YSU Penguins freeze Pitt women’s basketball, 64-55
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Sports, Women's Basketball
The Pitt women’s basketball team dropped fell to 1-2 Tuesday evening, shooting just 35 percent from the field in a 64-55 loss to YSU.
Take 5: Bell, Butler, Brees
By The Pitt News Staff
November 14, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
Does Pitt football deserve to be ranked? Did Le’Veon Bell make the right decision? Our staff answers these questions and more in this week’s Take 5.
Record-setting Valerie Daigneault leads Pitt’s pool-dwellers
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Swimming and Diving, Top Stories
In two and a half seasons at Pitt, Valerie Daigneault has broken six swim team records — four relay events and two solo events. She started this season undefeated through nine races.
Jewish athletes at Pitt reflect on Tree of Life shooting
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Sports, Sports Features
The morning of Oct. 27 seemed like just another Saturday for Pitt’s swimming and diving coach and his two Jewish swimmers. But an evil act quickly turned it into anything but.
Pitt remains undefeated with 84-75 win over Troy
By Trent Leonard and Stephen Thompson
November 13, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Men's Basketball, Sports
From the high scoring offense to the smothering defense, Pitt Men’s Basketball once again showed its not the same team as last year when it beat Troy 84-75 on Monday. You can read the full recap of last night’s game here.
Waiver Wire Weekly: Countdown to Fantasy Playoffs
By Adin Link, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under Sports
With Fantasy Football Playoffs right around the corner, it’s more important than ever to make sure you have the best players. Rashaad Penny and Jeff Heuerman both had their best games last week and are looking like two players you will want to have if you want to finish out the season strong. You can read more about what players to take here.
Pitt poised to win first ACC Championship
By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt was picked to finish fifth in the ACC Coastal Division preseason polls. Now, they are at the top of the ACC Coastal and are only one win away from making history and becoming the first team in program history to make it to the ACC Championships.
Weekend Sports: Women’s basketball, volleyball win big
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
Pitt sports had an impressive weekend collectively, as all six teams playing were victorious in one way or another.
Unproven Panthers show drastic improvement
By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns
The Pitt men's basketball team looks great when you compare this Pitt team to where last year’s team was at this point. The 2017 Panthers started out 0-2, losing to the similarly low-level squads of Navy and Montana.
GALLERY: Pitt Panthers defeat Virginia Tech Hokies, 52-22
By TPN Staff
November 10, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Visual
Pitt Panthers defeat Virginia Tech Hokies, 52-22, during their last home game of the season Nov. 10.
Panthers run wild on Hokies, win 52-22 in Coastal clash
By Sami Abu-Obaid, Staff Writer
November 10, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt made history in its final home game of the season, racking up the most offensive yards, the longest play and the first time going undefeated in the ACC at home in program history.
What are the odds: Pitt will run over the Hokies
By Collin Martin, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under Sports
A lot has happened in the NFL this past week. The LA Rams are no longer undefeated and are going up against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks. The Dallas Cowboys got Amari Cooper, but the Eagles now have Golden Tate. If those have you asking who you should bet on this week, don’t worry, we have your answers here.
Football Prediction: Pitt will come out on top 34-26
By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt has been dominate at home this season, averaging 40.7 points and 295.7 yards per game. The only question is, will the Panthers be able to continue that streak when it matters most? Read here to see what you can expect from the Panthers when they face Virginia Tech this Saturday.
Knights knock off Panthers, 61-58, in first game
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Filed under Sports, Women's Basketball
In a back-and-forth contest that saw eight lead changes, the Pitt women’s basketball team ultimately fell 61-58 in their season opener to UCF Wednesday morning.
Take 5: Bama, Blue Devils, Bryant
By The Pitt News Staff
November 7, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
Two dominant college programs staked claims as the best in their sport, while polarizing wide receiver Dez Bryant finally found a home. Read the full range of topics in this week’s Take 5 column:
First-year guards lead Pitt past Penguins, 69-53, in opener
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 6, 2018
Filed under 3. Breaking, Men's Basketball, Sports
First-year guards Trey McGowens and Xavier Johnson led the Panthers with 17 and 16 points, respectively, and the Panthers scored 27 fast-break points en route to a comfortable 16-point victory.
