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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

First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) controls the ball during the game against Saint Francis at the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday night.

Takeaways | Men’s basketball falters, women’s basketball dominates

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Pitt men’s and women’s basketball split their contests this week as the men’s team dropped its home ACC-SEC Challenge matchup with Missouri 71-64 before the women’s team defeated Saint Francis...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles during Tuesday night’s game against Missouri in the Petersen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt men’s basketball kicks off ACC play against Clemson

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball took on Missouri on Nov. 28 with disappointing results. Due to their lackluster shot selection and Missouri’s superior rebounding, the Panthers lost by seven. Pitt now takes a...

Photos: Men’s basketball loses 71-64 to Missouri

By Liam Sullivan, Staff Photographer November 29, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball lost 71-64 to the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday night in the Petersen Events Center. 

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles during Tuesday night’s game against Missouri in the Petersen Events Center.

Mizzou beat the Zoo | The Panthers fall to Missouri 71-64

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2023

Coming off of a Thanksgiving break that saw the team go 1-1, Pitt men’s basketball (5-2, 0-0 ACC) fell to visiting Missouri (6-2, 0-0 SEC) 71-64.  Senior forward Blake Hinson led all scorers with...

Pitt players celebrate from the bench during the game against Jacksonville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 17.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball goes 1-1 at NIT Season Tip-Off

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer November 28, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball took on the Thanksgiving holiday in Brooklyn, New York, as they participated in the NIT Season Tip-Off — a tournament featuring Florida, Baylor and Oregon State. Pitt finished...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) goes for a layup during Friday nights game against Jacksonville in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball dominates Jacksonville 107-56 ahead of their first Power 5 matchup

By Tommy O'Connor, Staff Writer November 19, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball (4-0, 0-0 ACC) beat Jacksonville (2-2, 0-0 ASC) on the court and in every major statistical category while improving to 4-0 as ACC play draws closer.  After a tight game against...

Pitt players celebrate from the bench during Friday nights game against Jacksonville in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball dominates Jacksonville 107-56

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer November 18, 2023

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins 107-56 this Friday at the Petersen Events Center.

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) reaches for the ball during Monday night’s game against Florida Gulf Coast at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Florida Gulf Coast 86-74

By Kaylee Uribe, Staff Photographer November 14, 2023

The Pitt Panthers defeated Florida Gulf Coast 86-74 on Monday night in the Petersen Events Center.

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) reaches for the ball during Monday night’s game against Florida Gulf Coast at the Petersen Events Center.

Panthers overcome adversity, defeat Florida Gulf Coast 86-74 to move to 3-0 on the season

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2023

After scoring in the triple digits in their first two games of the season, Pitt men’s basketball (3-0, 0-0 ACC) overcame a sloppy start to defeat Florida Gulf Coast (1-2, 0-0 ASun) 86-74. In a game where...

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) dunks the ball during Friday nights game against Binghamton in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball continues dominant start, defeats Binghamton 89-60

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball capped off a heart-warming military appreciation night with an 89-60 win over Binghamton to give head coach Jeff Capel his second win of the season. Senior forward Blake Hinson...

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