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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

Ejuan Price (5) leads the nation in sacks per game and is third in tackles for loss per game. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Three Panthers selected to midseason All-America teams

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 19, 2016

Football is a game of three phases –– offense, defense and special teams. This week, players on Pitt’s football team were recognized for excellence in all three. Senior defensive end Ejuan Price,...

Josh Coan (16) continued to lead the Panthers with two early plays against Cleveland State on Tuesday evening. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt men’s soccer falls at Cleveland State, 1-0

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 18, 2016

The Pitt men’s soccer team traveled 135 miles to nearby Cleveland for its final non-conference showdown of the season Tuesday night only to suffer yet another shutout. The Panthers (2-11-2) fell...

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

From ‘doughboy’ to ‘sculpted’: Chris Jones’ evolution

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 18, 2016

At 6-foot-6, Pitt senior guard Chris Jones has dunked over taller defenders. He’s scored 20 points in games against the best college basketball teams in the country. And he’s locked down the stars,...

Jordan Whitehead (9) had a key interception return for a touchdown in Pitts 45-31 win at Virginia. (Courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Whitehead’s pick-six sparks Pitt to win in Virginia

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 17, 2016

Facing third-and-10 from his own 44-yard line with 18 seconds left in the first half, Virginia quarterback Kurt Benkert thought he saw a receiver come open over the middle of the field. But he didn’t...

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 splits pair of conference matches over weekend

By David Leftwich | Staff Writer October 17, 2016

The Pitt volleyball team picked up a big conference win on the road Friday but narrowly missed adding an even bigger one to its resumé on Sunday. The Panthers (14-6 overall, 5-3 ACC) continued their...

Sarah Krause (3) and the Pitt Panthers were unable to carry over the momentum from their double-overtime win over Miami against Syracuse on Sunday. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s soccer stumbles at Syracuse, 1-0

By Alessandro Conway | Staff Writer October 17, 2016

With the Pitt women’s soccer team locked in a tense battle against the Syracuse Orange, the action stopped for a free kick in the 26th minute. Syracuse defender Taylor Bennett stepped up and blasted...

Jordan Whiteheads 59-yard interception return TD gave Pitt its first lead just before halftime in a 45-31 win at Virginia. Pictured vs. Penn State Sept. 10. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt defeats Virginia for third straight win, 45-31

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 15, 2016

Saturday’s Pitt-Virginia football game was a tale of two halves. The Panthers (5-2 overall, 2-1 ACC) recovered from a shootout of a first half in Charlottesville, Virginia, in which the two teams...

Fans gathered outside the Forbes Field Wall across from Schenley Plaza to celebrate Mazeroski Day. Edward Major II | Staff Photographer

Good Times: Pirates fans celebrate historic home run on Mazeroski Day

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 13, 2016

It was Oct. 13, 1985, and Saul Finkelstein was having a bad day. But it was also the 25th anniversary of Game 7 of the 1960 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees. So Finkelstein,...

Pitt cornerback Avonte Maddox gets drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. (TPN file photo)

Prediction: Panthers offense to keep rolling in Virginia

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 13, 2016

One week after defeating Paul Johnson and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers will have to harness a Bronco — Bronco Mendenhall, that is. Pittsburgh travels...

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby lifts the Cup after winning 3-1 against the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals. (TNS)

Pens 2016-17 season preview: The quest for ‘One for the Thumb’

By Alex Butelli | For The Pitt News October 12, 2016

As they raise their fourth championship banner at the newly renamed PPG Paints Arena Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins will begin their quest for another title — their “One for the Thumb.” The...

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