal, college football players are no longer guaranteed to stick around for longer than a year.  Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi expressed his...

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