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The Pitt News

Jonathan Milligan lead the Panthers with 13 points during the win against Delaware State Tuesday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino / Assistant Visual Editor)

Pitt narrowly beats Delaware State, 74-68

Pitt men’s basketball survived a Delaware State comeback Tuesday attempt to avoid losing to a team without a Division I win this year. The Panthers (7-5) had doubled the Hornets (2-11) by halftime...

Guard Jared Wilson-Frame scored 19 points during Pitt's win over McNeese State Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Yang / Senior Staff Photographer)

Panthers top McNeese State by double-digits, 72-51

By Jordan Mondell / Assistant Sports Editor December 16, 2017

After a sluggish start, the Panthers basketball team found their momentum late in the first half and pulled away from the McNeese State Cowboys, winning 72-51. With senior forward and de facto team...

Senior forward Ryan Luther makes a successful layup during the Panthers' loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers Saturday night. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

No timeouts: Balling over break

Being a Division I athlete comes with undeniable perks — official gear, tuition aid and the chance to be on television. But athletes miss out on a lot — including enjoying a full winter break of relaxation...

Pitt's Levance Fields (2) shoots the game-winning three with six seconds remaining in overtime. Pitt defeated Duke, 65-64, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Thursday, December 20, 2007. (Ted Richardson/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT)

3 times Pitt beat the clock

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer December 10, 2017

It’s those last-minute moments, when the game is close and time is expiring, that make a game exciting for fans to watch. Whether it’s basketball, soccer or football, buzzer-beating scores can turn...

First-year forward Shamiel Stevenson, who finished with 12 points in Pitt's loss to WVU, dunks in the first half. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Mountaineers take down Panthers in Backyard Brawl

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer December 9, 2017

Down 18 at the half, Pitt men’s basketball nearly mounted a second-half comeback, but West Virginia’s aggressive defense held the young Panther team in the final minutes. Though Pitt came within...

	Marcus Carr (5) attempts a layup. He played 38 minutes and scored 23 points at Panther’s 82-78 victory over Mount St. Mary’s Tuesday. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Panthers top The Mount, 82-78

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer December 6, 2017

After securing a 15-point lead in the second half, Pitt men’s basketball looked to be on a clear path to victory over Mount St. Mary’s Tuesday night. But after giving up that lead, the Panthers...

The Panthers celebrate after winning the City Game against the Duquesne Dukes 76-64. (Photo by Thomas Yang / Senior Staff Photographer)

City Game reclaimed: Panthers defeat Dukes, 76-64

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer December 1, 2017

In an encouraging sign for the young Pitt men’s basketball team, the Panthers accomplished something that last year’s team was unable to do — record a victory over Duquesne, in the annual City Game...

First-year Shamiel Stevenson dunks ferociously over High Point’s defense. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Carr leads Pitt to victory over High Point, 71-63

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer November 28, 2017

Led by first-year point guard Marcus Carr’s perfect shooting performance, the Pitt men’s basketball team managed to avoid another home upset — escaping with a 71-63 win over High Point University...

Jonathan Milligan started the second half of the Panthers' Monday night game against Penn State with five points. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Nittany Lions level Panthers, 85-54, in Progressive Legends Classic semi-final

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer November 20, 2017

In a semi-final matchup of the Progressive Legends Classic versus Penn State, the Pitt men’s basketball team was annihilated by its in-state foe, falling 85-54 in a game that was essentially over by...

Shamiel Stevenson dunks for Pitt in the last two minutes of the first half against UCSB Wednesday night. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Panthers chase down Gauchos, 70-62, claim first season victory

By Grant Burgman | Staff Writer November 15, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team came back from an early and consistent deficit to claim its first victory of the season with a 70-62 victory over the University of California, Santa Barbara Gauchos. Pitt...

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