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The Pitt News

Kadi Kullerkann expertly returns a volley from NC State. Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Pitt volleyball sweeps ACC opening weekend against North Carolina State, North Carolina

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer September 27, 2015

A raucous house full of dancing, cheering fans watched Pitt open its ACC schedule with two impressive wins this weekend at the Fitzgerald Field House. The Panthers (12-2, 2-0 ACC) faced off against the...

Senior Patrick Dixon evades a blocker in preparation for a pass.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Pitt men’s soccer falls to Syracuse 5-0

By Joe Rokicki / Staff Writer September 27, 2015

The Pitt men’s soccer team has not won a conference game — Big East or ACC — in 30 consecutive matches. The Syracuse Orange (5-2-1, 1-1-1 ACC) shut out Pitt (4-3-1, 0-3 ACC) 5-0 Friday night in...

Taylor Pryce drives towards the goal against Wake Forest Thursday evening.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s soccer beats Wake Forest in OT 2-1, extends win streak to seven games

By Jeff Carpenter / Staff Writer September 24, 2015

“This was a monumental win for our program.” That’s how head coach Greg Miller responded to Pitt women’s soccer’s 2-1 overtime win against Wake Forest at Ambrose Urbanic Field Thursday night. “This...

Kadi Kullerkann goes up to spike a ball.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt volleyball starts ACC slate against red hot North Carolina State, North Carolina

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer September 24, 2015

Good times never felt so good as the Panthers kick off their ACC schedule with two visits from North Carolina teams. Pitt volleyball, winner of three straight games, hopes to keep its momentum going as...

Sophomore Seyla Perez and the Panthers are still searching for their first regular season win.  Jeff Ahearn |  Senior Staff Photographer

Women’s soccer facing challenge of Demon Deacons on Thursday

By Jeff Carpenter / Staff Writer September 23, 2015

Pitt women’s soccer has veered away from most obstacles it’s faced this season. While the wins have accumulated, the obstructions on the horizon are only growing larger, as the Panthers’ schedule...

Freshman Tobias Marshall-Heyman dribbles past a Robert Morris defender.

Men’s soccer edges out Robert Morris thanks to goal in double-overtime

By Joe Rokicki / Staff Writer September 23, 2015

The Panthers hadn’t scored in 280 minutes. In Tuesday’s game against cross-city rivals Robert Morris, senior midfielder Patrick Dixon lined up Pitt’s 12th corner kick of the night. He approached...

Pitt wrestler Edgar Bright was arrested on Friday.

Former Pitt wrestler Bright arrested following Friday incident

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 22, 2015

The Pittsburgh Police department arrested former Pitt wrestler Edgar Bright following an incident Friday night. Bright was charged with seven total counts including aggravated assault, firearm violations...

Patrick Dixon, one of Pitt's midfielders, had two shots on goal against Boston College. Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt men’s soccer shut out by Boston College

By Joe Rokicki / Staff Writer September 20, 2015

The Panthers’ scoring drought continued Saturday night at Newton Field in Newton, Massachusetts. Pitt (3-2-1, 0-2-0 ACC) fell to Boston College (4-2-1, 1-1-0 ACC) 2-0 in its second consecutive loss...

Senior Jenna Potts made the 2016 Preseason All-ACC Volleyball Team.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt volleyball sweeps Panther Invitational, moves to 10-2

By Jessie Wallace / Staff Writer September 20, 2015

Call this weekend the debut of the “Kullerkann and Potts Show.” Pitt volleyball hosted the Panther Invitational on Sept. 18 and 19, during which Kadi Kullerkann and Jenna Potts led a Panther sweep...

Roosa Arvas became Pitt's points leader Saturday with an assist against North Carolina State.  Emily Klenk | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s soccer wins first ACC home game against North Carolina State 2-0

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer September 20, 2015

Ambrose Urbanic Field is finally starting to feel like home to Pitt women’s soccer. With a 2-0 victory on Sunday, the Panthers  (7-1-1, 1-0-0 ACC) tallied their first ACC home win against the North...

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