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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

Senior Desmond Palmer won the 300m for the first time in his Pitt career Friday. Courtesy of Barry Schenk | Pitt Athletics

Palmer, Sellers achieve new heights at SPIRE Invitational

By Dominic Campbell | For The Pitt News February 13, 2017

Pitt Track and Field outperformed much of the competition Friday and Saturday at the SPIRE Invitational in Geneva, Ohio, led by victories from seniors Desmond Palmer and Joslin Sellers. Palmer won the...

Sophomore Gabriela Rezende won her match at Penn State Sunday afternoon in straight sets. Photo Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Pitt tennis served up loss to Penn State, 4-3

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor February 13, 2017

The Panthers were one match away from winning, but the hosting Penn State Nittany Lions came away with a victory over the Pitt women’s tennis team Sunday afternoon, 4-3. “Unfortunately, today we...

Sophomore guard Cameron Johnson scored a game-high 22 points in Pitts 80-75 win vs. Syracuse on Saturday. Evan Meng | Staff Photographer

Panthers stifle Syracuse for second straight win, 80-75

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer February 11, 2017

After ending a month-long, eight-game losing streak that prompted some to call for the firing of head coach Kevin Stallings, the Pitt men’s basketball team is now on a winning streak. The Panthers...

Pitt sophomore forward Kalista Walters (32) tallied a team-high 14 points in a 54-46 loss Thursday vs. Clemson. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s basketball team drops fifth straight vs. Clemson, 54-46

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | Staff Writer February 10, 2017

The Pitt women’s basketball team continued its trend of playing well in the first half of games and failing to perform in the second half in yet another loss Thursday night. Returning to the Petersen...

Pitts Jenna Potts (14) and Kamalani Akeo (3) both received All-ACC Academic honors Thursday. Meghan Sunners | Assistant Visual Editor

Four Panthers make All-ACC Academic Volleyball Team

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 10, 2017

After capping a record-breaking career on the court, senior middle blocker Jenna Potts wrapped up her undergraduate career with a 4.00 GPA and a consistent place on the Dean’s List. Potts highlighted...

Senior middle linebacker Matt Galambos was one of six Panthers named to the All-ACC Academic Team Wednesday. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Six Pitt football players named to All-ACC Academic Team

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 9, 2017

Already well represented on the various All-ACC teams for their performance on the field, members of the Pitt football team are now receiving accolades in the classroom. After placing four players on...

Pitt senior forward Michael Young tied a career high with 30 points in the Panthers 83-72 win at Boston College. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers snap 8-game skid with 83-72 win at Boston College

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 8, 2017

After eight straight losses, the Pitt men’s basketball team is back in the win column — and for now, out of last place in the ACC. Thanks to a vintage performance by senior forward Michael Young...

6-foot-11 center Rozelle Nix is much-beloved by the Oakland Zoo. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Basement Basketball: Can Panthers outperform Eagles?

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 8, 2017

The Pitt men’s basketball team has faced a grueling schedule this season, ranked eighth-toughest in the country by CBS Sports. So, after eight straight losses to quality conference opponents, Wednesday...

Pitt womens soccer head coach Greg Miller will coach five new players next season. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Women’s soccer team announces 2017 recruiting class

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor February 8, 2017

In the 2016 season, the Pitt women’s soccer team did not score very often, finishing last in the ACC for offense and averaging a measly 0.44 goals per game. Nevertheless, the team netted promising prospects...

Pitt defender Kevin Murray, alongside womens goalie Taylor Francis, is a member of the ACC All-Academic team. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Francis and Murray named ACC All-Academics

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor February 8, 2017

The Pitt men’s and women’s soccer teams struggled to succeed on the field last year with both teams only winning twice this past season. But the ACC recognized women’s goalkeeper Taylor Francis and...

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