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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt players celebrate from the bench during the game against Jacksonville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 17.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball goes 1-1 at NIT Season Tip-Off

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer November 28, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball took on the Thanksgiving holiday in Brooklyn, New York, as they participated in the NIT Season Tip-Off — a tournament featuring Florida, Baylor and Oregon State. Pitt finished...

Pitt’s Chinaza Ndee (5) prepares to hit the ball at a game against the University of Virginia at Fitzgerald Field House on Sept. 29.

Pitt volleyball awarded a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2023

Pitt volleyball (25-4, 16-2 ACC) was awarded a No. 1 seed in the lower left region of the NCAA tournament. The ACC champions — along with Stanford, Wisconsin and Nebraska — can potentially host the...

First-year Olivia Babcock (5) serves during a match against Georgia Tech at the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 6.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Syracuse, claims share of ACC championship

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Pitt volleyball (25-4, 16-2 ACC) swept Syracuse (2-26, 0-18 ACC) on the road to claim a share of the 2023 ACC championship with Florida State. This marks their second consecutive ACC championship, and...

First year midfielder Deborah Abiodun (8) strikes the ball during Saturday nights game against Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt women’s soccer finishes historic season with a heartbreaking defeat to No. 1 Florida State

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Pitt women’s soccer finished their historic 2023 season with a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of juggernaut Florida State 3-0. The Panthers fell to the unbeaten Seminoles three times this season. The...

First-year linebacker Jordan Bass (20) celebrates after a play during the game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Pitt football falls to Duke 30-19, finishes season 3-9

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Pitt football (3-9, 2-6 ACC) finished its turbulent season on a down note, falling to Duke (7-5, 4-4 ACC) 30-19 in its season finale.  At 3-9 the Panthers finish the season with their worst win-loss...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) goes for a layup during Friday nights game against Jacksonville in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball dominates Jacksonville 107-56 ahead of their first Power 5 matchup

By Tommy O'Connor, Staff Writer November 19, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball (4-0, 0-0 ACC) beat Jacksonville (2-2, 0-0 ASC) on the court and in every major statistical category while improving to 4-0 as ACC play draws closer.  After a tight game against...

Redshirt senior outside hitter Valeria Vazquez Gomez (2) spikes the ball during Saturday afternoons match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

No. 7 Pitt volleyball reverse sweeps No. 4 Louisville in front of record setting crowd

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

No. 7 Pitt volleyball (23-4, 14-2 ACC) kept its ACC regular season championship and top-four seed in the NCAA tournament hopes alive as the Panthers defeated No. 4 Louisville (23-4, 14-3 ACC) in an epic...

First-year opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) spikes the ball in front of a record-setting crowd during Saturday afternoons match against Louisville at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: No. 7 Pitt volleyball defeats No. 4 Louisville 3-2

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer November 18, 2023

Pitt women's volleyball defeated the Louisville Cardinals in reverse sweep comeback after falling 0-2 in the early sets. The highly anticipated match between No. 7 Pitt and No. 4 Louisville was complete...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) catches a pass during Saturdays game against WVU in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Duquesne in close city match, 56-55

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

Pitt women’s basketball (1-3, 0-0 ACC) faced Duquesne (3-1, 0-0 A-10) Saturday afternoon at UPMC Cooper Field House in the 41st edition of the City Game. The Panthers won the last two games against Duquesne,...

Pitt players celebrate from the bench during Friday nights game against Jacksonville in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball dominates Jacksonville 107-56

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer November 18, 2023

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins 107-56 this Friday at the Petersen Events Center.

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