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The Pitt News

Sophomore Guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt men’s basketball topples VMI

By Zane Ingram, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (4-0, 0-0 ACC) took on VMI (4-1, 0-0 SOCON) on Monday night at the Petersen Events Center. Sophomore guard Jaland Lowe posted a triple-double as Pitt thrashed VMI 93-48, the first...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) prepares to shoot the ball during the Pitt men's basketball game against West Virginia in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 15.

Takeaways from Pitt men’s basketball’s dominating win over rival West Virginia

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

On Friday night, Pitt men’s basketball took on West Virginia in the 191st edition of the Backyard Brawl on the hardwood. The Panthers leaned into this rivalry to gain some passion and played a strong...

Pitt team manager KJ Marshall attempts a layup during the Pitt manager’s game against the West Virginia managers on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, on the  Pitt basketball practice court.

‘It means a lot’: Pitt men’s basketball managers face off against West Virginia counterparts

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Everyone knows about the Backyard Brawl. Whether on the football field or the basketball court, the rivalry between Pitt and West Virginia runs deep. The close proximity of just 67 miles makes for split...

Student of the Oakland Zoo stand together with arms around one another during Pitt basketball's game against West Virginia on Friday, Nov. 15

Pitt Dominates West Virginia in Basketball Backyard Brawl

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 16, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball routed West Virginia 86-62 in front of a record-setting Oakland Zoo crowd that showed why they’re the Panthers’ sixth-man. Two Mountaineers fouled out, to the pleasure of the...

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

By Grace McNally and Ella Cool November 14, 2024

Pitt sports are set for a weekend filled with competition. Volleyball takes on two Sunshine-State foes, basketball hosts its annual Backyard Brawl and cross-country and swimming and diving travel to big...

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

Pitt stifles Gardner-Webb in defensive showcase

By Conor Hutchison and Alex Kiger November 11, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball moves to 3-0 on the season after an 83-64 defensive win against Gardner-Webb. Pitt held the Runnin’ Bulldogs to 39.7% shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers. “It...

Pitt men’s basketball out-run Murray State late in close Friday night win

Pitt men’s basketball out-run Murray State late in close Friday night win

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball outran Murray State on Friday night in a nail-biting 83-68 win that ended with a statement 12-3 run. After a season-opening 40-point win against Radford, the Panthers needed to...

Sam Clancy averaged a double-double in all four years as a Panther from 1977-1981.

Sam Clancy: A guarantee on Pittsburgh’s Mount Rushmore

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Pittsburgh is home to some of the most important figures in sports history –– so many the Steel City should have its own Mount Rushmore. Why isn’t there one? Mount Washington has plenty of room where...

Pitt men’s basketball sends Radford home in 96-56 opening outing

Pitt men’s basketball sends Radford home in 96-56 opening outing

By Lily Goldstein, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

On Monday night, Pitt men’s basketball cruised past Radford in its regular season opener. The Panthers posted a dominant start to the season and defeated Radford 96-56. Senior guard Ishmael Leggett...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) shoots the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s scrimmage at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

The Pitt News Sports desk takes on men’s basketball record prediction and season course

By The Pitt News Staff November 5, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball claws its way back to the tournament // Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor  The 2023-2024 Pitt men’s basketball season was heartbreaking for Pitt fans, to say the least. The Panthers,...

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