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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Duquesne C Darius Lewis (00) celebrates the Dukes first City Game win over the Panthers in 16 years. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers suffer first City Game defeat to Duquesne in 16 years, 64-55

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer December 3, 2016

For the first time in 16 years, the Pitt men’s basketball team left the annual City Game against Duquesne with a loss instead of a trophy. The Panthers (6-2) fell to their crosstown rival Duquesne...

Pitt F Michael Young (2) is looking forward to his last City Game against Duquesne on Friday. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Michael Young cherishing his final City Game matchup vs. Duquesne

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 1, 2016

Kevin Stallings is still getting acclimated to life as head coach of the Pitt men's basketball team, so he isn’t all that familiar yet with the program’s traditions and rivalries. But how much does...

Pitt senior point guard Jamel Artis drives to the rim in a game against Eastern Michigan. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Artis savors Pitt’s big win over Maryland back in his home state

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 1, 2016

The Pitt men’s basketball team’s 73-59 win over the University of Maryland Tuesday night made a statement, and not just for the team. For senior point guard Jamel Artis, the win was a little more meaningful. Artis,...

Senior Michael Young (2) led the Panthers with 25 points and nine rebounds in a 73-59 win at Maryland. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers storm out to huge lead, hold off Terps’ rally for 73-59 win

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 29, 2016

In a game the Pitt basketball team led by as much as 25, a 14-point victory might not look like the most impressive of results for the Panthers. Still, the Panthers (6-1) will take it. They secured...

Pitt mens basketball head coach Kevin Stallings previewed the Panthers first true road game of the season at Maryland Tuesday night. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Stallings prepares Panthers for first road game at Maryland

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 29, 2016

For the first time under new head coach Kevin Stallings, the Pitt men’s basketball team will step onto an opposing team’s court for a true road game. Stallings and the Panthers (5-1) will travel...

Senior Michael Young (2) led the Panthers with 25 points and nine rebounds in a 73-59 win at Maryland. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt men’s basketball stifles Morehead State, 76-63

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 26, 2016

Three was the Pitt men’s basketball team’s lucky number Friday night. The Panthers (5-1) utilized a season-high 11 made 3-pointers to defeat the Morehead State Eagles at the Petersen Events Center,...

Sophomore guard Cameron Johnson (23) tied for the team lead with 17 points in an 84-79 win against Buffalo. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt men’s basketball holds off Yale, 75-70

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 22, 2016

Pitt men’s basketball head coach Kevin Stallings admitted Monday that his team could use a third scoring option to go with seniors Michael Young and Jamel Artis. Sophomore guard Cameron Johnson was...

Senior guard Chris Jones (12) bounced back from a scoreless outing against SMU with 13 points in Pitts win against Marquette. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Stallings sees positives in 2K Classic trip ahead of Yale matchup

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 22, 2016

Kevin Stallings’ debut season as the Pitt men’s basketball head coach almost got off to a disastrous start, but the Panthers have managed to scrape their way to a 3-1 record to start a season that...

Michael Young scored 30 points for the Panthers to help the team win third at the 2k Classic over the weekend. John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Pitt men’s basketball clinches third place in 2K Classic against Marquette, 78-75

The Panthers captured third place in the 2K Classic at Madison Square Garden after barely managing a 78-75 victory against Marquette on Friday afternoon. Pitt (3-1) gave up a dominating lead to Marquette...

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