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The Pitt News

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

Column | This is the most defining moment in half a decade for Mike Tomlin

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

Mike Tomlin is the most polarizing figure in town.  The national media has long praised the resumé of Mike Tomlin, and to his credit, it is quite an impressive one. Tomlin has two Super Bowl appearances,...

Redshirt senior forward Zach Austin (55) goes up for a layup during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

Pitt men’s basketball dominated in Durham by Flagg and No. 4 Blue Devils

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 7, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball suffered a primetime 76-47 loss to No. 4 Duke on the road. The loss is only the third for the Panthers, who earned the most votes of unranked teams in the weekly AP Top 25 poll.  Junior...

The Pitt men's basketball team celebrates during its game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

Pitt men’s basketball takes on star-studded Duke

By James Carter, Staff Writer January 7, 2025

In a potential preview of the ACC Championship, Pitt men’s basketball will travel to Durham, North Carolina, on Tuesday night to take on No. 4 Duke. Both teams started the season strong and are highly...

Junior forward Gulliermo Diaz-Graham (25) celebrates after a dunk during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 4.

New Year’s Resolutions for Pitt Sports: What Pitt Fans Want to See in 2025

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer January 7, 2025

As the calendar flips to 2025, it’s time for fresh starts and renewed ambitions. This year holds immense potential for Pitt Athletics to build on 2024’s successes and set the stage for what’s to...

Officials break up a fight between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago.

Column | The NHL Needs To Take The Winter Classic Seriously Again

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer January 7, 2025

When Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby snuck his shootout winner past Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller at Ralph Wilson Stadium in 2008, he capped off a historic day in the National Hockey...

Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jason Collier Jr. (50) reacts after the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Toledo, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit.

Pitt football loses 6OT bowl-game thriller, retains crucial players over the holiday break

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 5, 2025

Pitt football closed out its 2024 season over the holiday break with a 46-48 loss to Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit.  The loss dropped the Panthers to 7-6 and completed...

Pitt men’s basketball players help redshirt senior forward Zach Austin (55) to his feet during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Stanford at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 5.

Pitt men’s basketball stays hot over winter break, conquering California ACC newcomers

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 5, 2025

The new year is a time for change. Most people lay out resolutions while striving to excel in the new year. Pitt men’s basketball’s goal is simple — dominate the ACC and make the NCAA Tournament. Over...

First-year outside hitter Torrey Stafford (4) receives a ball during Friday night’s match against Coppin State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt volleyball star Torrey Stafford enters Transfer Portal

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2024

Pitt volleyball star sophomore outside hitter Torrey Stafford put her name in the NCAA Transfer Portal on Sunday.  On3 Sports reporter Talia Goodman was the first to report that Stafford entered the...

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) anticipates the ball at the Pitt volleyball game against SMU in the Fitzgerald Field House on Wednesday.

Frustrations in Final Four: Pitt volleyball collects fourth straight loss in Final Four

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2024

The best team in Pitt volleyball history fell short in the Final Four to Louisville on Thursday night, losing in four sets.   Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly referred to the Panthers as “maybe...

Sophomore opposite hitter Olivia Babcock (5) prepares to serve during the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament on Saturday Dec. 14, 2024 at the Petersen Events Center.

Olivia Babcock wins AVCA National Player of the Year

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2024

Pitt volleyball sophomore opposite hitter Olivia Babcock won AVCA National Player of the Year on Friday afternoon for her dominant 2024 season.  Babcock totaled 538 kills with a .323 hitting percentage...

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