The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Pitt head lacrosse coach Emily Boissonneault announced her first five signees Tuesday afternoon.

Pitt secures signees across three sports

By Sean Tierney, Staff Writer • November 20, 2019
Several Pitt commitments became official on Tuesday when recruits for the lacrosse, wrestling and basketball programs inked letters of intent during the NCAA’s early signing period.
Micky Phillippi recorded one of Pitt's four individual wins during Friday's match against Ohio State.

No. 3 Ohio State wrestling takes down No. 15 Pitt, 23-12

By Jack Clay, Staff Writer • November 16, 2019
The up-and-coming Panthers hosted No. 3 Ohio State today in the Fitzgerald Field House in what could end up as their toughest test of the season.
Zoi Faki (10) returns the ball. Pitt volleyball swept Duke on Sunday and earned its best ACC start ever.

History is Pitt volleyball’s toughest remaining opponent

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • November 6, 2019
After sweeping Duke on Sunday to avenge last year’s loss and earn its best ACC start ever, it feels increasingly like Pitt is competing more with its own history than it is against conference opponents.
First-year goalkeeper Caitlyn Lazzarini (25) dives on the ball during Thursday evening’s 1-0 loss to Virginia Tech.

VT washes Pitt away in season finale, 1-0

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • November 1, 2019
In a game played in awful weather conditions with heavy winds and rain, the Pitt women’s soccer team dropped its final game of the season, 1-0, against Virginia Tech at home.
Redshirt sophomore Micky Phillippi is currently ranked No. 4 133-pounder in the nation.

Pitt wrestling continues climb back to prominence

By Jack Clay, Staff Writer • October 30, 2019
That match was simply a low-stakes warm-up. The real season is just around the corner, and head coach Keith Gavin believes his team is in a much better position to succeed than it was one year ago.
First-year setter Lexis Akeo (1) received her fifth ACC Freshman of the Week honor on Monday.

Pitt volleyball takes No. 2 spot — and is still climbing

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 29, 2019
In a season that has seen Pitt volleyball continuously surpass its previously established standards, the Panthers once again set a new program record for highest ranking.
First-year forward Amanda West (9) completed both of Pitt’s goals during Thursday night’s 3-2 loss to Wake Forest.

Women’s soccer falls 3-2 on West’s record-breaking night

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • October 25, 2019
Wake Forest halted Pitt’s hot streak with a double overtime heartbreaker, but it wasn’t a total loss for the Panthers as Amanda West etched her name atop the program’s single-season points list.
Jaylen Twyman rushes to tackle. Twyman contributed seven sacks to Pitt’s total of 36, which is the highest in the nation this season.

Panther Spotlight: Twyman, West, Akeo lead group of autumn overachievers

By Elliott Borawski, Staff Writer • October 23, 2019
With the fall sports season approaching its final stretch, these three Pitt athletes have been crucial in helping their teams outperform expectations.
Senior Layne Buskirk (right) recorded three kills in the first set, contributing to a team hitting percentage of .520 against UVA.

No. 4 Panthers sweep UVA in ACC opener

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 25, 2019
Pitt volleyball’s quest for an ACC Championship three-peat got off to a dominant start with a 3-0 victory at Virginia to open conference play.
The Panthers moved to 15-0 in the ACC after a 3-1 win over FSU on Friday

Nittany Lions nip Pitt’s perfect start

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 22, 2019
In front of a record-breaking crowd, No. 6 Pitt volleyball fell to No. 4 Penn State at the Petersen Events Center on Sunday afternoon in a thrilling 3-2 loss.
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