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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The Pitt men’s soccer team celebrates after a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, Sept. 12.

Top-ranked Pitt programs prepare for weekend of competition

By Ari Meyer and Matthew Scabilloni September 19, 2024

The No. 1 ranked Pitt volleyball team and No. 2 ranked Pitt men’s soccer team face off against formidable opponents on the third weekend of September. Volleyball Pitt volleyball is the only team...

Sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford dances with her teammates after following their sweep of Penn State at the Petersen Events Center.

Take 4 | Pitt News sports desk gives four quick takes before the weekend

By The Pitt News Staff September 19, 2024

Torrey Stafford is easily a national player of the year candidate // Matthew Scabilloni Sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford is hitting .393 from the left pin. That’s over .100 points higher than...

A worker at the sports book in the Ocean Casino Resort counts money on Feb. 6, 2023, in Atlantic City, N.J.

Point-Counterpoint: Sports Gambling

By Conor Hutchison and Tommy O September 19, 2024

Sports gambling has found its way to the forefront of sports culture. We see countless Fanduel and DraftKings ads during sporting events, but is this a good or bad thing? Despite the popularity of the...

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) screams following a point during the Elite Eight matchup against Louisville on Saturday afternoon in the Fitzgerald Field House.

No. 1 Pitt volleyball easily sweeps No. 3 Penn State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2024

In a battle to earn the title of the best volleyball team in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, No. 1 Pitt swept No. 3 Penn State and not a single set was necessarily close — the Nittany Lions didn’t...

Pitt volleyball players huddle after a point during their game against Buffalo on Tuesday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Rivalry renewed: Pitt volleyball set to take on Penn State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 17, 2024

Far and away, Pitt women’s volleyball’s biggest game of the season so far is this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Petersen Events Center. The typical venue of Pitt basketball hosts a rivalry matchup of...

Members of the Pitt Figure Skating Club pose for a photo after a team practice.

Figure Skating Club at Pitt welcomes all to the ice

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

Figure skating has long been known as an expensive and often inaccessible sport, and Figure Skating Club at Pitt aims to change that. The club is open to skaters of all levels and brings the excitement...

Fifth-year midfielder Chloe Minas (15) celebrates after Pitt women’s Soccer’s game against Louisville on Saturday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt women’s soccer looks to continue win streak against UNC

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer September 17, 2024

The Panthers (7-1-1, 1-0 ACC) continue conference play this week at home against No. 10 North Carolina (8-1, 1-0 ACC). After picking up their first conference win in their ACC home opener against Louisville,...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2 at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Pitt football has a budding superstar

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor September 16, 2024

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein couldn’t contain his excitement on the sidelines during the waning moments of Pitt football’s comeback 38-34 win over West Virginia on Saturday. Holstein...

Pitt fans pose for a photo at a tailgate.

‘It was incredible’: Backyard Brawl recap from the stands

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

The 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl took place last Saturday, Sept. 14 at Acrisure Stadium when Pitt football took on longtime rival West Virginia. In case you missed it — the Panthers won 38-34...

Senior midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (10) celebrates after scoring the first goal during a match at the Petersen Sports Complex.

No. 7 Pitt men’s soccer continues to forge its own identity, defeating Louisville 3-2

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

No. 7 Pitt men’s soccer (5-1-0, 2-0-0 ACC) claimed victory under the Friday night lights, beating Louisville 3-2 (4-2-0, 0-2-0 ACC). The win marks the Panther’s fifth of the year in just six matches.  Panther...

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