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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

The Pitt Women’s Soccer team celebrates on Sept. 24, 2023 during a match against Notre Dame on September 24, 2023.

Pitt athletics gets ready for a busy weekend filled with opportunity, rivalry and action

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer April 12, 2024
As the weekend approaches, Pitt athletics prepares for a pivotal two days of conference play and spring scrimmages.
Pittsburgh Pirates Oneil Cruz, right, celebrates with manager Derek Shelton, left, after hitting a walk-off single during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

Take Four | Pro opinions take center stage

By The Pitt News Staff April 12, 2024
In this week’s Take Four, The Pitt News Staff shares their fiery opinions regarding the NBA, NFL, MLB and even the Olympics.
Junior pitcher Kyra Pittman (8) reads the catcher’s signal during a game against Louisville at Vartabedian Field on March 29.

Pitt softball prepares for Alumni Weekend against North Carolina

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

Pitt softball (11-25, 3-12 ACC) has a crucial week ahead of them as they prepare to take on ACC opponent North Carolina (24-13, 6-9 ACC) at home at Vartabedian Field on April 12-14. The Panthers look to...

Redshirt senior M.J. Devonshire (12) and junior Phillip OBrien Jr. (5) celebrate in front of the Panther Pitt during a game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 14, 2023.

Things to look for in the Blue-Gold spring football game

By James Carter, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

The upcoming Blue-Gold spring football game brings a lot of intrigue for Pitt football fans. After a disastrous 3-9 campaign in the 2023 season, the Panthers had a flurry of coaching and roster moves to...

Senior Lydia Bottelier competes during the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championship on March 7.

Pitt track and field competes across multiple meets

By Aidan Kasner, Senior Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Pitt track and field is on quite the tear recently. In their last few meets, the men and women’s teams have racked up successful finishes, broken records and won honorable titles.  The Panthers’...

A Pitt player runs to third base during Sunday’s game against Georgia Tech at the Charles L. Cost Field.

Pitt baseball hopes to turn season around against Kent State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Following a disappointing end to a weekend series against Georgia Tech, Pitt baseball looks to rebound in a one-off game against Kent State away from home.  Bad pitching was a major concern in Pitt’s...

A Pitt player runs to third base during Sunday’s game against Georgia Tech at the Charles L. Cost Field.

Pitt baseball secures 100th ACC win in series against Georgia Tech

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer April 7, 2024

Although Pitt baseball (13-15, 3-12 ACC) lost its series to Georgia Tech this weekend, the Panthers picked up a win against the Yellow Jackets in their Saturday matchup, securing the program its 100th...

Fifth-year attacker Camdyn ODonnell (20) and junior midfielder Talia Zuco (19) celebrate during a lacrosse game against Louisville at Highmark Stadium on March 2.

Pitt athletics enters final stretch of spring sports over weekend

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer April 7, 2024

With April slowly passing by, Pitt athletics is entering the final stretch of its 2023-2024 season. While some teams rose to the occasion, others fell behind. Here’s how each program fared over the weekend. Track...

First-year guard Carlton Bub Carrington (7) looks for a play during Wednesday nights game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Carlton “Bub” Carrington declares for the NBA draft

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2024

On Wednesday, Pitt men’s basketball ball star first-year guard Carlton “Bub” Carrington declared for the 2024 NBA draft. Carrington is a projected first-round draft pick. The announcement comes...

First-year linebacker Jordan Bass (20) celebrates after a play during the game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Pitt football looks to turn heads before NFL draft

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor April 2, 2024

After two straight years of success, Pitt football is in for a bit of a down year in the upcoming 2024 NFL draft. Only two Panthers — offensive lineman Matt Goncalves and cornerback M.J. Devonshire —...

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