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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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...

Sheldon Jeter launches in the air for a massive dunk.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt basketball notebook: Jeter nears return

By Dan Sotek / Sports Editor January 25, 2016

Riding high off a comeback victory on the road against the Florida State Seminoles Saturday, the Pitt men’s basketball team heads south once again. In preparation for Wednesday’s 7 p.m. contest against...

A fan holds up a sign during a Pro Bowl at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Joe Rimkus Jr./Miami Herald/MCT)

Fixing the NFL’s Pro Bowl Problem

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 25, 2016

It’s that time of year again. That time when the biggest stars in the National Football League face off against one another, playing in one ultimate contest where pride and respect are on the line. Just...

Sterling Smith (15) scored 16 points at Florida State this week.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt’s formulaic play barely topples FSU, 74-72

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer January 24, 2016

Nineteen games into the season, the Pitt men’s basketball team is a team that wins with offense and trips up when it can’t find rhythm on that end. On Saturday, the Panthers lived up to that reputation...

Fred Potvin (14) scored a career-high 19 points in Sundays game at UVA.  Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Panthers defeat Virginia 58-55, end eight game skid

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Copy Chief January 24, 2016

One month and two days after the team’s last win, Pitt women’s basketball guard Fred Potvin was determined to end an eight-game losing streak. Pitt (9-11, 1-6 ACC) picked up its first conference win...

Junior Jamel Artis attempts a three-pointer.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Late three by Artis helps Pitt sneak out of Tallahassee with win

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 23, 2016

Pitt only led for 33 seconds of the second half. That was enough though, as one of those seconds occurred when the clock ticked from one to double zeroes. One game after failing to protect its own...

Ryan Luther is one of the many big men vying for time in Jamie Dixons rotation.  Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Jamie Dixon putting NC State loss in rearview mirror

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 21, 2016

With frigid temperatures and possible snowfall looming, the Pitt men’s basketball team will escape the tundra and memories of a loss earlier than expected. The Panthers will travel to Tallahassee Friday...

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