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The Pitt News

Pitt loses first match against No. 15 Lehigh

Pitt loses first match against No. 15 Lehigh

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer November 16, 2014

Pat Santoro got the homecoming he wanted.Santoro, No. 15 Lehigh’s head wrestling coach, was a four-time All-American and two-time national champion at Pitt, and his Mountain Hawks came out of the Fitzgerald...

Defense falters in second half in loss at UNC

Defense falters in second half in loss at UNC

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer November 16, 2014

Pitt’s defense seemed to undergo an identity change from the first half to the second on Saturday.Facing the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, the unit held the hosts scoreless and to 36 total...

Volleyball

Volleyball

By Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor November 16, 2014

Pitt lost two matches to Miami and Virginia Tech over the weekend.

Pitt loses two matches in disappointing weekend

Pitt loses two matches in disappointing weekend

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer November 16, 2014

Pitt’s success earlier in the volleyball season disappeared this weekend when the team dropped both matches, a first this year. The Panthers fell to Miami 3-0 and Virginia Tech 3-1.MiamiEntering Friday’s...

Mike Young

Mike Young

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer November 16, 2014

Mike Young goes for a layup against Samford on Sunday.

It's a trap (game)! Pitt ekes out close win over Samford

It’s a trap (game)! Pitt ekes out close win over Samford

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2014

In a contest much closer than expected, the Pitt men’s basketball team defeated the Samford Bulldogs by a final score of 63-56 in the first leg of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.Pitt struggled in the...

Dominate the paint

Dominate the paint

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer November 16, 2014

Pitt's Mike Young (2) was dominant in the post on Sunday, scoring 20 points on 10-13 shooting.

Voytik Fumble

Voytik Fumble

By Bobby Mizia / Senior Staff Photographer November 15, 2014

The Pitt football team (4-5, 2-3 ACC) took on the University of North Carolina Tar Heels (4-5, 2-3 ACC) on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Keenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Late fumble ends comeback attempt in Pitt's third straight loss

Late fumble ends comeback attempt in Pitt’s third straight loss

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer November 15, 2014

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — After a fast start, Pitt faded late in the Tar Heel State.Offensive efficiency, combined with firm defensive play, helped the football team secure and maintain an early lead against...

Slashing

Slashing

By Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor November 14, 2014

Sophomore Jamel Artis finished with 14 points, four rebounds and four assists in Pitt's 78-45 victory over Niagara Friday night.

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