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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

Sophomore guard Aaryn Battle (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the basketball game against Notre Dame in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Pitt Athletics find success during action-packed weekend

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 18, 2025

From the diamond to the wrestling mat, Pitt athletics competed in another action-packed sports weekend — highlighted by Pitt baseball opening its season on a sweep and Track and Field closing their regular...

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns talks to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry before the NBA basketball All-Star game Sunday, Feb. 16, in San Francisco.

Take Four | TPN chops it up on hockey, NBA all-stars, baseball and TikTok in this week’s take four

By The Pitt News Staff February 17, 2025

The NHL now has the best All-Star game // Brian Sherry, Managing Editor I used to love professional all-star games. From watching stars like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James represent the West and East...

A Pitt baseball player enters the dugout during Pitt baseball’s game against UVA at Cost Field on March 23, 2024.

Spring sports in full swing as Pitt athletics return to the field, pool and track

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Softball Pitt softball (3-2, ACC 0-0) continues its season with a five-game slate on deck at the University of Houston tournament, taking on Incarnate Word (3-2), Houston (5-0) and Nevada (4-1).  Pitt...

Junior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) looks for a shot during Wednesday night's game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Snubs and last-second misery: Times Pitt sports got screwed

By The Pitt News Sports Desk February 13, 2025

Pitt sports fans are no strangers to dashed hopes and disappointing games, and the Pitt News sports desk is here to recount the most tragic snubs and calls that left supporters heartbroken. Ishmael...

Junior running back Desmond Reid (0) prepares to catch the ball at the Pitt football game against Virginia in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Times Pitt hooked up with another school: Top transfer athletes for the Panthers

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

With the rise of the NCAA transfer portal, Pitt has had the opportunity to hook up with other schools as it recruits college athletes who enter the transfer portal.  Whether it's recruiting a “big...

Graduate student libero Cat Flood (3) raises the NCAA regional championship trophy following the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt sports does it best in these talented positions

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Sometimes it takes time to know which position works best for you. Maybe in high school, you played four years at tight end, but you came to college and the coach moved you to wide receiver. Or, mid-season,...

Pigeons crowd the field during the Pitt football game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Unfortunate times Pitt sports couldn’t wrap it up

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

It’s safe to say that Panther fans are tired of watching their beloved sports teams blow games. There is a term coined by people within the Pitt social media spaces called "Pitting.” Pitting is the...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Take Four | Rooting interests, new video game release and jersey discrepancy

By The Pitt News Staff February 7, 2025

Let The Jersey Numbers Do Their Job // Alex Kiger, Staff Writer How many Petterssons is too many Petterssons? That’s a question the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks are trying to answer. The Canucks recently...

Sophomore outfielder Ahmari Braden (13) catches a flyball during Pitt softball’s game against Kent State on Sunday at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt athletics gears up for another busy weekend

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

Pitt softball and lacrosse open their seasons this weekend, while Pitt wrestling looks to continue its winning streak. Gymnastics and women’s basketball look to snap their losing streaks. Softball The...

A Pitt gymnast prepares to begin their routine during the meet against Stanford in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Pitt athletics looks to kick February off in the win column

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

A busy weekend for Pitt’s winter sports places the Panthers all over the country, with some teams looking to build on momentum and others hoping to jump back to the win column.  Wrestling No....

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