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The Pitt News

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball during Pitt volleyball’s game against Buffalo on Tuesday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt Volleyball sweeps Buffalo

By Amber Farabaugh, Staff Photographer September 3, 2024

Pitt volleyball won their third straight home opener with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-10, 25-15) sweep of Buffalo.

Pitt Women’s Cross Country starts the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday.

‘It’s my second home’: Pitt cross-country hosts Panther Opener

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

Pitt cross-country had their first — and final — home meet of the season. The Panthers swept this first and final home meet of the season and hope to replicate the impressive performance they had in...

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love warms up before a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, in Green Bay, Wis.

The Pitt News Sports NFL 2024 season take four

By The Pitt News Staff September 3, 2024

The 2024 NFL season is almost upon us, and the Pitt News Sports desk believes it’s a great opportunity to share its hottest takes on the upcoming season.  Jordan Love is my sneaky favorite for 2024-2025...

Pitt volleyball in the Fitzgerald Field House during its game against Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 7th.

Pitt volleyball starts the year in dominant fashion

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 2, 2024

No. 3 Pitt volleyball (2-0, ACC 0-0) traveled to Eugene, Oregon, for two games over the weekend and proved it’s still a national champion-caliber team.  The Panthers didn’t lose a set in their...

The Pitt men’s soccer team interacts with the student section.

Pitt soccer finds success on weekend road trips

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 2, 2024

Pitt soccer hit the road this past weekend — with overall success. The women’s team dominated in California while the men’s team had a middling week on a tour of the keystone state. Pitt women’s...

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

Takeaways from Pitt football’s game against Kent State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 2, 2024

Pitt football defeated Kent State 55-24 in its season opener at home. 44,616 people saw a quarterback succeed in his debut, two receivers almost meet their target share from 2023 and a star runningback...

Redshirt junior running back Derrick Davis Jr. (34) celebrates with teammates Moritz Schmoranzer (54), Gavin Bartholomew (86) and Jake Overman (87) after running in a touchdown in the second quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Photos: Pitt Football Trounces Kent State 55-24

By Kaylee Uribe, Jonathan Guo September 2, 2024

Pitt Football started its season off at home with a 55-25 victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes on Saturday, Aug. 31. The game saw many new faces for the Panthers, including offensive coordinator...

A Pitt runner takes part in the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday.

Photos: Pitt Cross Country sweeps Panther Open

By Kaylee Uribe, Staff Photographer September 2, 2024

Pitt Cross Country opened their season with a sweep at the Panther Open, with both the men’s and women’s teams taking first place over local teams including Carnegie Mellon and Robert Morris on Friday,...

The Pitt Football team runs onto the field with Head Coach Pat Narduzzi.

Pitt football’s new faces lead the Panthers in dominant win over Kent State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer August 31, 2024

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein said after his collegiate debut that Pitt football’s new offensive coordinator Kade Bell, “takes the red zone personally.” Bell’s offense looked...

Sophomore running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) waves after Pitt football defeated Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium Saturday evening.

Rodney Hammond Jr. declared ineligible for 2024 season

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor August 30, 2024

Pitt football senior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. has been declared ineligible to play in the 2024 season, according to a press release from the program on Friday. Hammond will remain apart of the team...

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