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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Tyler Boyd  is projected to be anywhere between a first and a third round pick in the NFL Draft.  Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Boyd still has room to improve draft stock

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 21, 2016

When former Pitt wide receiver Tyler Boyd penned his farewell poem and left Pitt for the NFL draft, fans thanked the star wideout for his production. As it turns out, Tyler Boyd will need to produce even...

Photos by John Hamilton and Wenhao Wu

Panthers of the Week

By Dan Sostek / Sports Writer January 21, 2016

JAMEL ARTIS- Forward, men’s basketball Despite a tough couple of games for the Pitt men’s basketball team, junior Jamel Artis has remained consistent, averaging a career-high 16.1 points per game....

An attendee asks a question at the Town Hall Meeting hosted by Pitt Athletics Director Scott Barnes in Alumni Hall Tuesday night.  Jordan Mondell | Staff Photographer

Athletic Director Scott Barnes talks strategy

Pitt Athletic Director Scott Barnes said he already knows Pitt’s fans and alumni care more than Utah State fans — now he’s asking them to prove it. The former Utah State athletic director spoke...

Pitt guard Damon Wilson drives to the basket at Tuesdays game. John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Pitt fails to recover from early deficit in 78-61 loss

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer January 19, 2016

  Just under two minutes into Tuesday’s game, North Carolina State guard Anthony “Cat” Barber knocked down a jumper that Pitt guard James Robinson could not match after missing an open shot. What...

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) takes a pass to just short of the goal line.(Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

Larry Fitzgerald a surefire Hall of Famer on and off field

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Copy Chief January 18, 2016

The Steelers lost on Sunday — but Pittsburgh is still alive in the NFL playoffs. Former Pitt receiver Larry Fitzgerald’s game-winning catch-and-run that propelled his Arizona Cardinals past the Green...

Anthony Cat Barber and the NC State Wolfpack will take on the Panthers at 8pm Tuesday night.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt basketball notebook: Dixon, Robinson speak on NC State

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor January 18, 2016

Sporting a 2-0 record at the Petersen Events Center since Pitt joined the ACC, North Carolina State won’t quiver in fear against the 14-2 Pitt Panthers. Head coach Jamie Dixon and James Robinson talked...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt jumps back in win column with 84-61 win over Boston College

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer January 16, 2016

For a moment, it was easy to question if the Panthers weren’t quite the offensive team they appeared to be, as a slow start against Boston College piled onto their sluggish effort against Louisville...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt bounces back with blowout victory over Boston College

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer January 16, 2016

For a brief moment, it was easy to question if the Panthers weren’t quite the offensive team they appeared to be, as a slow start against Boston College piled onto their sluggish effort against Louisville. 84...

Kalista Walters scored thirteen points in Pitts loss on Thursday against Syracuse. Valkyrie Speaker | Staff Photographer

Syracuse stifles Pitt offense in conference loss

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor January 15, 2016

The Pitt women’s basketball team traveled to Syracuse Thursday, hoping to take home its first conference win of the year, but more sloppy play extended that drought. The Panthers (8-9, 0-4 ACC) fell...

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