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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
Sophomore Haley Brechwald, pictured here at a Jan. 20, 2018, meet vs. New Hampshire, received a score of 9.850 on vault. This score tied her career high for a fifth time.

Weekend Sports: Wrestling, gymnastics notch quality finishes

By Kate Hall and Trent Leonard • January 13, 2019
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.
Gabriela Rezende is one of four seniors on the Pitt women's tennis team, which will play its last season this spring.

Pitt to discontinue women’s tennis program

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 10, 2019
Athletic director Heather Lyke announced that Pitt will be discontinuing its women's tennis program after the upcoming spring season.
Senior Charli Spivey completes her floor performance during Pitt’s 196.225-195.175 victory over New Hampshire on Jan. 20, 2018.

Pitt Gymnastics set to vault into season

By Kate Hall, staff writer • January 7, 2019
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.
First-year guard Trey McGowens, pictured here against Niagara, led Pitt with 17 points in its ACC-opening loss to UNC.

Panthers prowl during holiday hiatus

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • January 6, 2019
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.
Junior Dante Watson participated in the Pitt’s men’s 4x400m relay team that was .33 seconds away from taking last season’s ACC Championship.

Preview: Track and field sprints into indoor season

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • December 4, 2018
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.
Panthers’ volleyball ended the season with a 30-2 record — succumbing to Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center Saturday night.

Volleyball ends season with tournament loss to Michigan

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • December 3, 2018
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.
First-year guard Trey McGowens attempts to dunk during Pitt’s 74-53 victory against Duquesne in the City Game Friday evening.

Weekend Sports: Basketball and wrestling shine amid football and volleyball losses

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 3, 2018
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.
Redshirt senior Angela Seman had 11 digs during the team's win over Iona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night.

Pitt sweeps Iona to move on to second round of NCAA Tournament

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • November 30, 2018
Pitt Volleyball beat Iona to move onto the second round of the NCAA Tournament Friday.
Juniors Stephanie Williams (left), Nika Markovic (center) and Layne Van Buskirk (right) all provide Pitt's volleyball team with valuable tournament experience.

Volleyball to host opening tournament matches as No. 12 seed

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 28, 2018
For the first time in program history, Pitt’s volleyball team will host a playoff round, starting Friday, Nov. 29.
First-year guard Xavier Johnson, pictured here against VMI, extended his double-digit scoring streak to eight games in a 74-53 victory over Duquesne.

Panther Spotlight: Xavier Johnson, Danielle Garven, Nika Markovic

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 26, 2018
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.
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