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The Pitt News

Despite tourney snub, Pitt pleased with 25-6 season

Despite tourney snub, Pitt pleased with 25-6 season

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer December 3, 2014

With one year of the ACC under their belt, the Panthers entered the fall with hopes not only of excelling in conference play but also of making the NCAA Tournament. The team’s goal was dashed Sunday...

For college hoops, Lexington's passion for sport unrivaled

For college hoops, Lexington’s passion for sport unrivaled

By Imaz Athar / Staff Writer December 2, 2014

I bleed blue. Before I moved to Lexington, Ky. in the fifth grade, I had no idea what it was like to be a sports fan. I had never been in an environment where it seemed like everyone’s life depended...

James Robinson

James Robinson

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer December 1, 2014

James Robinson is averaging 12.7 points per game this season.

LeSean McCoy

LeSean McCoy

By TNS December 1, 2014

LeSean McCoy scored a touchdown against Dallas on Thanksgiving.

Robinson, Panthers continue road trip at Hoosiers

Robinson, Panthers continue road trip at Hoosiers

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor December 1, 2014

After a weeklong break to recover from its tournament in Hawaii, the Pitt men’s basketball team faces its second consecutive Power 5 conference team in Indiana Tuesday night.The Panthers (4-2, 0-0 ACC)...

Pitt in the NFL: McCoy, Eagles prepare for playoff push

Pitt in the NFL: McCoy, Eagles prepare for playoff push

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor December 1, 2014

As NFL teams prepare to run the final stretch toward getting into the playoffs, several former Pitt players are playing a part in the struggle.LeSean McCoy and the Philadelphia Eagles sit at 9-3 and are...

Running free

Running free

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer November 30, 2014

James Conner tallied his 23rd and 24th rushing touchdowns of the season against Miami on Saturday.

Conner takes down another record with 24th rushing touchdown of the year

Conner takes down another record with 24th rushing touchdown of the year

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor November 30, 2014

James Conner broke another record on Saturday night.With his 23rd touchdown run of the season during Pitt’s opening drive at Miami, the sophomore running back broke Tony Dorsett’s 1976 school record...

In the paint

In the paint

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer November 30, 2014

Senior Brianna Kiesel (3) scored a game high 21 points against Loyola (Md.)

Kiesel leads Pitt to blowout victory over Loyola (Md.)

Kiesel leads Pitt to blowout victory over Loyola (Md.)

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor November 30, 2014

Those who are more excited for the future of Pitt women’s basketball than for its current team roster might have to reconsider, after senior guard Brianna Kiesel again led the Panthers in scoring.Pitt...

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