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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

James Robinson fell in the first half of a game that officials cancelled.
Pitt News File Photo

Slippery when wet: Pitt game against Gonzaga called due to floor conditions

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor November 13, 2015

The Pitt men’s basketball team traveled 6600 miles for a game that didn’t even count. During the first intermission, the referees determined the Panthers’ game against the No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs...

Pitts mens soccer team fought hard but couldnt find a tying goal against No. 2 North Carolina.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt athletes build chemistry from rooming together

By Adam Richman / for The Pitt News November 13, 2015

After a game, men’s soccer midfielders Raj Kahlon and Darcy Bloemen unwind and break down the action — by playing Madden back in their apartment. “Madden is a strategic game, so after soccer, we’ll...

Scouting the Oakland neighborhoods

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor November 13, 2015

Finding a place to live can be more daunting than a charging 250-pound linebacker. Thousands of students scramble every winter to find housing, hoping for a good fit and avoid the scrum. With such a big...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Island Warriors: Pitt men’s basketball opens season in Japan

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2015

Sheldon Jeter was ready to take on the 11-hour flight on Tuesday to Pitt’s men’s basketball season opener — as long as he got the right seat. “As long as I’m not stuck in the middle seat, I’m...

Jordan Whitehead runs in the first of his two touchdown on Saturday.  Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Panthers of the week: Jordan Whitehead and Brenna Wise

By Dan Sostek, Sports Editor November 13, 2015

JORDAN WHITEHEAD — Safety, football The freshman defensive back was the bright spot of the Panthers’ 42-30 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, excelling in mulitple facets of the game....

Tyler Boyd will be a tough matchup for Duke on Saturday.
Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Duke Chronicle provides context for Pitt’s saturday matchup against Blue Devils

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor November 12, 2015

The Pitt football team is heading down to Durham, where they will face a Duke team fresh off of a 66-31 drubbing to their rival North Carolina Tar Heels. With the Panthers taking the Blue Devils on Saturday...

Artie Rowell says Pitt must get over last Saturdays loss to Notre Dame.
Jeff Ahearn| Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt ready to dance with the Blue Devils

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 12, 2015

Artie Rowell has to admit it; losing two straight games elicits some dejection “You try not to get down, but when you invest a lot into something — your time, your energy — it’s hard not to take...

Bobby Grier was the first African American football player to ever participate in the Sugar Bowl in 1956.  Photo courtesy of Pitt Media Relations

Heed history in response to Missouri protests

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor November 11, 2015

In the face of racial adversity, a football team stood up for justice. The players stood as one, risking missing a game in order to ensure a safe environment for all people. This scenario casts the 2015...

Kim King thrives as strength and conditioning coach at Pitt after a prolific bodybuilding career. Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics

After bodybuilding career, King making impact as strength and conditioning coach

By Jessie Wallace / Staff Writer November 11, 2015

At the Fitzgerald Field House, a former bodybuilding champion works tirelessly to groom Pitt athletes into top-tier talent. And she does a fine job of it. Kim King, the head strength and conditioning...

Jordan Whitehead runs in the first of his two touchdown on Saturday.  Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Pitt football notebook: Week ten

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2015

Coming off two consecutive losses, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi and his team will try to shape up for the final three games of the season, and continue to hunt for a Coastal title. In that time, Narduzzi...

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