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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 mens soccer team fell in a home shutout to the Saint Mary’s Gaels at Ambrose Urbanic Field Monday Night. Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Late goal lifts Saint Mary’s to 1-0 win over Pitt men’s soccer

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 4, 2016

Taking a break from a grueling ACC schedule, the Pitt men’s soccer team might have expected an easier night at home against non-conference opponent Saint Mary’s, California. The St. Mary’s Gaels...

Pitt first-year middle blocker Layne Van Buskirk has already been named ACC Volleyball Freshman of the Week twice in 2016. Courtesy of Pitt Media Relations/Alex Mowrey

Layne Van Buskirk earns second ACC Freshman of the Week award

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 4, 2016

Middle blocker Layne Van Buskirk keeps making an impact in her first year with the Pitt volleyball team, earning her second ACC Volleyball Freshman of the Week award on Monday. A native of Windsor,...

True freshman wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) scored his first career touchdown against Marshall Saturday night. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Freshmen lead Pitt to victory against Marshall

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 2, 2016

In its first four games, the Pitt football team relied almost exclusively on its returning starters and upperclassmen while battling to a 2-2 record. Against Marshall on Saturday, though, it was the...

Mariah Bell (10) led the Panthers with 12 kills against Virginia on Sunday at the Fitzgerald Field House. Anna Bongardino | Staff Photographer

Volleyball sweeps 3-0 win against Virginia

After conquering Virginia Tech for its third-straight ACC win of the season, the Pitt women’s volleyball team was looking for a victory against the University of Virginia Cavaliers. Sunday afternoon...

The dreary weather didnt stop students from coming out for Ballin on Bigelow on Sunday. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt seniors win Ballin’ on Bigelow basketball tournament

Although it was a chilly morning, ballers started warming up on Bigelow Boulevard a little before 10 a.m. Wearing basketball shorts matched with sweatshirts and sneakers, students stretched out their...

Junior wide receiver Jester Weah (85) sealed Pitts win against Marshall with a 54-yard touchdown reception. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Pitt tops Marshall at home, 43-27, in first win since Penn State

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 2, 2016

On paper, the score of Saturday’s Pitt-Marshall game would seemingly tell the story of a blowout win for the Panthers. But numbers can be deceiving, and the 43-27 final certainly was, as the Panthers...

Pitts womens soccer team suffered its fourth straight shutout in conference play against Florida State . Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

No. 2 Florida State holds off Pitt women’s soccer, 2-0

By Alessandro Conway | For The Pitt News October 1, 2016

Following two defeats on the road, the Pitt women’s soccer team returned home to face another tough conference opponent on Saturday afternoon in a matchup against the No. 2 Florida State Seminoles. When...

Pitts mens soccer team fell in a 2-0 shutout against Notre Dame Friday night.  Andrew Shin | Staff Photographer

No. 2 Notre Dame tops Pitt men’s soccer, 2-0

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer October 1, 2016

Fresh off a 2-1 win on the road against Longwood, the Pitt men’s soccer team was unable to sustain its momentum in a 2-1 loss against No. 2 Notre Dame. A capacity crowd of 842 fans at Ambrose Urbanic...

Estimated ranges of calories consumed in a day for Pitt student-athletes. Jordan Mondell | Assistant Visual Editor

Sports dietitians Rachel Baker and Auburn Weisensale keep Pitt fit

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 30, 2016

Rachel Baker sits in a corner of the cafeteria at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, Pitt’s football practice facility on the South Side, for an hour-and-a-half each afternoon during football season. It’s...

Defensive end Ejuan Price (5) has been one of the most disruptive pass-rushers in the country in 2016. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Prediction: Pitt football to get back on winning track vs. Marshall

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 29, 2016

The unbridled joy the Pitt football team felt after its 42-39 victory over in-state rival Penn State on Sept. 10, evaporated quickly. After excruciating back-to-back defeats on the road against Oklahoma...

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