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The Pitt News

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Jaland Lowe leads Pitt to win over NC State

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

Pitt men's basketball (15-8, ACC 6-6) traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take on the ACC rival NC State (15-8 (7-5)), looking to increase its winning streak. Each team headed into the night hoping...

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Pitt men’s basketball gears up for difficult matchup with NC State

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (14-8, 5-6 ACC) is on a roll heading into a road game against NC State (15-7, 7-4 ACC) that holds major implications. The Panthers will focus on continuing their climb up the conference...

First-year forward Jaland Lowe (15) dribbles during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Pitt men’s basketball gains momentum against Notre Dame

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer February 5, 2024

Pitt men's basketball (14-8, ACC 5-6) earned another ACC win at home on Saturday against Notre Dame (7-15, ACC 2-9). This marked the 300th win for Pitt basketball at the Petersen Events Center.  Here...

Junior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Photos: Pitt defeats Notre Dame 70-60 for win No. 300 at the Pete

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer February 4, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 70-60 on Saturday night at the Petersen Events Center. The win marked the No. 300 all-time victory for the team at the Petersen Events Center.

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Pitt men’s basketball wins game No. 300 at the Petersen Events Center

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 3, 2024

With the 1973-74 and the 2008-09 Elite Eight teams in attendance at the Petersen Events Center, Pitt men’s basketball (14-8, 5-6 ACC) tried their best to replicate those teams’ success against Notre...

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

Grades for Pitt men’s basketball victory over Wake Forest

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 2, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball defeated Wake Forest on Wednesday for their fourth victory of the season. The Panthers struggled in the first half but found a way to win in the second half. The win was much-needed...

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

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Wake Forest 77-72

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor January 31, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 77-72 on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center.

First-year guard Carlton "Bub" Carrington (7) looks for a play during Wednesday night's game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball defeats Wake Forest despite slow first half

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer January 31, 2024

Losing their last three games at home by double-digits, Pitt men’s basketball (13-8, 4-6 ACC) hoped to end that streak against Wake Forest (13-7, 5-4 ACC). A win would fix their woes at home and give...

First-year guard Jaland Lowe (15) dribbles the ball during the game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center on January 9th.

Jaland Lowe is making the most of his promotion to the starting lineup

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2024

Heading into a season full of questions surrounding the backcourt, Pitt men’s basketball went the untraditional route. First-year guards Jaland Lowe and Carlton “Bub” Carrington were thrown into...

Graduate student guard Nelly Cummings (0) dodges Wake Forest players during Pitt men's basketball's game on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.

Pitt men’s basketball prepares for tough test against Wake Forest

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (12-8, 3-6 ACC) returns home following a three-game road trip for a pivotal matchup against Wake Forest (13-6, 5-3 ACC) on Wednesday. After falling just short of a comeback win...

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