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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

Junior point guard Aysia Bugg led the Panthers with 15 points in a 56-44 win over Cornell.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt women’s basketball conquers Cornell, 56-44

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 27, 2016

The Pitt women’s basketball team is off to a 6-0 start for the fourth time in school history after another double-digit win on Saturday. Playing with an eight-woman rotation due to a rash of injuries,...

Pitt RB James Conner tallied 160 total yards and three touchdowns in Pitts 76-61 win over Syracuse. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

Pitt finishes regular season with record-setting 76-61 win vs. Syracuse

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer November 26, 2016

The Pitt football team’s high-powered offense and lackluster defense combined to create history at Heinz Field on Saturday. In the highest-scoring game in major college football history, the Panthers...

Senior Michael Young (2) led the Panthers with 25 points and nine rebounds in a 73-59 win at Maryland. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt men’s basketball stifles Morehead State, 76-63

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 26, 2016

Three was the Pitt men’s basketball team’s lucky number Friday night. The Panthers (5-1) utilized a season-high 11 made 3-pointers to defeat the Morehead State Eagles at the Petersen Events Center,...

Quadree Henderson (10) earned first-team All-ACC honors as a kick returner and honorable mention as a wide receiver for the 2016-17 season. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

PREDICTION: Panthers to pull out another close win vs. Cuse

By Steve Rotstsein | Sports Editor November 25, 2016

Two familiar foes riding opposite waves of momentum will collide at Heinz Field on Saturday afternoon in the Pitt football team's regular season finale. The Panthers (7-4 overall, 4-3 ACC) will host...

Pitt sophomore forward Brenna Wise (50) led the Panthers with 18 points in a 94-48 win over Slippery Rock on Wednesday. Abigail Self | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s basketball romps to 94-48 win vs. Slippery Rock

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 23, 2016

The Pitt women’s basketball team is dealing with injuries to top playmakers Yacine Diop and Alayna Gribble, but that hasn’t stopped the Panthers from rolling to a 5-0 start. Pitt (5-0) rumbled to...

Sophomore guard Cameron Johnson (23) tied for the team lead with 17 points in an 84-79 win against Buffalo. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt men’s basketball holds off Yale, 75-70

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 22, 2016

Pitt men’s basketball head coach Kevin Stallings admitted Monday that his team could use a third scoring option to go with seniors Michael Young and Jamel Artis. Sophomore guard Cameron Johnson was...

Sophomore forward Kauai Bradley (5) led Pitt to a 74-44 win against Loyola Monday night. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s basketball mauls Loyola Maryland, 74-44

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | Staff Writer November 22, 2016

The Pitt women’s basketball team put together its most complete performance of the season Monday night as all five starters reached double digits in points. Pitt, 4-0, cruised to a 74-44 victory over...

Senior guard Chris Jones (12) bounced back from a scoreless outing against SMU with 13 points in Pitts win against Marquette. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Stallings sees positives in 2K Classic trip ahead of Yale matchup

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 22, 2016

Kevin Stallings’ debut season as the Pitt men’s basketball head coach almost got off to a disastrous start, but the Panthers have managed to scrape their way to a 3-1 record to start a season that...

Pitt running back James Conner tallied 160 total yards and three touchdowns in Pitts 76-61 win over Syracuse. Jordan Mondell | Asst. Visual Editor

James Conner receives Disney Sports Spirit Award

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 22, 2016

Disney Sports recognized Pitt running back James Conner for his remarkable comeback season by naming him the recipient of the 2016 Disney Sports Spirit Award Monday afternoon. The award — which Disney...

Matt Galambos (47) and Jeremiah Taleni (94) celebrate Pitts 56-14 victory against Duke.| John Hamilton, Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt football improves passing defense against Duke

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 21, 2016

It’s no secret that the Pitt football team has been explosive on offense this season. The Panthers’ 56-14 win Saturday over Duke gave them a program-record 432 points scored in only the team’s 11th...

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