Weekend Sports: West K’s 12 at Cost Field
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Softball, Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Some of Pitt’s teams didn’t earn their desired end result, but the weekend still provided standout moments across Panther athletics.
Weekend Sports: Track team paces Pitt athletics
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
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Despite the hype for Pitt athletics to reveal the new team uniforms in “retro” colors Sunday, the Panthers didn’t have a great weekend — only the track team provided top finishes.
Weekend Sports: Pitt track goes for gold
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Softball, Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Swimming and Diving
While Brad Pitt’s acting has been perfect in all 71 movies he’s been in, the Panthers’ weekend had far more mixed results.
Weekend Sports: Baseball, softball suffer sweeps
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
March 25, 2019
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While the sun came out for the first time in a long time, it was a bleak, dark weekend for Pitt athletics.
Pitt wrestlers wrap up NCAA Championships after Day 2
By Jack Clay, Staff Writer
March 23, 2019
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Friday’s session included the tournament quarterfinals, semifinals, wrestlebacks and four of Pitt’s own wrestlers.
Phillippi, Bonaccorsi shine at Day 1 of NCAA Wrestling Championships
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
March 22, 2019
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The Pitt wrestling team saw two of its five wrestlers — No. 4 Micky Phillippi and No. 13 Nino Bonaccorsi — advance past the first two Thursday sessions of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship.
Five Pitt wrestlers to compete at NCAA Championships
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
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With Pittsburgh hosting the NCAA Championships for the first time since 1957, it’s fitting that the Panthers will send five wrestlers to enjoy the hometown advantage: Micky Phillippi, Demetrius Thomas, Taleb Rahmani, Nino Bonaccorsi and Kellan Stout.
Weekend Sports: Baseball takes three in Kissimmee
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
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In a busy weekend for Pitt athletics, the baseball team stood out among the competition with three wins in four games at the Russmatt Central Florida Invitational.
Take 5: WWZD: What Will Zion Do
By Pitt News Staff
February 28, 2019
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No one knows for sure what any athletes’ futures hold, but people can speculate. Morant will make it, Zion should come back, the Phillies should walk away from Bryce and Murray needs to throw.
Lauray leads Pitt at ACC Championships
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
February 25, 2019
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Greg Lauray took gold in the high jump at the ACC Indoor Championships, while Dante’ Watson helped place in three different events for the Panthers.
Weekend Sports: Baseball, wrestling excel down south
By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer
February 25, 2019
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The weekend in Pitt sports saw the wrestling team close the regular season with a win over a ranked opponent and the baseball team sweep its tournament competition.
Weekend Sports: Wrestling rolls, softball stumbles
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
February 18, 2019
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The Panthers didn’t fare so well on the diamond — the baseball and softball teams went a combined 1-7 in their respective tournaments over the weekend.
Weekend Sports: Wrestling racks up three wins
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
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Pitt wrestling led the charge over the weekend, racking up three wins after struggling in previous weeks.
Weekend Sports: Tough three days for Pitt athletics
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
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In an otherwise bleak three days, the tennis and track and field programs provided moments of victory with set wins and podium finishes.
Weekend Sports: Swim team shines in last home meet
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
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Pitt swimming and diving headlined an eventful weekend in Pitt athletics, dominating the Western Pennsylvania Invitational and breaking multiple team records in the process.
Pitt Men’s Ultimate brings “end of days” to opponents
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
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Pitt’s Men’s Ultimate Frisbee team was voted Pitt’s best club sport. “I think that we are the hardest working team in the country every year in terms of time we put in,” fifth-year senior and captain Hafeez Shams said
Take 5: Kyler Murray is hurting his career, transfer portal is making football fun
By Pitt News Staff
January 16, 2019
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Kyler Murray declared for the NFL Draft and in the end, it’s going to cause more harm than good. He won’t become the high draft selection he hoped for and the Oakland A’s will lose because they wasted their No. 9 pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. This moment in history will be known as “The Oakland Screw Job.”
Panthers in the Pros: Black, Perez, Washington, McDonough
By Stephen Thompson, staff writer
January 16, 2019
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With 15 varsity sports, it is expected that some Pitt alums go on to become professional athletes. While some, like former Pitt football player James Conner, are more well known, there are still Panthers from all different sports performing at the professional level.
