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The Pitt News

Junior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Photos: Pitt defeats Notre Dame 70-60 for win No. 300 at the Pete

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer February 4, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 70-60 on Saturday night at the Petersen Events Center. The win marked the No. 300 all-time victory for the team at the Petersen Events Center.

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Pitt men’s basketball wins game No. 300 at the Petersen Events Center

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer February 3, 2024

With the 1973-74 and the 2008-09 Elite Eight teams in attendance at the Petersen Events Center, Pitt men’s basketball (14-8, 5-6 ACC) tried their best to replicate those teams’ success against Notre...

Senior forward Liatu King (2) goes for a layup during Thursdays game against Duke in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Women’s basketball loses to Duke 38-69

By Hannah Levine, Staff Photographer February 2, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball faltered against the Duke Blue Devils 38-69 on Thursday night at the Petersen Events Center.

First-year guard Jasmine Timmerson (3) passes during Thursdays game against Duke in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball loses to Duke 69-38

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (7-15, 1-8 ACC) hoped to win its first home game of 2024 against Duke (14-7, 6-4 ACC) Thursday night at the Petersen Event Center. The Panthers fought valiantly on defense,...

Senior Foluke Olujide-Ajibade performs a weight-throw during a meet on Feb. 16, 2021.

Take 5 | Track and field is overlooked, Chiefs are unstoppable

By The Pitt News Staff February 2, 2024

In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk gives takes on track and field, Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift and the Detroit Lions. Give track and field the recognition it deserves // Grace McNally,...

Redshirt senior Holden Heller competes during Fridays wrestling meet against NC State in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt wrestling’s Heller brothers continue their storied wrestling careers together

By Jenna Paler, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Redshirt seniors Holden and Reece Heller joined the Pitt wrestling team in 2022 after transferring from Hofstra. This dynamic duo took on wrestling from their father, Mark, as he shared his love for NCAA...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during Wednesday nights game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Grades for Pitt men’s basketball victory over Wake Forest

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor February 2, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball defeated Wake Forest on Wednesday for their fourth victory of the season. The Panthers struggled in the first half but found a way to win in the second half. The win was much-needed...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during Wednesday nights game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Wake Forest 77-72

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor January 31, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 77-72 on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center.

First-year guard Carlton Bub Carrington (7) looks for a play during Wednesday nights game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball defeats Wake Forest despite slow first half

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer January 31, 2024

Losing their last three games at home by double-digits, Pitt men’s basketball (13-8, 4-6 ACC) hoped to end that streak against Wake Forest (13-7, 5-4 ACC). A win would fix their woes at home and give...

First-year guard Jaland Lowe (15) dribbles the ball during the game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center on January 9th.

Jaland Lowe is making the most of his promotion to the starting lineup

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor January 31, 2024

Heading into a season full of questions surrounding the backcourt, Pitt men’s basketball went the untraditional route. First-year guards Jaland Lowe and Carlton “Bub” Carrington were thrown into...

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