Waiver Wire Weekly: Cleveland Browns look promising under new leadership
By Adin Link, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Filed under Sports
Baker Mayfield scored his third-highest fantasy total so far this season last week and under new leadership, this could just be the start for the first year quarterback and teammate Duke Johnson.
Takeaways: Pitt running into ACC Championship Contention
By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Pitt had one of its performances of the year on both sides of the ball and on the road last Friday. The Panthers emerging defense held a hot Virginia offense to 44 rushing yards and earned its first road win of the season.
Preview: Men’s team can only go up from 2017
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 5, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
Even if the new-look Panthers only win one ACC game this season, it will still be an improvement over 2017's disastrous campaign.
Duke ends Pitt men’s soccer’s historic season
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Coming off its first ACC tournament win in program history, Pitt men’s soccer had all the momentum it needed to upset No. 7 Duke. But after 110 minutes of scoreless play, time ran out and the Panther’s Cinderella story was ended on penalty kicks.
Danielle Garven, a constant amid change
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Editor
November 5, 2018
Filed under Sports, Women's Basketball
When news came out in April that former head coach Suzie McConnell-Serio was fired, Danielle Garven had a big decision to make. Would she stay at Pitt, or would she transfer for the third time? She decided to stay and knowing she made the right choice is ready to make an impact on the court this season.
Preview: Experienced core looks to lead women’s basketball
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Women's Basketball
Pitt's women's basketball team is looking to once again make a new for itself under first year head coach Lance White. The team has five seniors set to come back and help the Panthers once again achieve a winning record.
Panthers to push the pace under new coach Capel
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
Capel and his new coaching staff stressed strength and stamina. He wants his Pitt teams to play in the same mold of his teams at Oklahoma — force turnovers, get out in transition and play fast.
Weekend Recap: Wrestling starts season and Daigneault continues to roll
By Jack Clay, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
Valerie Daigneault is undefeated in her swimming events so far this season. The volleyball team improved to 25-1 on the season and the wrestling team only has one more week until their season begins. You can read about all of that and more in this week’s weekend sports recap.
Ellison to lead Pitt despite hiatus
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Editor
November 4, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Men's Basketball, Sports
Malik Ellison doesn’t count last Thursday’s exhibition game as his first real game, he’s looking forward to tomorrow. It may have been over a year since he last stepped on the court to play in a regular season game, but the captain isn’t nervous, in fact, he’s more confident than ever.
Panthers win 23-13, leapfrog Va. in ACC Coastal
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 3, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
The sloppy field conditions were perfectly suited for the Panthers, who pounded the ball on the ground and stifled Virginia’s offense en route to a 23-13 victory.
Weekly Pick ’Em: TPN staff takes on ACC Week 9
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 1, 2018
Filed under Sports
Our staff takes a look at the upcoming slate of ACC football games, headlined by Pitt’s high-stakes clash with Virginia Friday night. Elsewhere in the conference, No. 24 Boston College travels to Virginia Tech for what our staff believes will be a very close game, while undefeated Clemson hosts Louisville in what could quickly become a blowout of epic proportions.
Men’s basketball pounces on Pitt-Johnstown, 78-59, in opening exhibition
By Trent Leonard and Andrew Kelly
November 1, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
The Pitt men’s basketball team kicked off its season in dominant fashion Thursday night, beating the branch-campus Pitt-Johnstown Mountain Cats 78-59 in an exhibition opener at the Petersen Events Center.
What are the odds: Rodgers vs. Brady could be the showdown of the season
By Collin Martin, Staff Writer
November 1, 2018
Filed under Sports
Rodgers vs. Brady, Steelers vs. Ravens, this is a weekend every sports fan looks forward to. If you want to make a little money while you’re watching, read our What are the odds to see if you should take the over or under.
Pitt Announces Addition of Women’s Lacrosse Team in 2021
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke announced the addition of the women’s lacrosse team on Thursday, its first season will be in spring 2022. Pitt’s last varsity sports addition was over 20 years ago when women’s softball was added in 1998.
Capel will prevail on recruiting trail
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
November 1, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
When Jeff Capel was announced as Pitt’s 16th men’s basketball coach this offseason, his aptitude as a recruiter was highlighted as one of his biggest strengths — especially appealing for a Panther squad facing an uphill battle to rebuild after going winless in the ACC.
