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Men’s basketball takeaways | Cummings steps up, Panthers’ lack of size is a major issue

By Jack Markowski, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball secured its first NCAA tournament victory in nine years against Mississippi State 60-59. Staff Writer Jack Markowski provides takeaways from the contest

‘It’s a dogfight’: Pitt men’s basketball edges out Mississippi State 60-59 in NCAA tournament First Four

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 15, 2023

After a seven-year hiatus, the Pitt men’s basketball team returned to the NCAA tournament in dramatic fashion. The Panthers narrowly defeated Mississippi State 60-59, earning their first tournament win since 2014.

Pitt students embrace excitement, unpredictability of team’s first NCAA tournament in seven years

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • March 14, 2023

Students in Oakland were buzzing about Pitt’s first NCAA tournament appearance in seven years. For all students from first years to seniors, there was plenty of excitement and support behind the team heading into the Panthers First Four game on Tuesday night.

Mississippi State student newspaper breaks down the Bulldogs ahead of First Four match-up

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 14, 2023

Who better to talk about an opponent than the opponent themselves? The Pitt News talks with Mississippi State’s student newspaper, The Reflector, ahead of first four matchup.

Preview | Panthers take on Mississippi State in the First Four

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • March 14, 2023

The Panthers are dancing. After seven years, Pitt returns to the NCAA tournament, but their first test comes against a feisty Mississippi State team. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes offers a preview of the Tuesday night matchup.

Column | Pitt fans owe Jeff Capel an apology

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer • March 14, 2023

Following Pitt basketball’s disappointing 2021-22 campaign, many Panther fans called for the program to move on from head coach Jeff Capel. But now, as the Panthers are on the brink of appearing in the NCAA tournament, it’s clear Panther fans were wrong about Capel.

Swim and dive sends 12 to NCAA Championships, softball throws no-hitter during spring break

By David Scott, Staff Writer • March 12, 2023

Pitt athletics stayed active during spring break, with swimming and diving, baseball, men’s basketball, softball, women’s gymnastics and women’s lacrosse competing throughout the week.

Pitt men’s basketball earns No. 11 seed, draw Mississippi state in first four matchup

By Anthony Speciale, Staff Writer • March 12, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball earned their first NCAA tournament berth since the 2015-16 season on Selection Sunday, drawing an 11-seed and first four matchup against Mississippi State.

Men’s basketball takeaways | March has created uncertainty for Panthers

By Richie Smiechowski and Frankie Richetti • March 11, 2023

Following an underwhelming March, Pitt Men’s basketball is potentially on the brink of an NCAA tournament berth. With several bubble teams still playing conference tournament games, Richie Smiechowski and Frankie Richetti outline the Panthers standing before Selection Sunday.

Panthers outmatched by Duke in ACC quarterfinals, lose 96-69

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • March 9, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball was outmatched in every aspect of the game against Duke on Thursday afternoon. The Panthers ACC tournament run went up in flames, thanks to the 96-69 blowout loss.