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The Pitt News

Cooper Sainiak posing at Acrisure Stadium.

Cooper Sainiak: From falling on his face to the first man on the Pitt Dance Team

By Conor Hutchison, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2025

It’s rare for someone to find their true calling, but at only 13 years old, Cooper Sainiak discovered his. He’d work day and night to dig out a career as a professional ballet dancer. The dream...

Pittsburgh quarterback Christian Veilleux (11) runs away from Notre Dame defensive lineman Javontae Jean-Baptiste (1) and defensive lineman Jordan Botelho (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, in South Bend, Indiana.

The storied rivalry of Pitt vs. Notre Dame

By Julien Holbrook, Staff Writer November 10, 2025

Although it is not the first game that comes to most people’s minds when thinking about historic collegiate rivalries, Notre Dame against Pitt is one of college football's running battles, steeped in...

Pitt volleyball player Haiti Tautua'a (25) goes up for a set during Saturday’s volleyball game at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball dominates Virginia in sweep

By Matthew Scabilloni, Sports Editor November 10, 2025

Virginia was never really a concern for Pitt volleyball. Pitt severely outmatched the bottom of the ACC team, and it was just a formality that it would sweep Virginia in three quick sets. And that is exactly...

Pitt football wide receiver Kenny Johnson (2) collides with an NC State football player at Acrisure Stadium during Saturday’s football game.

Weekly Pitt Football Column | Time And Fate

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2025

I hope you all got your rest this weekend, because the real fun starts now.  This Saturday, the Panthers will host No. 9 Notre Dame at Acrisure Stadium. On a bustling day that will include the official...

Pitt football helmets and equipment on the field at Acrisure Stadium.

Satire | Three keys to the bye week

By Matthew Scabilloni, Alex Kiger, and Ava Nicholas November 7, 2025

The Panthers are gearing up to take the nation by storm. Since making a change at quarterback to first-year Mason Heintschel, the Panthers are 5-0 and have earned a No. 24 seeding in the College Football...

The Pitt women’s soccer team during a game against Notre Dame on Oct. 30, 2025.

Pitt women’s soccer ends a tumultuous season, taking down No. 1 Notre Dame

By Rithika Praturu, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

No one expected the season to end this way, but Pitt women’s soccer stunned No. 1 Notre Dame at Ambrose Urbanic Field last week, securing the win with an 85-minute breakthrough. Off a late corner...

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.

‘Letting the chips fall’: Inside the arrests of NBA stars as betting scandal threatens league’s integrity

By Mitchell Bloom, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

During the 2023 NBA season, the Boston Celtics hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in an in-season showdown. Tied at 105 a piece, as the clock approached three zeroes, Lakers forward LeBron James drove to the...

Pitt basketball player Jajuan Nelson (44) looks to catch the ball during a basketball game at the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Dominance from Pitt basketball’s frontcourt helped overcome a slow start

By Danny Shanholtzer, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

The Panthers’ 74-59 win on Monday night against Youngstown State was not pretty, but they found a way to get the job done. Pitt used its size to gain 18 points off of second-chance opportunities and...

Jeff Capel, head coach of Pitt men's basketball, yells on the court during the game against Wake Forest in January 2023.

On the trail: Pitt men’s basketball recruiting update

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

It’s hard to believe at first, but head coach Jeff Capel is quietly having one of the better offseasons in college basketball, especially regarding the recruiting trail. While fans may have to wait another...

Redshirt junior guard Mikayla Johnson (23) drives the ball during a game against Drexel at the Petersen Events Center on Nov. 4, 2025.

Takeaways | The Panthers fell victim to Drexel’s 68-60 upset in their home opener

By Karis Mameniskis, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

For any team’s first game of the season, early jitters are almost inevitable. The Panthers opened their season looking one-dimensional and lacking urgency. On the other hand, Drexel played fast-paced,...

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