Weekend Sports: Wrestling rolls, softball stumbles
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
February 18, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
The Panthers didn’t fare so well on the diamond — the baseball and softball teams went a combined 1-7 in their respective tournaments over the weekend.
No. 22 Hokies hand Pitt basketball ninth straight loss
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
February 17, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
Pitt men’s basketball continued its struggles in ACC play Saturday afternoon, falling 70-64 to No. 22 Virginia Tech at the Petersen Events Center.
Capel adds second 2019 recruit in Karim Coulibaly
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
February 16, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
Jeff Capel added another much-needed recruit Friday morning in power forward Karim Coulibaly.
Pitt snaps 18-game ACC losing streak in 91-78 win over UNC
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under 2. Featured, Sports, Women's Basketball
The Panthers finally got their first ACC win of the season over UNC, ending an 18-game ACC losing streak dating back to Feb. 1, 2018.
Take 5: Brown, Boban, Bryce
By The Pitt News Staff
February 15, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
Brown formally announced he wants out of Pittsburgh, several trades shook up the NBA landscape and MLB superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are playing hard to get in the offseason.
What are the odds: NBA All-Star Weekend
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
After a successful betting slate last week, it’s time to look at who will win the contests during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.
Column: Semenya’s success due to talent, not hormones
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Sports
For the past nine years, Caster Semenya, a South African middle-distance runner, has undergone scrutiny from the International Association of Athletic Federations
Cupid’s arrows strike Panthers
By Kate Hall, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Sports
Lexi Blum didn’t think she would have time for anything besides dance and school, then she met Pitt Baseball pitcher Dan Hammer. Blum and Hammer have now been dating for six months.
Boston College deals Pitt 18th straight ACC road loss, 66-57
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt produced its worst shooting game of the season, making 29 percent of its shots en route to a 21st consecutive road loss.
EJ Borghetti leaves his mark on Pitt athletics
By Sami Abu-Obaid, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
An ever-present face in Pitt’s athletic department, Borghetti leads media operations for the University’s 19 intercollegiate sports, publicizing the same programs he cheered for growing up.
Four-star basketball recruit Gerald Drumgoole commits to Pitt
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
February 12, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
As a 6-foot-6, 200-pound small forward with a sweet shooting stroke, Drumgoole should help the Panthers as soon as next year.
Column: Pirates set for another average season
By MIchael Nitti, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
With the lack of significant additions and the largely unproven talent across the roster, don’t expect big things from the Pirates this year.
Panther Spotlight: Micky Phillippi, Cassidy Walsh, Kiley Robatin
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2019
Filed under Sports
The men’s wrestling, women’s basketball and women’s gymnastics teams have all had their ups and downs this season, but they are each anchored by talented players who give them hope for the future of the season and the program.
Weekend Sports: Wrestling racks up three wins
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Pitt wrestling led the charge over the weekend, racking up three wins after struggling in previous weeks.
Pitt falls to No. 25 Miami in 12th annual Pink the Pete game
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Women's Basketball
The Pitt women’s basketball team suffered its 11th straight loss at Sunday’s 12th annual Pink the Pete game, falling 65-51 to Miami.
NC State overcomes Pitt late, 79-76
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
Pitt men’s basketball welcomed NC State to the Petersen Events Center Saturday afternoon and walked away with its seventh straight loss, falling to the Wolfpack 79-76.
What are the odds: NBA post-trade deadline matchups
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
With football season coming to an end, it’s time to shift focus toward the NBA, where an eventful trade deadline just came and passed.
Yellow Jackets sting Panthers, 67-55
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
Filed under Sports, Women's Basketball
The Pitt women’s basketball team again couldn’t find a way to win in the ACC, losing this time 67-55 to Georgia Tech on the road.
The Pitt News NFL Mock Draft 1.0
By Adin Link, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
With the NFL draft just around the corner (sort of), The Pitt News breaks down how the first round will shake out.
Take 5: Super Bowl, Super Bowl and more Super Bowl
By Staff
February 7, 2019
Filed under Sports
The Rams seem like a franchise destined for multiple Super Bowl appearances in the coming decade and that may be true, but don’t expect to see them back in the big game next year — or even for a few years.
Pitt Coaches prepare to Pink the Pete for the first time
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Filed under 2. Featured, Sports
Pitt’s Women’s Basketball team will be playing in its 12th annual Pink the Petersen game this Sunday against Miami. While this game always holds special meaning for coaches, players and survivors, this year it hits especially close to home for members of Pitt’s team.
