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Alex Wright and the Panthers fell to Kent State in double overtime, 2-1, on Sunday night. John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s soccer falls in double OT to Kent State, 2-1

By Molly Appezzato | For The Pitt News September 12, 2016

Pitt’s women’s soccer team struggled to find many scoring opportunities and fell to Kent State in double overtime, 2-1, Sunday night. Despite a strong game from Pitt’s (1-6-1) young players on...

The Panthers celebrate their victory against Penn State moments after the game ended Saturday. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Will PSU consider Pitt a rival now? Panthers hope so

Saturday’s Pitt vs. Penn State game exceeded all expectations, especially for Penn State fans who were skeptical about the scope of the historic clash. But after the game, the Panthers who took the field...

Elijah Zeise gets help walking off the field after getting injured during the Villanova game. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Early injuries end Hendrix and Ziese’s season

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 11, 2016

Though Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi said the status of defensive end Dewayne Hendrix and Star linebacker Elijah Zeise’s health was “day-to-day” during the week, he confirmed Saturday after...

Pitt Volleyball took on Coastal Carolina this past weekend at the Fitzgerald Field House.  Edward Major | Staff Photographer

Volleyball concludes Panther Invitational, 2-1

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer September 11, 2016

Coming off an undefeated weekend at the UCSB Thunderdome Classic in Santa Barbara, California, the Pitt volleyball team made its regular season home debut at the Fitzgerald Field House over the weekend. The...

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

Pitt men’s soccer shut out vs. Louisville, 2-0

By Tiyanna Brown | For The Pitt News September 10, 2016

Pitt’s men’s soccer team fell in its first conference game under new head coach Jay Vidovich, 2-0, on Friday night. The Panthers (1-2-1 overall, 0-1-0 ACC) hosted the Louisville Cardinals (3-1-1...

Adam Bisnowaty celebrates with Pitt students after the teams 42-39 win over Penn State on Sept. 10. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt conquers Penn State, 42-39, in Keystone Classic game

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer September 10, 2016

On Saturday, Pitt senior defensive back Ryan Lewis proved a living example of the adage “practice makes perfect.” According to Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi, Lewis has stayed late at practices this...

Christiana Davey scored Pitts only goal against Kansas Friday night. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s soccer improves but loses to Kansas, 2-1

By Ryan Zimba / For The Pitt News September 10, 2016

The Pitt women’s soccer team showed improvement in its match Friday night against the Kansas Jayhawks, but were still unable to pick up a win. Pitt (1-5-1) dropped its third consecutive game in a...

Sophmore Gillian Schriever racing towards the finish line  last season at the University of Minnesota. (Courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Schriever leads Pitt cross country to clean sweep in Akron

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 10, 2016

The Pitt men’s and women’s cross country teams built off a strong showing at the Duquesne Duals last week to sweep the Tommy Evans Invitational in Akron, Ohio, Friday night. The men’s team placed...

Jeff Ahearn / Senior Staff Photographer.

Pitt-Penn State Preview: Tight matchup could come down to the last drive

By Dan Sostek / Senior Staff Writer September 9, 2016

Pitt vs. Penn State: an in-state rivalry that needs no introduction. In a game that is projected to be the most attended sporting event ever in the city of Pittsburgh, two flawed yet evenly matched teams...

Pitt defensive back David Sumner smashes into a Penn State ball carrier in the 1992 game. Pitt News file photo.

LIVE: Pitt v. Penn State, Return of the Rivalry

By The Pitt News Staff September 9, 2016

Welcome to The Pitt News' hub for all things Pitt-Penn State related on game day. Follow this page and our social media for live coverage of the game as it's happening, including reports and photos from...

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