Kizza propels Pitt past Virginia in ACC Tournament upset
By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer
November 1, 2018
The Pitt men’s soccer team opened ACC tournament play Wednesday night by shocking No. 6 Virginia, beating the Cavaliers 2-0 on the road and giving the Panthers their first ever ACC tournament win since joining the conference in 2013.
Take 5: NFL, Le’Veon Bell, Hue’s farewell
By The Pitt News Staff
October 31, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
This week’s Take 5 column features two Pittsburgh-centric football storylines, including the Panthers’ quest for an ACC Coastal title and the Steelers’ success without Le’Veon Bell. In other news, a dark-horse Cy Young candidate has emerged for the 2019 MLB season and the Browns are still the Browns.
Women’s basketball beats Gannon 68-46 in exhibition opener
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Filed under Sports, Women's Basketball
Unlike last season, when the Panthers lost 73-68 to IUP, the Pitt women’s basketball team defeated its Division II opponent Gannon, 68-46.
Can Pitt emerge from the ACC’s Coastal quagmire?
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
Despite losing a crucial conference game to lowly one-win North Carolina, Pitt has been given new life thanks to the ACC becoming the football embodiment of Murphy’s law.
Waiver Wire Weekly: Filling in the holes of Week 9
By Adin Link, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Sports
With Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr. both on bye weeks, this could be your week to finally get on top. If you are looking to make some moves this week, check out the Pitt News Waiver Wire to see who could be your next best player.
Takeaways: Pitt remains consistently inconsistent
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
Pitt beat Duke 54-45 last Saturday to keep their hopes of an ACC Costal Division Championship alive. V'Lique Carter was one bright spot in a game that was otherwise once again defined by an inconsistent defense and quarterback.
Column: WWE women thrive at ‘Evolution’ despite backstage politics
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
October 28, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
WWE’s first all-women pay-per-view — properly dubbed “Evolution” to signify the transformation from divas from superstars — was a success, highlighted by Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch’s electric Last Woman Standing match.
Weekend Sports: Volleyball’s win streak snapped at 23
By Kate Hall, For the Pitt News
October 28, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
Pitt’s football team found success Saturday but it was a tough Halloweekend for the University’s other sports, with the No. 5 volleyball team suffering its first loss of the season Sunday.
Photos: Pitt football 54-45 victory over Duke
October 27, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Visual
With the game tied at 45 and no timeouts remaining, the Panthers needed sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett to lead them downfield with just over a minute left to play. Pickett had struggled up to that point, completing just four of 13 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. But he came up clutch when...
Pitt rushes for 484 yards, beats Duke 54-45 on final drive
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 27, 2018
Filed under 3. Breaking, Football, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt rushed for 484 yards as a team — the second-most in program history — in a 54-45 last-minute win over the Duke Blue Devils.
Weekly Pick ‘em: Staff gets out crystal ball for NFL Week 8
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
This week the “Weekly Pick ‘em” focuses on NFL games only. With some writers taking huge chances, there are a few games where the writers agree on who will win.
Pitt fails to win final game of the season
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt women’s soccer fell to Boston College, 7-0, in the final game of the season. Because of the result, the team will not advance to the ACC Tournament.
What are the odds: Cleveland has potential as “Believeland”
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
With both Pitt and the Steelers back at it after their bye weeks, there’s a lot at stake in sports betting. In this installment of “What are the Odds,” The Pitt News offers our best advice on which bet you should take for the best outcome.
International athletes get first taste of American flavors
By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
For these international athletes, one of the biggest changes that came out of moving to the United States was the food. To many, french fries dipped in a Wendy’s frosty is a normal treat. For soccer player Marcony Pimentel, this seemed out of the ordinary — but he loved it.
Stadium Foods: The good, the bad and the crazy
By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
From NFL teams to minor league ball clubs, some organizations will try any promotion to get fans into their home stands — such as replacing burger buns with donuts.
WVU bests Pitt men’s soccer 2-1 in Backyard Brawl
By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
The Pitt men's soccer team was without leading scorer Edward Kizza and it hurt them Tuesday night — the Panthers fell 2-1 at WVU.
Attila Domos: Handcyclist, author and paraplegic rockstar
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Sports, Sports Features
Romanian-born Pittsburgh native Attila Domos nearly broke the official world handcycling record recently — but his talents also extend to artistry, authorship and Wii Sports.