Pro athletes recount journey to the top level
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
For most athletes who actually make it to the professional level, like former Pitt tennis player and 2017 graduate Audrey Ann Blakely, the journey is mentally arduous and financially uncertain.
Demon Deacons possess Pitt, 78-76, in overtime heartbreaker
By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
In a game that saw 10 ties and seven lead changes, the Demon Deacons made clutch plays at the right times to deal Pitt its sixth straight loss.
College students find big-league niches
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Features
A vast majority of people don’t ever get the shot to pursue a sports-related job, yet alone their dream job –– but some do.
Student managers vital to basketball team’s success
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
Knowing they wouldn’t be playing DI Basketball, but not wanting to give up their love of the game, three seniors joined the Pitt Basketball team as managers their freshman year.
Column: Patriots-Rams Snoozer Bowl was one to forget
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
February 5, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
Sunday’s Super Bowl was an anticlimactic, painfully boring viewership experience, and if you claim to think otherwise, you’re lying to yourself.
From High School to College, former teammates reunited at Pitt
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
When Grant Jones was trying to convince Noah Walker, his former high school teammate, to come to Pitt, he probably didn’t know he would be recruiting his biggest competition in the coming years.
Hurl to Pitt: Club excels at national level
By Ben Bobeck, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Pitt’s club hurling team went from almost not having enough players to form a team to becoming National Champions.
Weekend Sports: Tough three days for Pitt athletics
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
In an otherwise bleak three days, the tennis and track and field programs provided moments of victory with set wins and podium finishes.
Duke defeats Pitt women’s basketball, 74-55
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Women's Basketball
The Blue Devils dealt Pitt its ninth loss in as many games, 74-55.
Pitt cedes to Syracuse for second time, 65-56
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
February 3, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt fell 65-56 to the Orange, extending the team’s losing streak to five games.
What are the odds: Super Bowl edition
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
There's the game itself, featuring the veteran New England Patriots against the young Los Angeles Rams. But more importantly, we are going to look at all of the Super Bowl prop bets.
Women’s basketball drops eighth straight to Virginia Tech, 74-58
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Women's Basketball
The Pitt women’s basketball team saw its losing streak extend to eight games in a loss to Virginia Tech at home Thursday night.
Top storylines heading into Super Bowl LIII
By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Top Stories
The game, featuring two of the league’s most highly touted coaches and some of its most prominent players, is sure to make headlines around the globe.
Q&A: Pitt grad Randy Lieberman prepares to host Super Bowl LIII
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 31, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Features
In the lead-up to this year’s Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and St. Louis Rams, former Pitt News sports writer Randy Lieberman reached out to us to provide an up-close angle at the event.
Take 5: Gronk’s future is uncertain and Lakers should pass on Davis
By Staff
January 30, 2019
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
It’s possible that Gronk may decide to walk away from football under his own power after this season. Because of his multiple injuries, he has been forced to undergo numerous surgeries, each no doubt costing a serious physical and mental toll.
Super Bowl Scoop: Covering America’s Greatest Spectacle from the beat writers who’ve been there
By Ben Bobeck, For The Pitt News
January 30, 2019
Filed under 2. Featured, Sports, Sports Features
If it weren’t for journalists, most people would have no idea what’s going on at the Super Bowl. But while they’re bringing you the news, their jobs aren’t always easy. The Pitt News spoke with some journalists to find out the scoop on covering the Super Bowl.
Pitt softball signs IMPACT recruit Rylee DiTullio
By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
The Pitt softball team signed Rylee DiTullio, a local 16-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, last Monday, holding a press conference at the Petersen Events Center to celebrate the event.
Clemson’s hot shooting deals Pitt fourth straight loss, 82-69
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 30, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
Clemson drained six of its first seven 3-pointers to put the game away early, leading to an 82-69 final score.
Q&A: Mike Bell looks to bring improvement to Pitt Baseball
By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Sports, Uncategorized
On July 10, Mike Bell became the fifth head coach in history of Pitt baseball. Prior to coming to Pitt, Bell was the pitching coach for Florida State for seven years.
WWE explores intergender competition in Royal Rumble
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
Even with a separate women’s Royal Rumble, there still isn’t equal opportunity for women in professional wrestling.
Ugly first half dooms Pitt in 70-42 loss to No. 4 Louisville
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Sports, Women's Basketball
Pitt women’s basketball outscored No. 4 Louisville in the second half, but an ugly first half in which the Panthers scored just 12 points ensured that it didn’t matter.
