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The Pitt News

First-year guard Jaland Lowe (15) motions to fans during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball showcases versatility against Virginia Tech

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 26, 2024

On Saturday, Pitt men’s basketball won a game they needed to win to keep alive their hopes of earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.  The Panthers kept their at-large hopes alive because...

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) shoots a layup during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Virginia Tech 79-64

By Liam Sullivan, Staff Photographer February 24, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 79-64 on Saturday night in the Petersen Events Center.  

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Saturday evening’s game against Virginia Tech in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball rebounds, defeats Virginia Tech

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2024

After a loss to Wake Forest last Tuesday night, Pitt men’s basketball (18-9, 9-7 ACC) looked to get back on track against Virginia Tech (15-12, 7-9 ACC). With NCAA tournament hopes, the Panthers knew...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) plays defense during Wednesday night's game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball humbled by Wake Forest

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Resembling a popular menu item in an Oakland chicken spot, Pitt men’s basketball (17-9, 8-7 ACC) came into Tuesday night’s game against Wake Forest, “Damn Hot.” Dominating in seven of their last...

Pitt players converge to defend the basket as a Clemson player attempts a layup during a game at the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 3, 2023.

How Pitt men’s basketball can beat Wake Forest

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball is on their longest winning streak of the season. The Panthers hope to extend their winning streak to six games on Tuesday night when they travel to Winston-Salem, North Carolina,...

Pitt players celebrate after a play during Saturday night's game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center.

How Pitt men’s basketball turned its season around

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s season looked like it was over in early January. Meaningful basketball in February seemed like a long shot, and a return to the postseason seemed like a dream.  But something...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) dribbles towards the basket during Saturday night's game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Louisville 86-59

By Kaylee Uribe, Senior Staff Photographer February 18, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Louisville Cardinals 86-59 on Saturday night at the Petersen Events Center.

A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Times that refs screwed over Pitt fans

By Eli Smith, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and love is in the air. The weather is warm, the birds are chirping and happy couples are all around. But not everyone is so lucky to have someone to hold. What are single...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Duke on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Pitt men’s basketball upsets Virginia, ends 23-game home win streak

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 13, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (16-8, 7-6 ACC) went into Tuesday evening with the opportunity to knock off No. 21 Virginia (19-6, 10-4 ACC) and end its 23-game home win streak. And the Panthers did just that....

Head Coach Jeff Capel speaks to the team during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Pitt men’s basketball aims to build on winning streak against red-hot Virginia

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s (15-8, 6-6 ACC) three-game winning streak is on the line heading into Tuesday night’s game against No. 21 Virginia (19-5, 10-3 ACC). While Pitt is one of the hottest teams...

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