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The Pitt News

Rafael Maia works into the paint.  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Panthers dominate offensive boards, Eastern Washington in 84-51 rout

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor December 11, 2015

While Pitt’s 7-1 record indicates the team knows how to close out games, its true strength lies in opening them. The Pitt men’s basketball team entered Friday night ranked second in the country...

With Dupuis retirement decision, Penguins lose solid teammate, player

By Jeff Carpenter / Staff Writer December 11, 2015

After receiving a diagnosis of a blood clot in his lung last November, causing him to miss the final 66 games of the regular season and five playoff games, Pascal Dupuis vowed that he would return to the...

Pitt sophomore TeShan Campbell advanced to 8-2 on the season with a 4-1 win Sunday over West Virginia's Ryan Lopez.  Dagmar Seppala | Staff Photographer

Campbell, Panthers blow by Edinboro, 24-9

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor December 11, 2015

Surrendering four years — but no weight — to his redshirt senior competitor, Pitt wrestler TeShan Campbell did not relent after falling into an early hole. “I just keep looking to score, stay focused...

Sterling Smith takes a floater shot.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt prepares for 3-point barrage in Eastern Washington

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer December 11, 2015

The Pitt men’s basketball team has earned its 6-1 record this season through its versatile and deep roster. But that depth can only prepare the Panthers so much for their upcoming game against Eastern...

Pitt, Narduzzi agree to new contract through 2021

Pitt, Narduzzi agree to new contract through 2021

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2015

Pitt football fans accustomed to constant coaching changes can welcome a possible step away from the norm: a head coach staying long-term. After completing his first regular season with an 8-4 record...

Photos by Jeff Ahearn, Wenhao Wu, Meghan Sunners

ACC Coaches recognize nine Panthers with All-ACC honors

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor December 9, 2015

After the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association honored a litany of Pitt football players in late November, the conference’s coaches heaped recognition on an array of Panthers. On Wednesday morning,...

The Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen hits an RBI double in the first inning against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, at Marlins Park in Miami. The Pirates won, 7-2. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald/TNS)

Pirates need to make big splash for continued success

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer December 9, 2015

Small-market teams like the Pirates acquire prospects or undervalued players through strong drafts and savvy trades. But sustaining their place at the top isn’t always a home run. A core of young, cheap...

Forward Stasha Carey lead the Panthers to victory on Tuesday night.  Dagmar Seppala | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s basketball roll over Mount St. Mary 74-57

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer December 9, 2015

On Tuesday night, the Pitt women’s basketball team peaked well above the Mountaineers. In a young season of disappointing offensive performances, the Pitt women’s basketball team wasted no time disposing...

Yacine Diop and James Robinson are this week's Panthers of the week.  Photos by Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Panthers of the Week

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor December 9, 2015

JAMES ROBINSON — Guard, Men’s basketball Robinson has been a steadying presence for the Panthers in his senior season at Pitt, starring on both ends of the floor. The point guard surged in the City...

Pitt will face the Navy in the Military Bowl on December 28.  Left:  Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer,  Right: Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun/TNS

Military Bowl matchup features plenty of intrigue

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor December 8, 2015

When Pitt learned it’s bowl destination on Sunday afternoon, many Pitt fans were frustrated that the team earned a trip to one of the two lowest tier ACC-affiliated bowls. The Panthers finished with...

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