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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
South Carolinas Aliyah Boston holds up the championship trophy after defeating Tennessee 74-58 to win the championship game of the Southeastern Conference womens tournament in Greenville, S.C., Sunday, March 5, 2023.

The Pitt News sports desk predicts women’s March Madness winners

By The Pitt News Sports Staff • March 15, 2023
As the women’s NCAA basketball tournament approaches, The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its predictions for who will win the National Championship. The first round will start Friday afternoon and conclude April 2 in Dallas.
Mississippi States Shakeel Moore (3) is defended by Pittsburghs Nelly Cummings (0) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA mens college basketball tournament Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio.

The Pitt News sports desk predicts men’s March Madness winners

By The Pitt News Sports Staff • March 15, 2023
With the men’s NCAA basketball tournament set to begin on Thursday, The Pitt News sports staff predicts who will cut down the nets in Houston on April 3.
Pittsburghs Blake Hinson (2) celebrates after Pittsburgh defeated Mississippi State in a First Four game in the NCAA mens college basketball tournament Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio.

Men’s basketball takeaways | Cummings steps up, Panthers’ lack of size is a major issue

By Jack Markowski, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023
Pitt men’s basketball secured its first NCAA tournament victory in nine years against Mississippi State 60-59. Staff Writer Jack Markowski provides takeaways from the contest
Pittsburghs Blake Hinson (2) celebrates after Pittsburgh defeated Mississippi State in a First Four game in the NCAA mens college basketball tournament Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio.

‘It’s a dogfight’: Pitt men’s basketball edges out Mississippi State 60-59 in NCAA tournament First Four

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 15, 2023
After a seven-year hiatus, the Pitt men’s basketball team returned to the NCAA tournament in dramatic fashion. The Panthers narrowly defeated Mississippi State 60-59, earning their first tournament win since 2014.
A basketball at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt students embrace excitement, unpredictability of team’s first NCAA tournament in seven years

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • March 14, 2023
Students in Oakland were buzzing about Pitt’s first NCAA tournament appearance in seven years. For all students from first years to seniors, there was plenty of excitement and support behind the team heading into the Panthers First Four game on Tuesday night.
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) loses the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

Mississippi State student newspaper breaks down the Bulldogs ahead of First Four match-up

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 14, 2023
Who better to talk about an opponent than the opponent themselves? The Pitt News talks with Mississippi State’s student newspaper, The Reflector, ahead of first four matchup.
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) goes to the free throw line after scoring and being fouled by Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State won 69-68, and will face Pitt in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Preview | Panthers take on Mississippi State in the First Four

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • March 14, 2023
The Panthers are dancing. After seven years, Pitt returns to the NCAA tournament, but their first test comes against a feisty Mississippi State team. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes offers a preview of the Tuesday night matchup.
Head basketball coach Jeff Capel watches from the bench as a penalty call dashes the Panthers’ hopes to upset Louisville in January 2020.

Column | Pitt fans owe Jeff Capel an apology

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer • March 14, 2023
Following Pitt basketball’s disappointing 2021-22 campaign, many Panther fans called for the program to move on from head coach Jeff Capel. But now, as the Panthers are on the brink of appearing in the NCAA tournament, it’s clear Panther fans were wrong about Capel.
Pitt baseball stands in a huddle before the game against Bucknell on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Swim and dive sends 12 to NCAA Championships, softball throws no-hitter during spring break

By David Scott, Staff Writer • March 12, 2023
Pitt athletics stayed active during spring break, with swimming and diving, baseball, men’s basketball, softball, women’s gymnastics and women’s lacrosse competing throughout the week.
Pittsburgh forward Jorge Diaz Graham (31) shoots against Miami forward Norchad Omier (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Coral Gables, Fla.

Pitt men’s basketball earns No. 11 seed, draw Mississippi state in first four matchup

By Anthony Speciale, Staff Writer • March 12, 2023
Pitt men’s basketball earned their first NCAA tournament berth since the 2015-16 season on Selection Sunday, drawing an 11-seed and first four matchup against Mississippi State.
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