Pitt gymnasts embrace team environment
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019
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Most members of Pitt gymnastics spent their club careers striving for individual recognition and achievement. Now, they relish in being able to accomplish goals as a team.
Weekend Sports: Wrestling, gymnastics notch quality finishes
By Kate Hall and Trent Leonard
January 14, 2019
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Several of Pitt’s athletic teams put on a strong showing over weekend, with the gymnastics team breaking multiple program records and the wrestling team continuing its dominant start to the season.
Pitt to discontinue women’s tennis program
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
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Athletic director Heather Lyke announced that Pitt will be discontinuing its women's tennis program after the upcoming spring season.
Pitt Gymnastics set to vault into season
By Kate Hall, staff writer
January 8, 2019
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Pitt Gymnastics has used its off season to get closer as a team in hopes of topping its fifth place finish at the NCAA regional championships last season.
Panthers prowl during holiday hiatus
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
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While the students were away, the Panthers’ student-athletes were out to play. You catch up on what you missed and read what Pitt accomplished over break here.
Preview: Track and field sprints into indoor season
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
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Last season, the Pitt men’s track and field team came in last place in the ACC indoor competition. while the women’s team finished 12th out of 15 teams. They believe they can drastically improve on that in 2018.
Volleyball ends season with tournament loss to Michigan
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
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After losing in the second round of the NCAA tournament the past two years, Pitt volleyball thought 2018 was its year — but Michigan ended the Panthers’ dreams of dancing into the Sweet 16 on Saturday night.
Weekend Sports: Basketball and wrestling shine amid football and volleyball losses
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
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Men’s basketball beat Duquesne in the annual City Game and the wrestling team performed admirably at the Las Vegas Invitational, injecting some Panther pride into an otherwise bleak weekend.
Pitt sweeps Iona to move on to second round of NCAA Tournament
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2018
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Pitt Volleyball beat Iona to move onto the second round of the NCAA Tournament Friday.
Volleyball to host opening tournament matches as No. 12 seed
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
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For the first time in program history, Pitt’s volleyball team will host a playoff round, starting Friday, Nov. 29.
Panther Spotlight: Xavier Johnson, Danielle Garven, Nika Markovic
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018
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Xavier Johnson and Danielle Garven have helped out Pitt’s basketball teams in the early going, while Nika Markovic led the volleyball team to a strong regular-season finish.
Thanksgiving Recap: Volleyball, basketball gobble up wins
By Kate Hall, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
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Pitt football fell to Miami, but three other Panther sports picked up the slack with a winning Thanksgiving weekend both home and away.
Weekend Sports: Volleyball clinches second straight ACC title
By Kate Hall, For the Pitt News
November 19, 2018
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Records were broken and ACC championships were clinched over the weekend, showing a promising future for the programs heading into the winter seasons.
Weekend Sports: Women’s basketball, volleyball win big
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
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Pitt sports had an impressive weekend collectively, as all six teams playing were victorious in one way or another.
Weekend Recap: Wrestling starts season and Daigneault continues to roll
By Jack Clay, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
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Valerie Daigneault is undefeated in her swimming events so far this season. The volleyball team improved to 25-1 on the season and the wrestling team only has one more week until their season begins. You can read about all of that and more in this week’s weekend sports recap.
Pitt Announces Addition of Women’s Lacrosse Team in 2021
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2018
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Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke announced the addition of the women’s lacrosse team on Thursday, its first season will be in spring 2022. Pitt’s last varsity sports addition was over 20 years ago when women’s softball was added in 1998.
Weekend Sports: Volleyball’s win streak snapped at 23
By Kate Hall, For the Pitt News
October 29, 2018
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Pitt’s football team found success Saturday but it was a tough Halloweekend for the University’s other sports, with the No. 5 volleyball team suffering its first loss of the season Sunday.
Weekend Sports: Volleyball notches two ACC wins to stay unbeaten
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
October 22, 2018
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Pitt's volleyball team headlined the weekend with two record-breaking games for attendance, along with a fourth-set comeback win over No. 21 Louisville.
