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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

Head Coach Jeff Capel speaks to the team during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Pitt men’s basketball aims to build on winning streak against red-hot Virginia

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s (15-8, 6-6 ACC) three-game winning streak is on the line heading into Tuesday night’s game against No. 21 Virginia (19-5, 10-3 ACC). While Pitt is one of the hottest teams...

Senior midfielder Maureen McNierney (22) runs downfield during Friday night’s game against Duquesne at Highmark Stadium.

Pitt lacrosse dominates Duquesne in season opener

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Pitt lacrosse had its season opener on Feb. 9 against local Pittsburgh team Duquesne. The Panthers ultimately cruised past the Dukes, winning the game 20-2. The Panthers came out hot offensively in...

Senior center Jeffrey Bele (18) celebrates after scoring the second goal of Pitt Club Hockey’s final home game against Oswego on Saturday at Alpha Ice Complex.

Photos: Pitt Club Hockey Beats Oswego 5-0

By Alex Jurkuta, Staff Photographer February 12, 2024

Pitt Club Hockey avenged its loss to Oswego on Friday with a 5-0 victory against the same team on Saturday at Alpha Ice Complex. Pitt jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, scoring a further 3 more...

Pitt lacrosse players celebrate their win against Duquesne on Friday night at Highmark Stadium. Left to right: first-year defender Megan Sheridan (35), junior attacker Sydney Naylor (9), first-year attacker Kendall Barnes (21).

Photos: Women’s lacrosse dominates Duquesne 20-2

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor February 12, 2024

Pitt women’s lacrosse wins its season opener against the Duquesne Dukes 20-2 for a third season in a row at Highmark Stadium on Friday night.

Senior JahLiyah Bedminster competes in vault during a meet against Clemson in the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday evening. Bedminster scored a 9.900 on the routine.

Photos: Pitt gymnastics falls to Clemson

By Ethan Shulman, Visual Editor February 12, 2024

The Pitt Panthers faced the Clemson Tigers on Friday night in the Fitzgerald Field House for their annual Pride meet. The Panthers lost 196.375-195.900, despite posting their second highest team score...

Senior forward Liatu King searches for an open teammate during Sunday afternoon’s game against NC State in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Women’s basketball loses to NC State 47-83

By Liam Sullivan, Staff Photographer February 12, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball falters against the NC State Wolfpack, losing Sunday afternoon’s game in the Petersen Events Center 47-83.

Sophomore guard Aislin Malcolm (20) looks for an opening during Sunday afternoon’s game against NC State in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to NC State in blowout loss

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball came into Sunday’s contest against No. 3 NC State with high hopes. The Panthers hoped to pull off the impossible and come away with an upset at their annual Pink the Pete game...

Sophomore Macy Hamilton (5) gets a base hit against Davis and Elkins on Oct. 15, 2023, at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt softball faces up and down weekend at LSU Invitational

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

Pitt softball traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this weekend to play its opening weekend of the 2024 season in the LSU Invitational. The Panthers faced an up-and-down weekend, going 2-2. This marked...

NFL legend Jerry Rice, a three-time Super Bowl Champion, helped FedEx with the final delivery of the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11. Rices delivery was assisted by longtime FedEx Express courier Bob Fini and FedEx HBCU Student Ambassador, Chanelle Houston on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Column | Super Bowl Sunday is a polarizing, interesting holiday

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

The Super Bowl has gained unrivaled cultural relevance over the last 58 years, entering the exclusive, “unofficial holiday” category. Similar to actual holidays, like Thanksgiving, which falls on the...

Ashton Gordon dribbles down the field against Duke on Oct. 5, 2023 at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Ashton Gordon expresses gratitude in her new role

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

Pitt women’s soccer had an undoubtedly great run in 2023. Achievements from the program include advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight for the first time in program history, ranking No. 6 in the final United...

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