No. 7 Pitt volleyball dominated on the road this weekend, comfortably beating Syracuse and Boston College. These wins extended the Panthers’ winning streak to 17 games, and head coach Dan Fisher recorded career win no. 250 in the process.
Following Pitt’s 19-9 victory against No. 20 Syracuse on Saturday, Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes gives his takeaways on the team’s strong defensive performance and ability to run the ball without star running back Israel Abanikanda.
Pitt’s defense was exceptional against No. 20 Syracuse, finishing with six total sacks including a game-sealing safety by Deslin Alexander in their 19-9 upset victory.
By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer
• November 4, 2022
College athletes are constantly under pressure, dealing with packed athletic and academic schedules. The Hidden Opponent offers athletes struggling with personal well-being an outlet, fighting against the stigma surrounding mental health in sports.
Pitt men’s basketball showcased their scoring ability in their second scrimmage of the season against Edinboro. The Panthers cruised, winning 92-53 behind 28 first half points from junior forward Blake Hinson.
By Colm Slevin, Contributing Editor
• November 4, 2022
Pitt swim and dive got off to a strong start in their first meet against Notre Dame and Penn State, with the men’s team taking second place ahead of the Nittany Lions. There is optimism amongst the swimmers, with their eyes set on NCAA births.
No. 24 Pitt men’s soccer pulled out a late 4-1 victory against NC State Wednesday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the first round of the ACC tournament. Michael Sullivan scored the game winner for the Panthers in the first overtime period.
Panther football looks to bounce back against No. 22 Syracuse after dropping their last two games. The game features a clash of two of the nation's top running backs in Israel Abanikanda of Pitt and Sean Tucker of Syracuse.
