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The Pitt News

Senior forward Sarah Schupansky (5) charges for the ball at the soccer game against Syracuse at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Sunday.

Pitt beats Syracuse 3-0 with late goals in the second half

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer October 15, 2024

Pitt (9-3-2, 3-2-1 ACC) beat Syracuse (6-8-1, 0-7-0 ACC) on Sunday afternoon 3-0. The Panthers dominated in shots, outshooting the Orange 37-3. The Orange went into the matchup eager to pick up their first...

Students in the Panther Pitt sing “Sweet Caroline” between the third and fourth quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Can’t Stop: Red Hot Chili Panthers make history and move to 6-0 in nail-biting win against Cal

By Lily Goldstein, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

Saturday night, No. 22 Pitt (5-0, 1-0 ACC)  returned to Acrisure Stadium for its conference home opener against ACC newcomer Cal (3-2, 0-2 ACC), taking down the Golden Bears 17-15 and remaining undefeated.  The...

Opinion | How the Cal Golden Bears took over X and college football

Opinion | How the Cal Golden Bears took over X and college football

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

One of the side effects of college football’s ongoing wave of conference realignment has been the melding of universities and fan bases that were once completely foreign to each other. Football teams...

Pitt women’s lacrosse at Pitt Play Day on Sunday.

Pitt spring sports prepare for fall exhibitions

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Lacrosse  This upcoming Saturday, Pitt lacrosse heads down to Virginia to participate in a play day at James Madison University. This play day will serve as an opportunity for multiple schools to come...

Pitt volleyball poses for a picture in celebration of its win against SMU in the Fitzgerald Field House on Wednesday.

Pitt volleyball consistently overpowering ranked opponents

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor October 10, 2024

Pitt head coach Dan Fisher called an unbelievably early timeout in the third set against SMU. Pitt trailed 4-2 and the opposing team just earned two straight aces against the Panthers. Graduate student...

The California Golden Bears in 1950.

No. 22 Pitt Panthers welcome Cal in ACC home opener

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

The nationally ranked Panthers are riding the high life after their win over UNC that put them at 5-0 — their best start since 1991. On Saturday, Pitt will make like popstar Chappell Roan and take Cal...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on his helmet during an NFL football Super Bowl team practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

Take Four | From quarterback talk to controversial skating star

By The Pitt News Staff October 10, 2024

This Is Jesse Puljujärvi’s Make-Or-Break Year // Alex Kiger It’s not often a player’s eighth NHL season is his “make-or-break” year, but that is where Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jesse Puljujärvi...

Sophomore right side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) serves the ball during a volleyball match.

No. 1 Pitt volleyball dominates No. 15 SMU in a sweep

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor October 9, 2024

Another top-15 match for No. 1 Pitt volleyball turned into another win for it. Pitt swept No. 15 SMU (25-17,25-18, 25-9) on Wednesday night, and the Panthers kept their undefeated record and advanced to...

A Pitt swimmer races against Carnegie Mellon on Saturday.

Pitt Swimming & Diving takes its mark for the upcoming season

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The Pitt swimming and diving team didn’t have to go far for its first meet of the season. The Panthers traveled down Forbes Avenue to compete against Carnegie Mellon at the CMU Relay Meet on Oct. 5.  The...

Club sports athletes at Pitt balance on and off-field lives

Club sports athletes at Pitt balance on and off-field lives

By Dan Adeyemi, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Through dedication, discipline and a love for the game, club athletes balance their academic and athletic commitments while striving for excellence on the field. It’s a difficult task, but many athletes...

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