Waiver wire weekly: Jesse James to bring the game
By Adin Link, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
With several NFL team on their bye weeks, it’s the best time to find players that may have not yet had the chance to shine. From young quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield to experienced players like Geronimo Allison, here’s a list of some of your best options for your fantasy football team.
Take 5: City of Stars, Cardiac Cleveland
By The Pitt News Staff
October 23, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Top Stories, Video, Visual
TPN’s weekly hot takes are here a little earlier this week, but it doesn’t stop our staff from voicing their opinions on pro-sports. From the city’s own Riverhounds to the Lakers’ Lebron James, our staffs takes will surely keep you in the loop with what is going on in the sports world.
Prediction: Pitt football to right the ship against Duke
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 21, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt football is a tough team to predict, but both recent and historical evidence points to a Panther victory over Duke this Saturday.
Weekend Sports: Volleyball notches two ACC wins to stay unbeaten
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
October 21, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Pitt's volleyball team headlined the weekend with two record-breaking games for attendance, along with a fourth-set comeback win over No. 21 Louisville.
Weekly Pick ‘em: TPN sports staff makes NBA game predictions
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 19, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
If you enjoyed last week’s “Weekly Pick ‘Em,” then you are sure to enjoy this weeks, as well. In the second edition of “Weekly Pick ‘Em,” the sports staff locks in their best guesses for the upcoming NBA games of the week.
What are the odds: Best bets from ACC Football to the NBA
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
After a week that consisted of all four major U.S. sports leagues having games, “What are the Odds” is back to cover them all. This week, the Pitt News looks not just at the football, but basketball as well.
Pitt women’s soccer loses eighth straight game
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
Although the women’s soccer team lost to the Seminoles, redshirt senior forward Taylor Pryce says the team has seen improvement in performance. “I think the team is getting better,” Pryce said.
Pitt figure skating spins into 2018 competition season
By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
The Pitt figure skating team is gearing up for its first competition at New York University in November — but just two years ago, there was no team at all.
Take 5: Los Angeles, Le’Veon, no LeBron
By The Pitt News staff
October 17, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
As the NFL season nears its halfway point, Los Angeles’ two teams seem to be destined for a cross-city clash, while the Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell continues to divide public opinion.
Column: Riverhounds strive for success as Pittsburgh’s pro soccer team
By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Top Stories
As the Riverhounds prepare to host a first-round playoff game Saturday — the first home postseason game in the club’s history — their achievements shouldn’t go unnoticed. How much success will it take for soccer to be among Pittsburgh’s sources of pride?
Waiver Wire Weekly: Gabriel and Mack are best bets
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Top Stories
If you happen to own Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and James Conner, fear not — these players should be able to fill in admirably in the NFL’s Week 7.
2018 NBA Preview: Breaking down The Association’s hierarchy
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Top Stories
In honor of the basketball returning, we broke down where each team stands heading into the 2018 NBA season.
Men’s soccer kicks losing streak, wins to Temple, 3-2
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
The Pitt men’s soccer team won against Temple after a tight game at home. The lead alternated between the two teams multiple times, but in the end, the Panthers won, 3-2, against the owls.
Weekend recap: Volleyball earns 20th straight win while soccer struggles
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
Filed under Sports
Across the board, Pitt Athletics saw ups and downs. While the volleyball team continued their winning streak, the women’s soccer team struggled to pull out a win.
Takeaways from Pitt’s near upset of Notre Dame
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
In a close game, Pitt pulled off another near upset against the Fighting Irish. Though there was struggles in both the offense and the defense, three key takeaways stuck out. From Kessman's kicks to Pickett's passes, there are aspects of both defense and offense that can be improved upon.
Notre Dame fends off upset, tops Pitt 19-14
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 13, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Football, Sports
The Fighting Irish fought their way back against Pitt, taking their first lead with 5:43 left in the game. That would prove to be the final score.
Panthers to bring the fight to Fighting Irish
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
After a successful game that saw many great things from both offense and defense, the Panthers seem to have had a huge confidence boost. But, the Panthers must prepare for a tough game against the Fighting Irish that requires the offensive line to capitalize.
Weekly Pick ‘Em: TPN sports staff locks in ACC game predictions
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 11, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
In the first installment of the Pitt News sports weekly pick ‘em competition, 10 of TPN’s most avid football fans put lock in their predictions for upcoming ACC games. For each upcoming game, the staff records their best guess of the outcome of the games.
