The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

Clemson forward RJ Godfrey, center, cant get a shot off as Pittsburgh guard Nike Sibande (22) and Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Clemson won 75-74.

Winter sports recap: Men’s basketball, wrestling off to strong starts

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor January 9, 2023
While most Pitt students spent the winter break enjoying the holiday season, the Panthers continued their respective seasons. With plenty of time left for the winter sports calendar, here’s how the athletic department fared over the last few weeks.
Paris Ford (12) and Damar Hamlin (3) after Pitts loss to Penn State in September 2019.

‘The best of us’: Pitt community reacts to Damar Hamlin injury

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor January 3, 2023
Former Pitt and current Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was seriously injured in Monday night’s game between the Bills and Bengals. Following the injury, members of the Pitt community took to social media to voice their concern for Hamlin.
Pittsburgh placekicker Ben Sauls (90) boots the winning field goal during the second half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against UCLA, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 in El Paso, Texas.

Patti, special teams lead Pitt to 37-35 Sun Bowl victory against No. 18 UCLA

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor December 30, 2022
Quarterback Nick Patti defended his status as a bowl game specialist, leading Pitt to a 37-35 victory against No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl. Kicker Ben Sauls went 5-5 in the game and made the game winning field goal late.
Pitt footballs.

Column | Evaluating the best transfer portal fits for Pitt football

By David Scott, Staff Writer December 9, 2022
The college football transfer portal is heating up, with thousands of players already announcing their intentions to leave their current schools. Staff writer David Scott takes a look at a few players in the portal who can help Pitt in 2023.
Pitt footballs.

Column | The Coastal division might be gone, but ACC chaos will still remain

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer December 7, 2022
After years of unpredictability, the ACC’s Coastal division just concluded its final season, and the conference will return to a single-standings format for 2023. It was a wild ride, but Staff Writer Alexander Ganias argues that the chaos isn’t going anywhere.
Fans cheer during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 5.

Preview | Panthers gear up for clash with high-powered offense in No. 18 UCLA Bruins

By David Scott, Staff Writer December 7, 2022
Pitt football is heading to El Paso, Texas for a matchup with the UCLA Bruins in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Staff Writer David Scott breaks down the Panthers’ matchup with the Bruins and players to watch for in the game on Dec. 30.
Starting quarterback Kedon Slovis at Pitt football practice on Aug. 25 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

Kedon Slovis heads to transfer portal, quickly replaced by Phil Jurkovec

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer December 5, 2022
Pitt experienced significant changes to the 2023 roster on Monday. Senior quarterback Kedon Slovis intends to enter the transfer portal. But Pitt quickly found his replacement in former Boston College senior quarterback Phil Jurkovec.
Senior linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) and junior linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) celebrate during Pitt footballs game against Duke Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football to play in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against No. 18 UCLA

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2022
Pitt football accepted a bid for the 2022 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Sunday afternoon. The Panthers are set to square off against No. 18 UCLA in El Paso on Dec. 30.
UNC defensive back Cam’Ron Kelly (9) and Pitt redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) collide during Thursday’s football game vs. UNC.

Pitt’s Calijah Kancey named ACC Defensive Player of the Year

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor December 1, 2022
The ACC awards committee voted Pitt’s junior defensive tackle Calijah Kancey as the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year. Kancey is the second Panther to ever bring home the award since Pitt started competing in the ACC in the 2013-14 season.
Pitt football players tackle Duke quarterback Jordan Moore (8) during Pitts game against Duke Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Football season reflections

By David Scott, Staff Writer November 29, 2022
Pitt football finished 8-4 in the regular season, but their performance left some fans disappointed. Staff Writer David Scott reflects on the Panthers’ 2022 regular season.
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