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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings dismissed first-year point guard Justice Kithcart from the team Friday morning. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

Stallings dismisses first-year PG Justice Kithcart from Panthers

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 3, 2017

Pitt men’s basketball head coach Kevin Stallings dismissed first-year point guard Justice Kithcart from the team Friday morning, according to a Pitt Athletics press release. “It is a privilege to...

Swimmers

Men’s swimmers wrap up ACC Championships with 10th-place finish

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 3, 2017

The Pitt men’s swimming team continued to make history Wednesday and Thursday night in Georgia as the 2017 ACC Championships came to a close. The Panthers finished in 10th place at Georgia Tech’s...

Ryan Zimba (center) pictured with his father and brother outside their home before a Pitt football game in 2007. Courtesy of Ryan Zimba

Pitting in person: 5 games fans would rather forget

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer March 3, 2017

Last week, as I watched Pitt’s men’s basketball team surrender a 19-point lead against Wake Forest, I felt something all too familiar. The Panthers still led by four with 3:27 to go, yet I knew...

Pitt junior Kayla Harris pitched a perfect game last Sunday to help her earn ACC Pitcher of the Week honors. Matt Hawley |  Staff Photographer

TPN Panthers of the Month: Kayla Harris and Ryan Solomon

Kayla Harris Kayla Harris’ last pitching performance was perfect — literally. After setting the tone by striking all three batters out in the first inning, Harris retired every subsequent Southeastern...

ACC Tournament

Panthers’ season ends in 72-60 loss vs. UNC at ACC Tournament

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 2, 2017

In last year’s ACC Tournament, North Carolina’s Jamie Cherry tried her best to spoil the Pitt women’s basketball team’s season, but the Panthers prevailed. This time around, the Tar Heels’...

Redshirt sophomore guard Cameron Johnson and junior forward Ryan Luther both made the All-ACC Academic Team for the second year in a row. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

Cameron Johnson and Ryan Luther named to All-ACC Academic Team

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 2, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team’s disappointing 2016-2017 season is almost at a close, but two Panthers earned recognition Wednesday for what they’ve accomplished off the court. Pitt redshirt sophomore...

With a time of 6:28.37, Eben Vorster (above), Luke Smutny, Samy Helmbacher and Brian Lovasik broke Pitt’s 800m freestyle relay record, which was set in 2014. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Panther swimmers break records at ACCs

By Kait French | Staff Writer March 1, 2017

The Panthers impressed their fans yet again over the first two days of the ACC Championship meet, complete with three new records and two record-breaking swims. With a time of 6:28.37, Eben Vorster,...

Pitt senior forward Michael Young scored 16 points and pulled down four rebounds against Georgia Tech, but his efforts were not enough to lead his team past the Yellow Jackets. TPN File Photo

Pitt stung by Yellow Jackets, 61-52

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer March 1, 2017

With one game left in the season, the Pitt men's basketball team is sitting at .500 and tied for 13th place in the conference after another loss Tuesday night. After the Panthers (15-15 overall, 4-13...

Redshirt junior Rozelle Nix has seen increased playing time, and enthusiasm from the fans, this year. Jordan Mondell | Layout Editor

Rozelle Nix: Big man on campus

By Kevin Bertha | Staff Writer February 28, 2017

After years of rigorous work on various courts, Rozelle Nix finally saw his dedication pay off this season. Pitt trailed by five with seven minutes left in the game against the winningest coach of all-time,...

Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher has had great success on both the collegiate and international stages. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Head volleyball coach Dan Fisher given extension

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2017

Head volleyball coach Dan Fisher has restored the Panthers’ program to national prominence, and he’s being rewarded for his efforts. Interim Athletic Director Randy Juhl announced Monday afternoon...

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