Take 5: Fultz, Futility, Finance
By The Pitt News staff
October 10, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
The Pitt News staff takes a look at each of America's three ongoing professional sports, from Markelle Fultz' improvement to the Bengals' false hopes.
Panther Spotlight: Edward Kizza, Amaia Pena, Kayla Lund
By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Panther athletes Edward Kizza, Amaia Pena and Kayla Lund are all having standout seasons on the field and on the court, leading their respective teams.
Pitt football loses Wirginis, Sears on same day
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
The Panthers lost two players — redshirt senior middle linebacker Quintin Wirginis and sophomore tight end Tyler Sear — due to an injury and a leave of absence, respectively.
Pitt volleyball sweeps North Dakota for 18th straight win
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
The No. 6 Pitt volleyball team took care of business at home Tuesday night, sweeping North Dakota in straight sets to remain unbeaten.
Column: Josh Gordon provides ‘Flash’ of inspiration
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
Josh Gordon has received criticism for his inability to maintain an NFL roster spot, but his continuous effort to overcome personal demons is nothing short of admirable.
Men’s soccer falls to Cleveland State, 4-3
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
In a tough head to head game on Monday night, the Pitt men's soccer team struggled to keep a balance between the offense and defense. With multiple turnarounds score blocks, the team lost to Cleveland State, 4-3.
Waiver Wire Weekly: Clement, Coutee are top options
By Adin Link, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
It's officially Week 6 of the NFL season, and for avid fantasy football fans, it means it is almost time to lock in those picks. From quarterbacks to wide receivers to running backs, it seems the best picks this week are Corey Clement of the Eagles and Keke Coutee of the Texans.
Weekend Sports: Homecoming brings mixed results
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
In addition to the football team's big win Saturday, several other Pitt sports teams contributed quality performances over the weekend, most notably the volleyball and soccer teams.
Column: ‘Super Show-Down’ confuses roles of WWE’s top women
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
October 7, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
The way the WWE has cast the Charlotte Flair - Becky Lynch feud doesn’t make sense to the multi-talented women involved in it.
Three takeaways from Pitt’s OT homecoming win
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 7, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Football, Sports
Now halfway through the season, it’s becoming clearer what we can expect to see from Pitt on a weekly basis. Here’s what Saturday revealed about the team:
No ex’Cuse: Panthers beat Syracuse 44-37 after weather delay, overtime
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 6, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Football, Sports
The senior running back tandem of Qadree Ollison and Darrin Hall carried Pitt to an overtime victory, rushing for a combined 299 yards and three touchdowns.
What are the odds: Orange you glad you didn’t bet on Pitt?
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
After a rough week for Colin's bets last week, he looks at ways to make a comeback. From choosing Syracuse over Pitt to taking the Vikings over the Eagles in the NFL, there's many things to consider this week. Colin looks at several ACC games and offers his best insight on who to put the money on.
Pitt women’s soccer gets blown away by the Hurricanes
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
October 4, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Top Stories
The Pitt women's soccer team shined offensively in the first half of the game, leading the Hurricanes 2-0. But, a quick turnaround in the second half put the Panthers behind and unable to catch up. In the end, Pitt lost to the Hurricanes 3-2.
Pirates end season with impressive record
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
October 4, 2018
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Top Stories
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished off their season with a 82-79 record. Considering the team played without Andrew McCutcheon and Gerrit Cole, this record was quite good. From winning their first game of the season, the team started off fresh and continued that streak, despite the struggles with fan attendance.
The life and times of ROC the mascot
By Ben Zimmer, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Features
ROC, a human-sized bipedal Panther, has been at the center of Pitt athletics for more than a century now, bouncing around the field, waving his arms and entertaining fans with his goofy antics and unassailable school spirit.
Touching me, touching you: The story behind ‘Sweet Caroline’ at Pitt
By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
Just like any great idea Pitt students have, the school’s most beloved tradition of singing “Sweet Caroline” was born at Hemingway’s Cafe, in 2008.
Prediction: Orange to squeeze out victory over Panthers
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Syracuse looks to bounce back from a narrow loss against No. 4 Clemson, while the Panthers are reeling from a blowout loss to No. 12 UCF.
Men’s soccer shuts out Columbia, 1-0
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
Sophomore defender Jose Luis Sena Arbona finally provided the Panthers with the deciding goal in the 78th minute, sealing a 1-0 victory over Columbia.
