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The Pitt News

Junior center Federiko Federiko (33) dunks during Tuesday night’s game against Syracuse at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball handles the pressure, defeats Duke 80-76

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer January 21, 2024

In the preview for the Pitt men’s basketball matchup against No. 7 Duke, The Pitt News believed that Brian Cook’s quote from, “The Thin Blue Line: Perception is Deception,” best described Pitt...

First-year forward Benjamin Mayhew (13) goes for a layup during Tuesday night’s game against Syracuse at the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Jaland Lowe has arrived, Panthers show a lack of toughness

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer January 18, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s woes continued on Tuesday night, falling to Syracuse 69-58. The Panthers need to figure things out soon, or the idea of having even an NIT appearance could fade away.  Here...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles past a Canisius player during Pitt men's basketball's game against Canisius Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

The Panthers’ tournament hopes, opportunity for revenge sit on a Thin Blue Devil Line

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2024

Sitting at 10-7 and losing four of their last five games, Pitt men’s basketball currently sits on the outside of the NCAA tournament bubble. And if the Panthers want to salvage their season, they must...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) jumps for a shot during Tuesday night’s game against Syracuse at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Men’s basketball loses to Syracuse 69-58

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor January 16, 2024

The Pitt Panthers lost to the Syracuse Orange 69-58 on Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center.

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) high fives teammates during Tuesday night’s game against Syracuse at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball falls to Syracuse for their fourth loss in five games

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor January 16, 2024

After a brutal loss at home to Duke and three losses in their last four games, Pitt (10-7, 1-5 ACC) men’s basketball aimed to bounce back against ACC rival Syracuse (12-5, 3-3 ACC). The last matchup...

Sophomore center Federiko Federiko (33) scores a layup against Syracuse during the Pitt men's basketball game on Feb 25, 2023.

Preview | The Panthers need a boost heading into pivotal game against Syracuse

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer January 15, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (10-6, 1-4 ACC) is in desperate need of a pick-me-up following a demoralizing loss to Duke its last time out. With Syracuse (11-5, 2-3 ACC) on the ledger, the Panthers are staring...

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

Takeaways | Adjustments in rotation, defensive strategy can turn Pitt men’s basketball season around

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer January 11, 2024

No. 11 Duke (12-3, 3-1 ACC) was unstoppable against Pitt (10-6, 1-4 ACC) in its 75-53 victory on Tuesday night. The Blue Devils held the Panthers to their lowest scoring total of the season while also...

Pitt fans react to a play during Tuesday night’s game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt falls to Duke 75-53

By Kaylee Uribe, Staff Photographer January 10, 2024

The Pitt Panthers lost to the Duke Blue Devils 75-53 on Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center.

Junior center Federiko Federiko (33) competes for a loose ball during Tuesday night’s game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center.

Filipowski, Blue Devils pummel Panthers 75-53

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor January 9, 2024

Duke last played at the Petersen Events Center on Mar. 1, 2022. On that day, the Blue Devils pummeled the Panthers 86-56 in a game that marked a new era for both programs.  For Duke, the game was the...

Duke's Dariq Whitehead (0) handles the ball as Pittsburgh's Nike Sibande (22) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Preview | Panthers host No. 11 Duke in inaugural Hoops4ALS game

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball takes on ACC rival No. 11 Duke on Tuesday night in a game that is important for both teams for multiple reasons. The contest marks the inaugural Hoops4ALS game. The two programs...

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