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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

The Pitt Panthers will play the Northwestern Wildcats in the 2016 Pinstripe Bowl. TNS

Pitt football to play in Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 5, 2016

For the first time in 54 years, the Pitt football team will be playing in the home of the most successful franchise in American pro sports — the New York Yankees. The Panthers will take on the Northwestern...

Stephanie Williams (13) accumulated 14 kills for the Pitt volleyball team in a season-ending 3-1 loss to Penn State. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt volleyball falls to Penn State, 3-1, in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 4, 2016

History repeated itself on Saturday, as the Pitt volleyball team’s season came to a close with a 3-1 loss against the No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Pitt...

Mariah Bell (10) and the Pitt volleyball team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 3-1 win over Dayton on Friday. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt volleyball knocks off Dayton, 3-1, to advance in NCAA Tournament

By David Leftwich | Staff Writer December 3, 2016

Pitt’s first appearance in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament since 2004 was a successful one, as the Panthers kept their season alive with a stirring comeback against the Dayton Flyers. Playing in a...

Duquesne C Darius Lewis (00) celebrates the Dukes first City Game win over the Panthers in 16 years. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers suffer first City Game defeat to Duquesne in 16 years, 64-55

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer December 3, 2016

For the first time in 16 years, the Pitt men’s basketball team left the annual City Game against Duquesne with a loss instead of a trophy. The Panthers (6-2) fell to their crosstown rival Duquesne...

Pitt fans reaching out during the singing of Sweet Caroline after the third quarter in Pitts 56-14 win against Duke. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Field Notes: A first-time football fan experience

By Ellen Kruczek | For The Pitt News December 1, 2016

The pounding of gloved hands on Heinz Field’s bright yellow seats echoed through the stadium. “Make Some Noise,” the voice from the jumbotron screen commanded. The 35,435 fans in attendance screeched,...

Pitt F Michael Young (2) is looking forward to his last City Game against Duquesne on Friday. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Michael Young cherishing his final City Game matchup vs. Duquesne

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 1, 2016

Kevin Stallings is still getting acclimated to life as head coach of the Pitt men's basketball team, so he isn’t all that familiar yet with the program’s traditions and rivalries. But how much does...

Pitt C Brandi Harvey-Carr (44) scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds in a 71-46 win over UTEP. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

Pitt women’s basketball suffers first loss of season vs. Purdue, 67-61

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | Staff Writer December 1, 2016

The Pitt women’s basketball team could do nothing to stop Purdue point guard Ashley Morrissette Wednesday night, and it resulted in their first loss of the season. “It wasn’t our best game. We...

Pitt senior point guard Jamel Artis drives to the rim in a game against Eastern Michigan. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Artis savors Pitt’s big win over Maryland back in his home state

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 1, 2016

The Pitt men’s basketball team’s 73-59 win over the University of Maryland Tuesday night made a statement, and not just for the team. For senior point guard Jamel Artis, the win was a little more meaningful. Artis,...

Pitt wrestling signs five recruits to 2017-18 class

Pitt signs 5 wrestlers to 2017-18 class

The Pitt wrestling team is still making its way through the early part of its season, but on Tuesday, head coach Jason Peters signed five Pennsylvania natives for the 2017-18 season. Nino Bonaccorsi,...

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