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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

UC San Diego mascot King Triton cheers from San Diego's court in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big West Conference tournament Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Henderson, Nev.

Column | Predicting March Madness’ Cinderellas

By Robert Thompson, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

Last night, the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee released the field of 68 teams that will compete over the next three weeks, culminating in the national championship in San Antonio on April 7.  There...

Sophomore outside hitter Blaire Bayless (8) high-fives her teammates at the volleyball match against East Carolina in the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

“Natural leader”: Blaire Bayless looks to showcase loyalty and talent in 2025

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2025

Blaire Bayless has always shown loyalty. It’s a trait about her that has never been questioned. Whoever Bayless is with, that’s who she stands beside to this day.  She has stayed in the same friend...

Pitt women’s lacrosse sticks lie on the ground during a game against Notre Dame in 2023.

‘We want the work and we like the work’: Pitt lacrosse takes down Liberty and anticipates the season ahead

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Pitt women’s lacrosse took on Liberty at home at Highmark Stadium on Wednesday. Their 15-6 victory successfully snapped the Flames’ six-game winning streak.  Coming into this game, head coach Emily...

A referee holds a basketball in the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Pitt men’s basketball season was not decided by one call

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor March 14, 2025

There are five seconds left, and the game is tied at 54 a piece. Notre Dame sophomore guard Markus Burton drives to his right and rises up in an effort to send Pitt home and advance the Fighting Irish...

From left, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky, Chris Oladokun, Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph participate in drills during an NFL football practice.

Column | Why the Mason Rudolph reunion is a great move for the Steelers

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

My, how the mighty have fallen.  The Pittsburgh Steelers were the pinnacle of stability for a decade and a half. Ben Roethlisberger left no doubt that he was the starter until his retirement after...

Pitt softball cheers at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2024.

Weekend Preview | Spring sports schedule ramps up

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Pitt is ramping up towards one of its busier weekends of the spring schedule. Spring sports are in full swing after both men’s and women’s basketball lost in their respective conference tournaments.  Baseball Pitt...

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.

Column | DK Metcalf trade is reputation-defining for Steelers’ front office

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

At a turning point in the franchise, Pittsburgh Steelers fans were enthused when Omar Khan was named the new general manager. Coinciding with the retirement of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in 2022, this...

Pitt men’s basketball huddles before its game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Luck of the Irish: Misfortunes haunt Pitt

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2025

It doesn’t get worse than this for redshirt senior Zack Austin. He ended his Pitt career with an iffy  last-second foul called on him to lose Pitt the game and end his team’s season.  “I’ve...

Graduate student Damian Dunn (1) goes for a block during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against UNC on Jan. 28 at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball looks for luck in first round of ACC tournament

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor March 11, 2025

After finishing out the season losing four of their last five, Pitt men’s basketball will compete in the ACC tournament as the No. 13 seed. A first-round rematch with No. 12 seed Notre Dame at 2 p.m....

Head coach Dan Fisher speaks to the Pitt volleyball team after their match Fitzgerald Field House.

What are Pitt volleyball’s plans at outside hitter?

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2025

Pitt volleyball has had a very hectic offseason — there is no secret about it. It especially had a wild offseason at the outside hitter position.  The team knew it was losing Valeria Vazquez Gomez...

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