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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

Brenna Wise (50) brought in 9 points before fouling out in Sundays game.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Panthers clutch second road win at Clemson

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer January 31, 2016

A week after securing its first conference win on the road, the Pitt women’s basketball team doubled its out-of-state success Sunday in South Carolina. Pitt (10-12, 2-7 ACC) scrapped out a tough win...

Michael Young hit 13 of the Panthers 90 points on Sunday against Clemson. John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Panthers pummel Virginia Tech at home, 90-71

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer January 31, 2016

With his team struggling to stop the Pitt men’s basketball offense, Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams must’ve been sweating through his suit. Williams shed layers down to a button-up in the first...

Pitt was unable to win their second conference game of the year Thursday night.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt falters at home against Duke 70-48

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer January 29, 2016

For every Pitt basket, Duke had an answer — and then some. After breaking a seven-game losing streak on the road in its last game, the Pitt women’s basketball team (9-12, 1-7 ACC) struggled through...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt defense must improve to ensure consistent success

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 29, 2016

Twenty games into Pitt men’s basketball’s 2015-2016 campaign, and one thing is abundantly clear: the team will have to win games with offense. The Panthers are a weak defensive team right now, surrendering...

Nikki Moriello | Visual Editor

2016 Football Schedule Breakdown

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 28, 2016

Pat Narduzzi’s second rodeo isn’t going to get any easier. The ACC announced Pitt’s football schedule for the 2016 season, and while all the opponents were public knowledge, the actual order is...

Mens Basketball Forward Mike Young was far above the rest of the team in scoring and led the time in rebounds against Clemson.  John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Panthers can’t catch Tigers on the road, 73-60

By Chris Puzia / Contributing Editor January 28, 2016

For the second time this week, Pitt trailed by double digits at halftime on the road — but unlike its Saturday win at Florida State, the Pitt men’s basketball team never came back. Doomed by another...

Preview: Pitt ready to face tough test at Clemson

Preview: Pitt ready to face tough test at Clemson

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 26, 2016

The Panthers (16-3) will take on Clemson (12-7) on the road Wednesday. PREDICTION: PITT 77 CLEMSON 68 Pitt is 1-1 against Clemson since joining the ACC, suffering a 62-71 loss at the Petersen Events...

Roller coaster ACC tough to call

By Chris Puzia / Contributing Editor January 26, 2016

After No. 24 Duke lost to Miami on Monday, there’s a good chance the Blue Devils will lose their ACC ranking for the first time since 2007. Duke’s struggles after dropping three out of four games...

ACC announces 2016 Pitt football schedule

ACC announces 2016 Pitt football schedule

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 26, 2016

The Atlantic Coastal Conference announced finalized schedules for Pitt and other ACC schools for the 2016 football season on Tuesday afternoon. The Panthers will face eight teams that made bowl games...

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