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

After finishing fifth in the 6k, Gillian Schriever became an All-ACC Cross Country honoree. Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Schriever dominates for Pitt cross country at ACC Championships

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer October 30, 2016

Gillian Schriever, a sophomore runner on the Pitt women’s cross country team, had a goal. She stated last week that she would “place top 10, if not top five” at the ACC Championships this weekend....

Senior midfielder Matt Venanzi (10) scored Pitts only goal against Virginia Tech on Friday. John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Pitt men’s soccer wraps up regular season with 2-1 loss at VT

By Ryan Zimba | For The Pitt News October 29, 2016

Despite a late goal by senior midfielder Matt Venanzi and seven saves by first-year goalkeeper Jacob Rooth, the Pitt men’s soccer team closed out its regular season with a 2-1 loss to No. 23 Virginia...

Taylor Francis (00) had eight saves against NC State, finishing the season with 101 total. | Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Pitt women’s soccer finishes season in OT loss to NC State, 2-1

By Alessandro Conway | Staff Writer October 28, 2016

In the last act of a troubled season for the Pitt women's soccer team, the Panthers’ hopes for an end-of-season revival were dashed by North Carolina State in overtime. The Panthers (2-15-1, 1-9-0...

James Conner (24) scored three touchdowns Thursday night versus Virginia Tech | Theo Schwarz, Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers thwarted in Thursday night throwdown against VT, 39-36

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 27, 2016

Pitt’s chances at an ACC Coastal Division title were likely shattered during a rare Thursday night game at Heinz Field. In a high-scoring affair typical of this season, the Panthers (5-3, 2-2 ACC)...

Former Pitt wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald hauls in a pass during the Panthers 31-28 victory over No. 5 Virginia Tech at Heinz Field on Nov. 8, 2003. Photo credit: George Gojkovich/Pitt Athletics

Glory Days: Former Panthers reflect on early-2000s showdowns vs. VT

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 27, 2016

The No. 25 Virginia Tech Hokies are coming to Heinz Field Thursday night for a crucial conference showdown with the Pitt football team –– a visit that has been a death wish for the Hokies in the past. Tonight’s...

The Pitt Panthers will put their chances of winning the ACC Coastal Division on the line when they face the Virginia Tech Hokies at Heinz Field Thursday night. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Prediction: Panthers to rekindle old magic vs. Bud Foster’s VT defense

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 27, 2016

As a head coach, Pat Narduzzi has never defeated a ranked program. The Pitt football team will have its third chance in two years to change that Thursday night. Narduzzi’s Panthers host the No. 25...

Pitt mens basketball head coach Kevin Stallings received the third verbal commitment to the Panthers 2017 recruiting class on Wednesday. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Pitt football and men’s basketball receive new verbal commitments

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 27, 2016

Even though the Pitt football season is far from over and the basketball season isn’t even underway yet, both teams each picked up a new verbal commitment to their 2017 recruiting classes on Wednesday. The...

Alyson Kornberg is the president, founder, head captain and only female member of Pitts club football team. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

One woman show: Alyson Kornberg tackles club football at Pitt

By Ted Zhang | Staff Writer October 26, 2016

The Cost Center is never empty at midnight — at least not if Alyson Kornberg can help it. The rhythmic sound of shuffling feet fill the indoor field, as each movement requires precision and repetition,...

Football Head Coach Pat Narduzzi retracted his permission slip that excused students from Thursday night classes for the Virginia Tech game. Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Narduzzi trolls Pitt fans on Twitter before VT game

What if Pat Narduzzi, head coach of Pitt’s football team, wrote you a pass to get out of class Thursday night so you could watch the Panthers take on Virginia Tech at Heinz Field? Well, he did. Kind...

Mariah Bell (10) shows off her skills at a match against Western Kentucky in September | Jeff Ahearn, Senior Staff Photographer

TPN Panthers of the Week: Mariah Bell and Mikal Outcalt

Mariah Bell, volleyball, outside hitter The junior outside hitter contributed tremendously to the volleyball’s two-game split at the Fitzgerald Field House against Notre Dame and Louisville over the...

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