Weekend Sports: Swim team shines in last home meet
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Pitt swimming and diving headlined an eventful weekend in Pitt athletics, dominating the Western Pennsylvania Invitational and breaking multiple team records in the process.
Pitt scores season low in 66-51 loss to No. 23 Louisville
By Stephen Thompson and Trent Leonard
January 27, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
Pitt fell back to earth in Saturday’s rematch, shooting just 35.2 percent from the field in a 66-51 loss at No. 23 Louisville.
Panthers lose 12th straight ACC game to Virginia, 74-57
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
Filed under Sports, Women's Basketball
In a game that saw lengthy scoring stretches from both teams, the Pitt women’s basketball team found itself on the end of the bad run at the end of the fourth quarter, leading to 74-57 loss to Virginia Thursday night.
What are the odds: NBA’s bottom teams look to tank
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
NBA tanking season is now in full form, with teams trying to lose more games in hopes of a higher draft position.
Pitt Men’s Ultimate brings “end of days” to opponents
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Pitt’s Men’s Ultimate Frisbee team was voted Pitt’s best club sport. “I think that we are the hardest working team in the country every year in terms of time we put in,” fifth-year senior and captain Hafeez Shams said
Take 5: Best of Pitt Athletics
By Staff
January 23, 2019
Filed under Sports
Pitt Athletics had some highs and lows this year, but in every situation there was a player or team that stood out above the rest. This week our writers talked about their “best of” moment in Pitt athletics.
Pitt wrestling shows improvement under Keith Gavin
By Sami Abu-Obaid, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
When reviewing the resumé of Pitt wrestling head coach Keith Gavin, it’s no surprise that the wrestling program is heading toward success.
First-year phenoms lead Duke past Pitt, 79-64
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
Filed under 2. Featured, Men's Basketball, Sports
Three of Jeff Capel’s most widely known recruits from the past year were the leading scorers in Tuesday night’s men’s basketball matchup versus No. 2 Duke.
Pitt vs. Duke at Halftime
January 22, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Visual
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Weekend Recap: Swimming and Diving gets only team win of long week
By Tessa Sayers, assistant sports editor
January 21, 2019
Filed under Sports
Redshirt freshman Micky Phillippi was the lone bright spot of Pitt’s 36-9 loss to No. 3 Oklahoma State this weekend. Phillippi upset the No. 2 ranked 133 pound wrestler in the country, Daton Fix.
Oakland Zoo remains caged in
By Tessa Sayers, assistant sports editor
January 21, 2019
Filed under 2. Featured, Sports, Sports Features
Since its founding 18 years ago, the members of the Oakland Zoo have only stormed the court twice, both times at the Fitzgerald Field House. And it’s not because the athletic department won’t let them.
Syracuse stifles Pitt men’s basketball, 74-63
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
January 19, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
After being down by as many as 20 in the second half, the Panthers clawed back to make it a single digit game before ultimately falling 74-63.
Syracuse uses strong second half to push past Pitt, 82-50
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Women's Basketball
An ugly second half saw the Pitt women’s basketball team extend its ACC losing streak to 10 games, dating back to last season.
What are the odds: Don’t bet against Brees, Brady in championship weekend
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
It's tough to bet against two Hall of Fame quarterbacks in Drew Brees in Tom Brady — so don't do it.
Take 5: Kyler Murray is hurting his career, transfer portal is making football fun
By Pitt News Staff
January 16, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
Kyler Murray declared for the NFL Draft and in the end, it’s going to cause more harm than good. He won’t become the high draft selection he hoped for and the Oakland A’s will lose because they wasted their No. 9 pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. This moment in history will be known as “The Oakland Screw Job.”
Panthers in the Pros: Black, Perez, Washington, McDonough
By Stephen Thompson, staff writer
January 16, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
With 15 varsity sports, it is expected that some Pitt alums go on to become professional athletes. While some, like former Pitt football player James Conner, are more well known, there are still Panthers from all different sports performing at the professional level.
Pitt gymnasts embrace team environment
By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Sports Features
Most members of Pitt gymnastics spent their club careers striving for individual recognition and achievement. Now, they relish in being able to accomplish goals as a team.
Column: Pitt basketball’s rebuild is ahead of schedule
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 16, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Columns
It was supposed to be a rebuilding year for Pitt basketball, but a nationally relevant defense and a couple star-caliber talents have the Panthers ahead of schedule.