Panther Spotlight: Edward Kizza, Amaia Pena, Kayla Lund
By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
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Panther athletes Edward Kizza, Amaia Pena and Kayla Lund are all having standout seasons on the field and on the court, leading their respective teams.
Pitt volleyball sweeps North Dakota for 18th straight win
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
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The No. 6 Pitt volleyball team took care of business at home Tuesday night, sweeping North Dakota in straight sets to remain unbeaten.
Weekend Sports: Homecoming brings mixed results
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
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In addition to the football team's big win Saturday, several other Pitt sports teams contributed quality performances over the weekend, most notably the volleyball and soccer teams.
Men’s soccer shuts out Columbia, 1-0
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
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Sophomore defender Jose Luis Sena Arbona finally provided the Panthers with the deciding goal in the 78th minute, sealing a 1-0 victory over Columbia.
Weekend Sports: Pitt volleyball, softball continue dominance while soccer teams stumble
By Andrew Kelly, For the Pitt News
September 30, 2018
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Volleyball and softball led the way for Pitt sports over the weekend, picking up two wins each. The Panthers’ soccer teams, meanwhile, didn’t fare so well.
Volleyball picks up the slack for Pitt sports over weekend
By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
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While Pitt's soccer teams didn’t fare so well, volleyball picked up the slack by sweeping Virginia Tech for the Panthers' 13th straight win.
Volleyball sweeps Virginia in ACC opener
By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
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The Panthers came into Wednesday night’s game riding a perfect 5-0 record in ACC openers, and extended that streak to six with a dominant 3-0 win over the Cavaliers.
Weekend recap: Volleyball, softball teams pick up two wins apiece
By Griffin Floyd, For the Pitt News
September 16, 2018
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Pitt’s sports teams represented the University well over the weekend, going a combined 4-1.
Weekend Recap: Volleyball stays unbeaten, men’s soccer falls in nail-biter
By Stephen Thompson, For the Pitt News
September 10, 2018
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Panther teams faced off against a stacked lineup of nationally ranked teams in volleyball, soccer and cross country over the weekend, achieving mixed results.
Weekend Recap: Volleyball aces weekend games, remains undefeated
By Nick Carlisano, For The Pitt News
September 4, 2018
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The Panther's saw promise and defeat this weekend, as the volleyball, men and women's soccer, and cross country teams competed throughout the country. Through a tough tournament, the women's volleyball team remains undefeated.
Panther Spotlight: Kayla Lund, Edward Kizza, Anna Rico
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
August 28, 2018
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Although the fall sports season is barely a week old, several Panthers have already begun to establish themselves as playmakers on their respective teams.
Panthers reminisce on time with Coach Aprile
By Tessa Sayers, For The Pitt News
July 18, 2018
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Head coach Holly Aprile announced her resignation from Pitt Softball on Sunday. The announcement comes after the softball team’s most successful season yet, which included the program’s first ACC Coastal Division title in its history.
Mike Bell named new Pitt baseball head coach
By Hannah Schneider, Sports Editor
July 14, 2018
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Former associate head coach at Florida State Mike Bell will take over as head coach of Pitt Baseball.
Softball coach Holly Aprile resigns
By Hannah Schneider, Sports Editor
July 14, 2018
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– Aprile coached the Panthers softball team for 10 years. She will coach at Louisville, who the Panthers beat this year to win their first division championship.
Oregon State wins College World Series
By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer
July 11, 2018
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Billy Buckner is a name that lives in infamy throughout the baseball world. Remembered for letting a ground ball pass right between his legs during the 1986 World Series, he cost the Boston Red Sox what would have been their first World Series Championship in 68 years. Instead, the New York Mets took...
Joe Jordano resigns as baseball coach
By Hannah Schneider and Joanna Li
June 21, 2018
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Joe Jordano resigned as head coach of Pitt’s baseball team Thursday night, according to a report from the Post-Gazette. An official announcement released by the University Friday afternoon confirmed his resignation. “I am honored to have had the opportunity to lead this program with integrity, pas...
