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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

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

Artis scores 31 to guide Panthers to 83-73 win over Rice

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 17, 2016

The Pitt men’s basketball team had a new name atop the scoring sheet Saturday night, but the result was familiar: a hard-fought, back-and-forth victory over a supposedly inferior opponent. The Panthers...

Pitt F Michael Young led the Panthers in scoring for the ninth game in a row with 29 points against Penn State. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt men’s basketball ekes out 81-73 win over Penn State

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 10, 2016

The Pitt men’s basketball team picked up another win Saturday afternoon, but again the Panthers made it much harder on themselves than it needed to be. Pitt (8-2) allowed only 22 points in the first...

Senior guard Chris Jones (12) was one of six Panthers with double-digit points in an 84-79 win over Buffalo. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt men’s basketball scrapes by Buffalo for 84-79 win

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 7, 2016

The Pitt men’s basketball team appeared to be headed for a much-needed blowout win over the underwhelming Buffalo Bulls Wednesday night. Instead, it turned into another ugly nail-biter for the Panthers. After...

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,...

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