Pitt upsets No. 11 Florida State 75-62
By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Filed under 2. Featured, Men's Basketball, Sports
First-year Trey McGowens notched his second 30 point game of his career in Pitt’s upset over Florida State on Monday night.
Pitt football hires Mark Whipple as next offensive coordinator
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 14, 2019
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
After 10 days without an offensive coordinator, the wait for a new Pitt play-caller is over — the football program announced Monday that Mark Whipple will fill the position.
Weekend Sports: Wrestling, gymnastics notch quality finishes
By Kate Hall and Trent Leonard
January 14, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Several of Pitt’s athletic teams put on a strong showing over weekend, with the gymnastics team breaking multiple program records and the wrestling team continuing its dominant start to the season.
Women’s basketball loses nail-biter to Boston College, 59-55
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
January 13, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Women's Basketball
Pitt scored more than 50 points for the first time in ACC play this season, but it wasn’t enough to beat Boston College Sunday afternoon.
No. 15 NC State narrowly escapes with 86-80 win over Pitt
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 12, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
Panthers played exceptionally for most of the game, but made a few little mistakes that cost them what would have been a monumental second straight ACC win.
No. 8 Wolfpack mauls Pitt, 63-34
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
January 11, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Women's Basketball
In a game which set a historically low scoring mark for the program, Pitt women’s basketball lost its second straight ACC game to No. 8 NC State, 63-34, on the road Thursday night.
What are the odds: Bet on Foles, Rivers in NFL playoffs
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
January 11, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Top Stories
When it comes to the NFL playoffs, Nick Foles has proven that you should never bet against him.
Pitt to discontinue women’s tennis program
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Filed under 2. Featured, 3. Breaking, Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
Athletic director Heather Lyke announced that Pitt will be discontinuing its women's tennis program after the upcoming spring season.
Pitt ends ACC losing streak with 89-86 overtime win over Louisville
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
Pitt guard Trey McGowen broke a 39-year record and Pitt ended a 690 day losing streak on Wednesday night in its 89-86 win over Louisville.
Take 5: Football Drama, who should stay and who should go
By Staff
January 10, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
Even though the season just ended, college football is already full of drama. Is Tua Tagovailoa as good as everyone thinks he is? Will Justin Fields get the starting quarterback job at Ohio State? You can read what our writers think and more here.
Breaking down ACC competition for women’s basketball
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories, Women's Basketball
The Panthers will need to take care of business against the ACC's bottom-feeders and hopefully steal a game or two from the conference’s middling teams.
Looking ahead at Pitt basketball’s ACC schedule
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 9, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
If the Panthers win just one of their next 17 games, it will be an improvement over last season, when they went winless in conference play for the first time ever.
WWE ‘TLC’ doesn’t take care of McIntyre, Ziggler
By Alexa Marzina, staff writer
January 8, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
A staff-writer takes a look at the WWE, arguing some of its top performers deserve to be treated better.
Pitt Gymnastics set to vault into season
By Kate Hall, staff writer
January 8, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Pitt Gymnastics has used its off season to get closer as a team in hopes of topping its fifth place finish at the NCAA regional championships last season.
Preview: Softball slides into spring season
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
Pitt softball saw its program soar to new heights in 2018. Under new head coach Jodi Hermanek, the Panthers hope to build upon that momentum in 2019.
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, oh my!
By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Features
The facebook comment section of Pitt Athletics posts aren’t always the best place to hang out, but according to SID Julie Jurich, who is in charge of the social media, it usually isn't too bad. You can find out what all goes into the social media pages here.
Pitt baseball’s Bell looks to make noise in first season
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
For the first time since 1998, Pitt Baseball will have a new head coach. Mike Bell will be replacing former coach Joe Jordano, you can read about how the Panthers future looks under Bell here.
Panthers prowl during holiday hiatus
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
While the students were away, the Panthers’ student-athletes were out to play. You catch up on what you missed and read what Pitt accomplished over break here.
UNC slams Pitt, 85-60, in ACC opener
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
January 5, 2019
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
The Panthers battled briefly with the No. 15 team in the country before ultimately falling 85-60.
Panthers come up short to Stanford in Sun Bowl, 14-13
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 31, 2018
Filed under 2. Featured, Football, Sports
Despite out-gaining its opponent in nearly every facet of the game, the Pitt football team fell to Stanford, 14-13, in the Hyundai Sun Bowl Monday afternoon, thus failing to crack .500 for the second straight season.