5 Panthers drafted to MLB
By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer
June 20, 2018
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After finishing the regular season as the 12th seed in the ACC Tournament, the Pitt men’s baseball team pulled off two incredible upsets against eighth-seeded Georgia Tech and top overall seed North Carolina. Although the Panthers would go on to lose in the semifinal to Louisville, it was a strong ...
2 Panthers drafted into MLB
By Joanna Li | Senior Staff Writer
June 7, 2018
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Two Panthers were selected into the MLB on the second day of the 2018 draft, marking the sixth year in a row that Pitt has had at least one player picked to join the league. RJ Freure The Houston Astros drafted Pitt rising junior relief pitcher RJ Freure in the sixth round with the 192nd pick of the...
Pitt swimming and diving signs 12 new athletes
By Joanna Li | Senior Staff Writer
June 2, 2018
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Pitt’s swimming and diving program announced 12 new additions to the upcoming 2018-19 season on Friday. These dozen athletes join the seven other members of the Class of 2018, announced last November. “We believe that each of these kids has the potential to leave Pitt as an accomplished student and a phenomenal athlete,” Pitt head coach John Hargis sai...
Pitt baseball falls to Louisville in ACC semifinal
By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer
May 26, 2018
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While it was an exciting run, all good things must end — and that’s what happened for the Pitt baseball team Saturday afternoon when a 5-2 loss to the No. 5 Louisville Cardinals put an end to the No. 12 Panthers’ ACC Baseball Championship bid in the semifinal round in Durham, North Carolina. A...
Pitt Softball loses ACC Championship game
By Stephen Cuddy | Staff Writer
May 16, 2018
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The Panthers softball team finished its most successful season yet with a 33-18-1 record, earning head coach Holly Aprile the ACC Coach of the Year honor. With two victories over Louisville earlier this month, the Panthers ended the season as ACC Coastal Champions for the first time in school history — and...
Softball team secures first ACC championship in program history
By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer
May 5, 2018
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The Pitt softball team earned a crucial 9-8 victory over Louisville Friday afternoon to clinch first place in the ACC Coastal Division — marking the team’s first division championship in its 20-year history. The Panthers then took a victory lap on Saturday with a 10-2 win in their second game against...
Lyke Plans to “Flip the Pete”
By Joanna Li | Senior Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
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Athletic Director Heather Lyke wants to “flip” the basketball court at the Petersen Events Center. She announced that the Athletic Department will be changing the layout of the court at a media roundtable discussion at the Pete Wednesday morning. According to Lyke, when Pitt built the eve...
Q&A: Expert gives tips to stay fit for finals
By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer
April 23, 2018
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Students hardly have time to work out during the semester, but finding time for physical activity becomes even more of a hassle when finals roll around. Putting time in to study for finals may take precedent this week, but there are plenty of benefits to finding a way to work in a quick run or worko...
Weekend recap: Panthers break records, keep winning on track and field
By Stephen Cuddy | Staff Writer
April 23, 2018
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The Panthers come out of this weekend with records set on the track and with both the baseball and softball teams continuing their winning ways on the diamond. As students fight through finals this week, the Panthers are sprinting through the finish line. Baseball Pitt went 2-1 this weekend against Miami, moving th...
Panthers put out Golden Flashes, 6-4
By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
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Pitt softball moved to within two games of first place in the ACC coastal division after winning their second game in a row, 6-4, against the Kent State Golden Flashes Wednesday. Coming off a series win against Georgia Tech, the Panthers (23-16-1) looked to remain on track on what’s been a somewh...
Golden Flashes blind Panthers, 2-0
By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
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After winning a huge series against Georgia Tech this past weekend, Pitt baseball looked to stay hot and get revenge on nonconference opponent Kent State. In the second of two matchups between the two clubs this season, Pitt failed to get a runner across home, losing 2-0. The Panthers (19-15) suffered a shutout loss...
Weekend sports: Track tabs top-10s, tennis trips up
By Stephen Cuddy | Staff Writer
April 15, 2018
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This past weekend for Pitt Athletics looked like a repeat of the one before it. Track athletes again set personal bests and nabbed top finishes as softball and baseball each won two of three and tennis continued to struggle. Baseball Like tennis and softball, the baseball team also hosted Georg...
