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

Senior Kat Rodriguez swings while up to bat during a game against UVA at Vartabedian Field on March 26, 2023.

Pitt softball has a mixed showing in Kennesaw State Tournament

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer February 19, 2024

Pitt softball (5-4, 0-0 ACC) battled through an up-and-down weekend at the Kennesaw State Tournament. The Panthers took three out of five contests, improving their record to 5-4 in the young season. The...

Pitt junior infielder Brock Franks (11) high fives another player during their game against Clemson on March 25, 2022.

Pitt baseball sweeps Maine in season opener

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer February 19, 2024

Pitt baseball (3-0, 0-0 ACC) kicked off its 2024 season with a series sweep against Maine in Port Charlotte, Florida, this weekend. The Panthers' explosive start to the season came in the form of the offensive...

Pitt players celebrate after a play during Saturday nights game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center.

How Pitt men’s basketball turned its season around

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s season looked like it was over in early January. Meaningful basketball in February seemed like a long shot, and a return to the postseason seemed like a dream.  But something...

A Pitt wrestler fights for hand control during Friday evening’s match against Virginia Tech in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt Wrestling loses to Virginia Tech 12-26

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor February 19, 2024

Pitt Wrestling falls to No. 13 Virginia Tech on Friday night in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt women’s basketball’s bench celebrates during its game against Florida State at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 8.

Pitt women’s basketball defeats Clemson to end losing streak

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer February 18, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (8-19, 2-12 ACC) defeated Clemson (11-15, 4-10 ACC) 72-57 on Sunday, continuing its dominance of Clemson’s home court as the Panthers notched their fifth win in the last seven...

Graduate student Emma Monks (9) and junior Rachel Fairbanks (10) jump to block a ball during Friday night’s volleyball match against Coppin State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Cat Flood to return to Pitt for final season

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 18, 2024

On Friday, graduate student serve specialist and outside hitter Cat Flood announced that she is returning to Pitt for her fifth and final season of collegiate eligibility. The announcement comes just under...

Graduate student defender Brittney Villhauer (25) yells during Pitt women’s lacrosse’s game against Duke at Highmark Stadium on March 26, 2023.

Pitt lacrosse falls to Arizona State 18-11

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 18, 2024

Pitt lacrosse (1-1, 0-0 ACC) traveled to Tempe, Arizona (3-0, 0-0 PAC) to take on the Sun Devils in their second game of the season. The Panthers lost to the Sun Devils with a final score of 18-11. Arizona...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) dribbles towards the basket during Saturday nights game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Louisville 86-59

By Kaylee Uribe, Senior Staff Photographer February 18, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Louisville Cardinals 86-59 on Saturday night at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt baseball players look out for the ball during the Blue/Gold Fall World Series at the Charles L. Cost Field on Oct. 27, 2023.

Pitt baseball hopes to rebound in 2024

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

As the spring sports season rapidly approaches, Pitt baseball enters its 2024 campaign looking to exceed expectations despite placing at the bottom of Atlantic Coast Conference preseason rankings. Following...

Senior forward Liatu King (2) and graduate student forward Jala Jordan (14) jump for a rebound against Florida State on Feb. 8 at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball comes up short against North Carolina

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (7-19, 1-12 ACC) came into Thursday’s game against North Carolina (16-9, 8-5 ACC) with the hopes of busting their five-game losing streak on the road at Carmichael Arena. Despite...

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