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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

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett attempts to drive past Miami defense on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Lowe-less Pitt men’s basketball beats Miami

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor February 15, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball (15-10, ACC 6-8) matched up with struggling Miami (6-19, ACC 2-12) without 30% of its season scoring with graduate student guard Damian Dunn and sophomore guard Jaland Lowe out...

The Pitt men’s basketball team huddles before its game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Pitt men’s basketball looks to bounce back in Miami matinee

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball has a chance to end its second four-game losing streak against Miami at home at noon on Saturday and pick up its sixth ACC win of the year. Miami (6-18, 2-11 ACC) heads to the Petersen...

Senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) drives the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball leaves its season in Dallas, loses by 20 to SMU

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 14, 2025

On Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball got its wheels blown off by SMU in an 83-63 loss that might as well have punched the Panther’s ticket out of the big dance. If you thought Pitt still had...

Georgia's Anthony Edwards reacts to his breakaway slam dunk after making a steal late in the second half against Texas A&M on Feb. 1.

Who’s On Your Roster? | The NBA’s hottest starting five

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Building the perfect NBA roster is more than just skill — it’s about style, swagger and good looks. This Valentine’s Day, we’re assembling the most elite starting five based on these players’...

Pitt men’s basketball walk on the court during the game against UNC in the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Pitt men’s basketball trampled by SMU

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

After falling by one to North Carolina, Pitt men’s basketball (14-10, 5-8 ACC) traveled to Dallas to take on SMU (19-5, 10-3 ACC) in a game that was a must-win to keep any hopes of a March Madness tournament...

Senior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) attempts to score a touchdown at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Column | Pitt’s best finishes

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 12, 2025

In sports, everything comes down to the finish. A team can do everything right for the first three quarters, but if they don’t finish, none of it matters. Sure, any day at the ballpark is enjoyable,...

Graduate student guard Damian Dunn (1) maneuvers the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt men’s basketball seeks to right the ship in a Quadrant 1 showdown at SMU

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 11, 2025

After a nail-biting loss to the Tarheels, Pitt men’s basketball must rebound against SMU to salvage any tournament hopes. In non-conference play, the Panthers looked like ACC title contenders, as the...

Pitt men’s basketball huddles before its game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball falls short in nail-biter against North Carolina

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer February 10, 2025

On Saturday evening, Pitt men’s basketball faced off against North Carolina, just 11 days after their previous matchup at home in Pittsburgh. After a much needed win over the Tar Heels in their last...

Redshirt senior forward Zach Austin celebrates during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against North Carolina on Tuesday, Jan 28.

Pitt men’s basketball to travel to UNC just 11 days after their last showdown

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 7, 2025

Less than a fortnight ago, Pitt men’s basketball hosted North Carolina in what was described as a “pivotal” game. After a back-and-forth 40 minutes, the Panthers clawed away with a 73-65 win against...

Pitt men’s basketball too cavalier in loss to Virginia, leaving tournament odds up in the air

Pitt men’s basketball too cavalier in loss to Virginia, leaving tournament odds up in the air

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

On Monday night, Pitt men’s basketball marked the fifth loss in its last seven games in a 73-57 stinker against Virginia. The Panthers’ lazy showing in their home loss to the under .500 Cavaliers raises...

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