Mountaineers maul Panthers, 12-1
By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
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Pitt’s bats fell silent on Wednesday as they were unable to score more than one run for the third straight game, losing 12-1 to the West Virginia Mountaineers in Morgantown. West Virginia’s (15-15) offense found life against Pitt (17-13) in the 195th Backyard Brawl and handed the second straigh...
Kent State clobbers Pitt, 4-1
By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
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After falling behind early in the game, the Pitt baseball team was unable to catch up to Kent State, ultimately falling 4-1 to the Golden Flashes Tuesday. The Panthers (17-12 overall, 6-9 ACC) lost to the Golden Flashes (18-10, MAC) in an out-of-conference matchup at the Charles L. Cost Field. ...
Pitt gymnastics sets the bar with record-breaking season
By Jon Shaiken | Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
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Looking back on Pitt’s season, it is hard not to be impressed with the progress the gymnastics team has made under first-year head coach Samantha Snider. Despite finishing at a meager 7-18, new program records and history-making performances defined the Panthers’ season. The Panthers closed out their 2018 season Ap...
Panther Spotlight: Liam Sabino, Kayla Harris, Claudia Bartolome
By Alex Lehmbeck | Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
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Conference play is well underway for spring sports, with some Pitt teams performing much better than others. As regular seasons come to a close, here are some standout athletes of the last few weeks. Liam Sabino After dropping its first three series in ACC play against Virginia Tech, North Ca...
Weekend sports: Softball causes upset, gymnastics competes at regionals
By Stephen Cuddy | Staff Writer
April 8, 2018
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Though some students may be struggling with the stresses that the end of the semester brings, Pitt athletes weren’t cracking under the pressure over the weekend. Track athletes continue to set personal bests, the baseball team improved on their impressive win percentage and the softball team registere...
Gymnastics competes at NCAA regional competition
By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer
April 8, 2018
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The Pitt gymnastics team competed in the NCAA Regional Championship in the St. John Arena at Ohio State University Saturday, placing fifth overall out of six teams and finishing with a score of 195.125. This season — Samantha Snider’s first year as head coach — was the first time since 2013 ...
Q&A: Desiree Garland gets gold for Pitt
By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
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Senior Desiree Garland never intended to become a collegiate sprinter — she began her high school career as a jumper. But after she finished with the best 400-meter time in replacement of a missing teammate at one high school meet, Garland’s path as a sprinter was set. She claimed Pitt’s fi...
Randy Waldrum brings change, experience to Pitt women’s soccer
By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer
April 3, 2018
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For a team that won just three games last year, hiring one of the most successful women’s soccer coaches in the country might seem unlikely. But that’s just what athletic director Heather Lyke announced in December with the hiring of Randy Waldrum to lead the struggling program. Waldrum has been coaching soccer for the last 30 years. He comes to Pitt as one of the winningest head coaches ...
Cultures come together on Pitt’s tennis team
By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer
April 3, 2018
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A quick glance at the men’s top 10 world tennis rankings reveals that no two players share the same country of origin. The same can be said for the top eight women in the world — an unusual trend considering certain nations tend to specialize and often dominate in other sports. A microcosm of...
Panthers baseball pounces on Penguins, 9-5
By Jordan Mondell | Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2018
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Pitt baseball snagged their third victory in a row this season with a 9-5 win over Youngstown State Tuesday night. The softball team was also set to take on Penn State the same evening, but the game was canceled due to rain. The Panthers (15-10, 4-8 ACC) swapped runs with the Penguins (8-18, 6-3 Horizon) th...
Pitt cheerleaders and dance team showcase skills before heading to championships
By Marissa Perino | Staff Writer
April 3, 2018
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On quiet upper campus yesterday evening, an eager crowd gathered to support the Pitt cheerleaders and Dance Team. Under the bright lights of the Petersen Events Center, the teams showcased their polished routines, which will debut at the National Cheer Association and National Dance Association Colleg...
Weekend sports: Panthers split across the states
By Grant Burgman | Sports Editor
April 1, 2018
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The Panthers’ track and field team found both faltered and found success from coast to coast during the weekend while Pitt baseball, softball and tennis stayed home for conference matchups. Track and Field The Pitt track and field team had a jam-packed weekend, with athletes competing in fou...