Panthers band together in split performances
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Features
With Pitt's band split between three different locations on the weekend of Nov. 30, Director of Bands Brad Townsend had to get creative.
Pitt sports: A semester in review
By Kate Hall, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
From playoff berths to championship games to championship titles, the Panthers have seen it all. Here is a recap of the biggest moments in Pitt sports this semester.
Mountaineers maul Pitt in Backyard Brawl, 69-59
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 8, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports, Top Stories
Facing off against a team known for its suffocating defense, the young Panthers’ inexperience was on full display in a 69-59 loss to West Virginia Saturday afternoon in the 186th edition of the Backyard Brawl.
What are the Odds: Pittsburgh wins in Oakland, Army beats Navy
By Colin Martin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Sports
Another weekend, another opportunity to make some money. After going 2-4 last week, our in-house betting expert is looking to redeem himself with picks in the NFL, NBA and NCAA.
TPN staff breaks down bowl season
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 7, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
Who is going to make it to the National Championship? Will Pitt ever win again? You can find out what the Pitt News Sports Staff thinks here.
Panthers persevere over Fordham, 65-62
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under Sports, Women's Basketball
The Pitt women’s basketball team narrowly persevered against Fordham, defeating the Rams 65-62 at the Petersen Events Center Wednesday night.
Take 5: Kyler, KD, Cardinals
By The Pitt News Staff
December 6, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns
Our Pitt News Sports staff had some things to rant about this week, from Pittsburgh figures who irk them to who should be taking home hardware during awards season.
Demetrius Thomas spearheads Pitt’s rise up the rankings
By Jack Clay, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Top Stories
Pitt’s wrestling team recently cracked the top 25 national rankings and new transfer Demetrius Thomas has been a big part of the program’s surge.
Navigating college football’s bowl season
By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports Columns, Top Stories
The sport is dominated by the playoff discussion around this time of year, but there are plenty of other marquee matchups that are worth your attention during this bowl season.
Preview: Track and field sprints into indoor season
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Last season, the Pitt men’s track and field team came in last place in the ACC indoor competition. while the women’s team finished 12th out of 15 teams. They believe they can drastically improve on that in 2018.
Waiver Wire Weekly: Welcome to Playoffs
By Adin Link, Staff Wrtier
December 4, 2018
Filed under Sports
It’s do or die time in fantasy football, if you are looking for some home players to pick up in order to put yourself in the best position to win your league, make sure you read this week’s Waiver Wire Weekly.
Panthers vs. Cardinal: Natural Selection at Work?
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
It’s official, Pitt will be playing Stanford in the Sun Bowl, the Panthers first bowl game in two years. After two tough loses, it will be the perfect place for Pitt’s seniors to leave their mark on the program.
Pitt drops close contest to Niagara, 71-70
By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Filed under Men's Basketball, Sports
After being held scoreless for the first three minutes of their game on Monday, the Panthers lost their first game of the season at home on Monday night. Pitt tried to rally in the final second of the game, but it wasn't enough and Niagara won 71-70.
Volleyball ends season with tournament loss to Michigan
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
After losing in the second round of the NCAA tournament the past two years, Pitt volleyball thought 2018 was its year — but Michigan ended the Panthers’ dreams of dancing into the Sweet 16 on Saturday night.
Weekend Sports: Basketball and wrestling shine amid football and volleyball losses
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports, Top Stories
Men’s basketball beat Duquesne in the annual City Game and the wrestling team performed admirably at the Las Vegas Invitational, injecting some Panther pride into an otherwise bleak weekend.
Three takeaways from Pitt vs Clemson
By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Sports Columns
The Panthers were held back by several factors, but there were a few bright spots to build on for the season finale and next year.
Panthers to take on Stanford in Sun Bowl
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 2, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
The Pitt football team will take on Stanford in the Hyundai Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, Dec. 31.
Clemson clobbers Pitt, 42-10, in ACC Championship
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
December 2, 2018
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories
In the end, the same weaknesses that plagued the Panthers all season — an anemic passing game and a tendency to shoot themselves in the foot — materialized Saturday night.
Pitt’s historic season ends in 3-2 loss to Michigan
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Pitt's historic season came to end in its 3-2 loss against Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Pitt sweeps Iona to move on to second round of NCAA Tournament
By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2018
Filed under Sports, Sports / Other Varsity Sports
Pitt Volleyball beat Iona to move onto the second round of the NCAA Tournament Friday.