The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a touchdown in the Tigers 31-0 national semifinal victory against Ohio State. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/TNS

PREDICTION: Tigers roll Tide, 34-31

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer January 9, 2017

After a long season filled with upsets and close calls, this year’s college football playoff has given many viewers exactly what they wanted — a rematch of last year’s championship game between the...

Pitt senior Tracey Pearson took second place in the all-around at the Panthers season-opening meet against Ohio State. Courtesy of Charles LeClaire|Pitt Athletics

Buckeyes stick it to Panther gymnastics

On a frigid Saturday night in Pittsburgh, the Pitt gymnastics team’s season opener got off to a cold start against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Although Pitt participated in an exhibition last month against...

Pitt senior Dominic Giordano set the school record in the 1M dive on Saturday. Jordan Mondell | Contributing Editor

Giordano breaks record, Pitt swims past WVU

Dominic Giordano has already enjoyed incredible success as a diver for the Pitt Panthers, winning the NCAA Championship in the 3-meter last year. Saturday afternoon, the senior from Wexford, Pennsylvania,...

Pitt senior forward Sheldon Jeter had 12 points — all in the first half — in the Panthers 77-66 loss vs. Syracuse. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers fall flat in 77-66 loss at Syracuse

By Ted Zhang | Staff Writer January 7, 2017

Any lasting euphoria from the Pitt men’s basketball team’s overtime win against the No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday quickly vanished Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. The...

Senior forward Michael Young (23) scored 19 points to help Pitts seniors earn their first win against the Virginia Cavaliers. Elaina Zachos | Senior Staff Photographer

Beating UVA helps ease sting of last-second losses for Pitt

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 6, 2017

As the clock ticked down Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center, the Pitt men’s basketball team’s New Years Eve meltdown had to be fresh in the players’ minds. For Pitt’s seniors, who...

Pitt sophomore forward Kalista Walters (32) led all scorers with 19 points in the Panthers 56-43 win over Boston College. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Panthers pound Eagles for first ACC win, 56-43

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | Staff Writer January 6, 2017

The Pitt women’s basketball team has turned to Brenna Wise and Brandi Harvey-Carr for the majority of its offense this season, but a new face emerged Thursday night as the Panthers’ go-to offensive...

Pitt sophomore TeShan Campbell is ranked No. 13 in the country at 165 pounds. Theo Schwartz | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt wrestlers refocus after setbacks in Stillwater

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 5, 2017

After successful high school wrestling careers, Pittsburgh natives Dom Forys and TeShan Campbell are on the cusp of greatness at the next level. Both Forys and Campbell sit inside the top 15 of the...

Pitt point guard Jamel Artis (1) led the Panthers with 24 points in an 88-76 overtime win over No. 11 Virginia. Elaina Zachos | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers knock off No. 11 Virginia in OT, 88-76, for first ACC win

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer January 5, 2017

It wasn’t a full house at the Petersen Events Center Wednesday night, but it sure sounded like it when the Pitt men’s basketball team started pulling away in overtime against No. 11 Virginia. The...

This is what happened in sports and news over Pitts winter break. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

ICYMI: Winter Break

By The Pitt News Staff January 4, 2017

Here are some of the changes, appointments and news that happened locally and nationally while Pitt students, faculty and staff enjoyed their winter break. Dec. 14 — Pitt offensive coordinator Matt...

Senior middle linebacker Matt Galambos (47) sings Pitts victory song with teammates after the Panthers 42-39 win over Penn State Sept. 10. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Saying Goodbye: Pitt seniors lament last loss, cherish memories made

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 3, 2017

The Pitt football team’s Pinstripe Bowl matchup against Northwestern was supposed to be a coronation of sorts for the Panthers’ 2016 senior class. After two 6-6 seasons under Todd Graham in 2013...

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