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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

Pitt volleyball celebrates together during their match against Oregon on Thursday, Dec. 12

Pitt volleyball heads to fifth consecutive Elite Eight.

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2024

Pitt volleyball is elite.  Pitt fans already knew that, but it proved it a fact against Oregon, beating the Ducks in five sets and advancing to the team's fifth consecutive Elite Eight.  “This...

Pitt volleyball stands during the national anthem prior to the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday Dec. 7th, 2024 at the Petersen Events Center.

Preview | No. 1 Pitt goes Duck hunting against Oregon

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2024

The Pitt volleyball team is in the Sweet Sixteen for the fifth consecutive year but with more pressure than ever. The Panthers, for the first time in program history, are the No. 1 overall seed in the...

Pitt volleyball celebrates scoring a point in its match against Oklahoma on Saturday, Dec. 7

Pitt volleyball advances to Sweet Sixteen after sweep of Oklahoma

By Ava Nicholas and Matthew Scabilloni December 7, 2024

Pitt took care of business on Saturday night, sweeping Oklahoma (28-26, 25-21, 25-19). The Panthers weren’t at their best against the Sooners, but they still pushed through, earning Pitt its fifth consecutive...

Vermont men's soccer celebrates together on Saturday Dec. 7.

Pitt men’s soccer historic season ends in the Elite Eight, ending the Panther’s College Cup Dreams

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer December 7, 2024

On a frigid Saturday in December, snow piled on the sidelines, with each player’s breath visible from the stand and a standing-room-only crowd at hand, No. 2 Pitt men’s soccer (14-6-0, 6-2 ACC) battled...

A West Virginia player attempts to block senior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) during the Pitt men's basketball game against West Virginia in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 15.

Lowe-led Pitt men’s basketball escapes Virginia Tech in five-point road win

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor December 7, 2024

On Saturday afternoon, No. 18 Pitt men’s basketball (8-2, ACC 1-0) traveled to Virginia Tech (3-6, ACC 0-1) in the team’s first conference matchup of the year. Pitt fled Blacksburg with a five-point...

The Oklahoma women's volleyball team huddles up during its game against UTEP on Friday Dec. 6.

Preview | Pitt volleyball faces off against Oklahoma in second round

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2024

Following No. 1 Pitt volleyball’s sweep of Morehead State, the Panthers face Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma had to defeat UTEP via a reverse sweep in the first round....

Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

Keep politics out of volleyball: SJSU’s tumultuous season

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

San Jose State’s starting outside hitter, redshirt senior Blaire Fleming, is the focus of a lawsuit against her. The situation was all the more complicated as her teammate, senior setter Brooke Slusser,...

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

In the current day of social media and NIL, college athletes across the nation are given the opportunity to make a name for themselves on and off the field. Many athletes have gained a following and can...

No. 1 Pitt volleyball sweeps Morehead State in NCAA first-round

No. 1 Pitt volleyball sweeps Morehead State in NCAA first-round

By Joshua Prescott, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

No. 1 Pitt volleyball (30-1, 19-1 ACC) began its NCAA tournament run with precision and poise, sweeping Morehead State (18-14, 12-6 OVC) in straight sets. This victory extended the Panthers' remarkable...

Sophomore Guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt basketball struggles against Mississippi State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Following a buzzer beater against Ohio State by senior forward Zack Austin, the Panthers entered the month of December as one of the best teams in college basketball. After the departure of Bub Carrington...

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