Panthers fall flat on the track in Texas
By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer
March 30, 2018
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In the scorching Texas heat, five Pittsburgh track athletes competed in the annual Texas Relays — the second biggest relays in the country — at the University of Texas at Austin. The Panthers sent four women — seniors Morgan Harvey, Quadaisha Newkirk and Lalia Ismail and first year Breanna Phil...
Softball falls to Ohio, 6-1
By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
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Pitt softball (17-12-1) traveled to Athens Wednesday to take on Ohio University (15-12) in a non conference matchup. Pitt baseball was scheduled to take on West Virginia University in the 156th Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, but the game was canceled due to rain. In Ohio, the Bobcats shut down the P...
Weekend sports: Panthers provide weak performances
By Jon Shaiken | Staff Writer
March 26, 2018
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Basketball season may be officially over for Pitt, but it was still a packed weekend for athletics, as four teams took the stage with varied results. Gymnastics saw strong individual performances once again and softball swept their series. Baseball had a mixed bag against a ranked Duke, and tenn...
Weekend recap: Pitt track leads the way in disappointing weekend
By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
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It was an up-and-down weekend for Pitt athletics, as some Panthers were at the hands of crushing defeat, while others found themselves above all the rest. Although baseball and women’s tennis struggled and gymnastics came up just short, softball and track and field both found success in North Carolina...
Swimming and diving seniors sent off at championships
By Stephen Cuddy | Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
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The Pitt swimming and diving team said goodbye to some of its most accomplished female divers in program history at the NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships in Columbus, Ohio, this past weekend. The Panthers had four athletes compete across seven events, with two earning top-25 finishes...
Panthers tap out early at NCAA championships
By Stephen Cuddy | Staff Writer
March 18, 2018
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The NCAA Wrestling Championships took place this past weekend at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Pitt was represented by senior Dom Forys, redshirt sophomore Taleb Rahmani and redshirt seniors Nick Zanetta and Ryan Solomon. Forys and Rahmani provided the only highlights of the Panthers’ tournament...
Panther Spotlight: Giorgiona Zeremenko, Matt Pidich, Lydia Rosenthall, Dom Forys
By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer
March 15, 2018
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While the Pitt swimming and wrestling teams send their top individuals to compete at end-of-season tournaments, the baseball and softball squads are just beginning to get into the swing of things. Here are some of the Panthers’ top performers during the transition from winter to spring sports. Gio...
Touching base with the Panthers after break
By Max Sirianni | Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
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Spring break was anything but for the Pitt baseball and softball teams, as both found themselves involved in heated competition over the past week. Both teams found mixed results, the baseball team earning its first conference win of the season and the softball team ending break with a three-game losing ...
Panthers stay busy on break
By Jon Shaken | Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
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While students fled to warm weather and sandy beaches over break, Pitt sports had a busy week. The women’s diving team saw members qualify for nationals, but gymnastics fell short despite a solid performance. Tennis had mixed results and is still seeking the team’s first ACC win, even with near p...
Few bright spots for Panthers in cloudy sports weekend
By Stephen Cuddy | Staff Writer
February 26, 2018
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As winter sports athletes are attempting to close out their seasons, the spring sports are just getting started. And while some members of the track and field team set personal bests and both baseball and softball hit the diamond with winning weekends, both Panthers basketball squads and the tennis ...
Pitt runners compete, set personal bests at ACC Indoor Championships
By Jon Shaiken | Staff Writer
February 25, 2018
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Though some Pitt runners brought home personal bests from the ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend in Clemson, South Carolina, the men’s and women’s teams both struggled overall. Senior Desiree Garland made program history Saturday, earning Pitt’s first-ever ACC women’s in...
Panthers set individual records at ACC Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships
By Jon Shaiken | Staff Writer
February 25, 2018
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Pitt Men’s swimming and diving partook in the 2018 ACC Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in North Carolina on Saturday, setting records and placing multiple athletes. Sophomore Brian Ramsey set a school record in the Saturday morning races in the 200m breaststroke with ...
