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The Pitt News

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) celebrates after Pitt scores against West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, WV Wednesday night.

Pitt basketball, led by Blake Hinson and the Oakland Zoo, defeat West Virginia 80-63 in the 2023 Backyard Brawl

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer December 6, 2023

In the 190th edition of the Backyard Brawl, Pitt men's basketball took over WVU Coliseum, sending Mountaineers fans home in defeat. The Panthers beat West Virginia 80-63, ending their two-game losing skid.  Senior...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) screams after hitting a 3-pointer during this Sunday afternoon's game against Clemson in the Petesen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt men’s basketball looks to get back on track against West Virginia in Backyard Brawl

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball (5-3, 0-1 ACC) needs a morale booster heading into its game against West Virginia (3-4, 0-0 Big 12) on Wednesday in this year’s edition of the Backyard Brawl. The Panthers are...

Redshirt junior forward Zack Austin (55) defends the basket from a Clemson player during Sunday afternoon's game at the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Zack Austin dominates defensively, offense struggles down the stretch

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball attempted to get back on track in their ACC opener against Clemson. Their comeback attempt came up short when the Panthers fell to the Tigers for their third loss in four games.  Here...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) screams after hitting a 3-pointer during this Sunday afternoon's game against Clemson in the Petesen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball falls to Clemson 79-70 for its second consecutive loss

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer December 3, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball continued their homestand, which kicked off with a loss to Missouri, by taking on ACC rival Clemson. Pitt fell to Clemson 79-70 to start their ACC campaign. The loss marks the second...

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 28, 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 28, 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 27, 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 night's 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 18, 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...

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