Take 5: Preseason, playoff, Jared Goff
By The Pitt News Staff
October 3, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Video, Visual
We’re at a crucial crossroads of America’s three major sports, with the NFL entering midseason form while the MLB playoffs and NBA preseason get underway. The Pitt News staff leaves none of these stones unturned as we take a look at storylines from the past week.
Column: Le’Veon Bell due to return Week 7
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
October 1, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
After a difficult week for football in Pittsburgh, fans can look towards some good news. It seems Steelers' running back Le'Veon Bell is expected to return to the game in Week 7. Bell's return will help the Steelers make a major comeback after a few hard weeks on both defense and offense.
Waiver Wire Weekly: Add Joe Flacco before Ohio
By Adin Link, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
In Week 5 of Waiver Wire Weekly, writer Adin Link looks at some crucial players that are essential for a successful week in fantasy football. With players coming back from injuries and others beginning as rookies, the stakes are high for the game.
Three takeaways from Pitt’s 45-14 loss to UCF
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
September 30, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
The Panthers produced their worst game of the season Saturday against the University of Central Florida, allowing a season-high 568 yards and gaining a season-low 272 yards.
Column: New Philly Flyers’ mascot ‘Gritty’ is more fearsome than friendly
By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
September 30, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Uncategorized
Nobody’s sure what animal or interdimensional being new Flyers' mascot 'Gritty' is supposed to be, but we can all agree he’s ugly.
Weekend Sports: Pitt volleyball, softball continue dominance while soccer teams stumble
By Andrew Kelly, For the Pitt News
September 30, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Volleyball and softball led the way for Pitt sports over the weekend, picking up two wins each. The Panthers’ soccer teams, meanwhile, didn’t fare so well.
UCF wins 17th straight game, pummels Pitt 45-14
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
September 29, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Football, Sports
The Panthers looked listless on both sides of the ball, producing a season-low 272 yards of total offense and allowing a season-high 568 yards on defense
Week 5 ACC Power Rankings
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
The highest rankings in the ACC are still up for grabs as of now. With Clemson seemingly dominating once again, there may be other unexpected teams to look out for. Here's a glance at the current power struggle within the conference.
Panthers look to snap UCF’s 16-game win streak
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
After Pitt's lost to UNC last week, the team has a lot to focus on. In order to keep up with the University of Central Florida on Saturday, Pitt will really have to work on their offense. Unfortunately, it looks like this week's game will end in a lost to UCF.
What are the odds: Analyzing this week’s AFC North battle
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
After a successful week last week, writer Colin Martin looks at how to keep up his winning streak. With games from Pitt, Penn State and Notre Dame, this week's What Are the Odds even includes an NFL game.
Column: New Pitt show has yet to go ‘Beyond the Script’
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Sports, Sports Columns
Pitt Athletics says it's looking to expose fans to every Panther sports team with its new television show “Pitt: Beyond the Script," but it could do better.
Take 5: Bills, Baker, Bell
By The Pitt News Staff
September 26, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Video, Visual
The NFL gave us a surplus of story lines in a wacky Week 3 with the Patriots struggling, the Browns finally winning and Le’Veon Bell continuing his holdout.
Men’s soccer scores crucial win over No. 12 NC State, 3-1
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Top Stories
After previously losing to No. 5 North Carolina and No. 6 Louisville — both by just one goal — the Panthers rebounded with a much-needed victory against the Wolfpack.
Former Pitt lineman Alex Officer diagnosed with bone cancer
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
Alex Officer, a former standout on Pitt’s offensive line, announced last week that he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.
Waiver Wire Weekly: Keenum to regain momentum
By Adin Link, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
In this week's Waiver Wire Weekly, blogger Adin Link looks at the best outcomes from last week, and makes predictions on who to look out for this up coming week. Though not doing very well this past week, Adin encourages fans to look for Case Keenum to make a comeback.
Panther Spotlight: Qadree Ollison, Stephanie Williams, Johan Penaranda
By Griffin Floyd, For the Pitt News
September 24, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
Though it was a tough weekend for Pitt athletics, there were still a few athletes that played at a high-level and stood out. Qadree Ollison, Stephanie Williams and Johan Penaranda all made notable plays in their notable sports this past weekend -- showcasing their athletic ability.