Photos: Wrestling against Virginia
By Chiara Rigaud | Staff Photographer
February 19, 2018
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Much like last week against Duke, the team registered seven victories to take down the University of Virginia Friday night for the final home match of the season at the Pete. The win moves the team to 4-10 on the season and 2-3 in the ACC. Click here to read the weekend recap ...
Weekend sports: Baseball opens season, wrestling tries to pack the Pete
By Stephen Cuddy | Staff Writer
February 19, 2018
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It was a quiet weekend on upper campus as Pitt sports traveled across the states to take on new and familiar foes. While many students stayed in Oakland this weekend, the baseball team travelled to Florida to compete against Oakland University. And while Pittsburgh experienced some snow, baseball and s...
Women’s swimming and diving breaks records at ACC Championships
By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer
February 19, 2018
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Despite being outperformed by eight of the 12 other teams, the Pitt women’s swimming and diving team showed significant signs of improvement, breaking 11 school records last weekend at the ACC Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. Though they improved on last year’s score by 66 points, the Pa...
Panthers swing in to spring: Baseball and softball preview
By Michael Nitti | For the Pitt News
February 16, 2018
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While the Pirates just sent their pitchers and catchers down to Bradenton, Florida, for spring training, the Pitt baseball and softball teams are already getting started in their 2018 campaigns. Both Pitt squads are coming off of difficult seasons that saw each team finish with losing records in ...
Weekend sports: Panthers experience strong starts, struggling streaks
By Stephen Cuddy | For The Pitt News
February 11, 2018
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While some Panthers started off seasons strong this weekend, others continued painful bouts of loss. The softball team dominated their opening weekend in sunny California, and wrestling saw the clouds part on a four-game losing streak, the men’s basketball got drenched in another record-setting ...
Weekend sports: Pitt sets records high and low
By The Pitt News Staff
February 5, 2018
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It was a weekend for the record books, as Pitt sports topped past streaks in wins and losses. The track and field team broke two school records with best times, while men’s basketball broke the record for longest losing streak in a season with 11 straight and wrestling, tennis and gymnastics fell...
First-year gymnast Haley Brechwald brings talent, poise to Pitt
By David Leftiwch | Senior Staff Writer
February 5, 2018
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Gymnastics has always provided first-year gymnast Haley Brechwald a creative space to learn and have fun. “Gymnastics is a crazy sport because there is just always something new to learn,” Brechwald said. “You never really get bored or tired of it.” She fell in love with the sport when ...
Pitt remembers wrestling legend Rande Stottlemyer
By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
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When former Pitt track and field coach John Vasvary first came to Pitt, he was looking for someone to help him find his way. Help came quickly from Rande Stottlemyer. “I became head coach in 1982. I didn’t know anyone except the administrative staff,” Vasvary said. “Rande was one of the fir...
Weekend sports: records set on the track, in the pool
By The Pitt News Staff
January 29, 2018
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Though Pitt athletics experienced a few bright spots this weekend — which included record-setting performances and wins — there were usual losses for Pitt’s struggling teams. While both Pitt men’s and women’s basketball suffered double-digit defeats at home and wrestling lost a grapple to ...
Pitt wrestling icon Rande Stottlemyer dies at 62
By Jordan Mondell | Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2018
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Rande Stottlemyer, an iconic former Pitt wrestler and longtime coach, died today due to complications of early onset Alzheimer's, according to the University. He was 62. Stottlemyer — whose association with Pitt spanned nearly four decades — was a three-time All-American wrestler for the Panthers. Enrolling...
Los Angeles FC select Pitt defender in MLS draft
By Grant Burgman | Sports Editor
January 22, 2018
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With the 24th pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, Los Angeles FC selected Pitt senior defender Pol Calvet Planellas on Friday, Jan. 19. Los Angeles selected Planellas with the first pick of the second round. With this being LA’s first year in the MLS, Planellas became their third pick in club histo...
Weekend sports: Gymnastics sets records, wrestling gets pinned
By The Pitt News Staff
January 22, 2018
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It was a packed weekend for Pitt sports, as teams both claimed historic victories and continued prolonged losing streaks. Pitt gymnastics made history setting a new program record, and the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams claimed decisive victories. Still, men’s basketball continued ...