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The Pitt News

Redshirt senior forward Zach Austin (55) attempts a reverse dunk during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

Pitt men’s basketball looks to soar back into win column against Louisville

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 10, 2025

On Saturday, Pitt men’s basketball (12-3, ACC 3-1) hosts Louisville (11-5, ACC 4-1) at noon in the Petersen Events Center. With both teams holding just a singular conference loss to their names, and...

Senior guard Ishmael Legget (5) watches a layup attempt during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

No. 4 Blue Devils beat down on Pitt: Can men’s basketball hang with the nation’s top dogs?

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

For a Pitt squad that was the first team out of this week’s AP Top 25, the game against No. 4 Duke stood as a prime opportunity for the Panthers to prove that they could play competitively with the country’s...

A referee holds up the hand of a victorious Pitt wrestler during the match against Lehigh in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Winter sports in full swing with upcoming matchups for Pitt swim & dive, wrestling and gymnastics

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 9, 2025

After finishing up the first week of classes, Pitt student-athletes take to the pool and the mat for competition throughout the weekend. Swimming & diving The Panthers will host their second...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates his 32-yard touchdown reception with teammate wide receiver George Pickens (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Who will hoist the Lombardi trophy? Sports Desk staff NFL playoff pick ’ems

By The Pitt News Staff January 9, 2025

With the first NFL playoff games gearing up this weekend, The Pitt News Sports Desk shared its thoughts on how the league’s postseason will play out. Vikings make and spoil history // Conor Hutchison,...

Graduate-student center Khadija Faye observes the women’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Pitt women’s basketball loses steam in second half against Louisville, drops fourth straight ACC game

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

364 days ago Louisville stepped foot in the Petersen Event Center as No. 15 in the country and left the building with a 30-point win off of a “fourth-quarter blunder,” by Pitt. On Thursday night, Pitt...

Sophomore opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) prepares to serve during the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024 at the Petersen Events Center.

What’s next for Pitt volleyball after hectic offseason

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2025

Pitt volleyball will look entirely different in 2025.  This isn’t to say that the team won’t have championship aspirations in 2025 — a goal that is always possible when a team returns the national...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates his 32-yard touchdown reception with teammate wide receiver George Pickens (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Struggling Steelers take on division rival Ravens in wild-card round

By James Carter, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

After squandering a division lead and a 10-3 start, the now 10-7 Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Baltimore to face their red-hot archrival the Baltimore Ravens.  This is the first time that the Steelers...

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

Column | This is the most defining moment in half a decade for Mike Tomlin

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

Mike Tomlin is the most polarizing figure in town.  The national media has long praised the resumé of Mike Tomlin, and to his credit, it is quite an impressive one. Tomlin has two Super Bowl appearances,...

Redshirt senior forward Zach Austin (55) goes up for a layup during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

Pitt men’s basketball dominated in Durham by Flagg and No. 4 Blue Devils

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 7, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball suffered a primetime 76-47 loss to No. 4 Duke on the road. The loss is only the third for the Panthers, who earned the most votes of unranked teams in the weekly AP Top 25 poll.  Junior...

The Pitt men's basketball team celebrates during its game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

Pitt men’s basketball takes on star-studded Duke

By James Carter, Staff Writer January 7, 2025

In a potential preview of the ACC Championship, Pitt men’s basketball will travel to Durham, North Carolina, on Tuesday night to take on No. 4 Duke. Both teams started the season strong and are highly...

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