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The Pitt News

Panthers handle Niagara for first win of season

Panthers handle Niagara for first win of season

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2014

In a game that the team dominated from the very start, the Pitt Panthers' men's basketball team easily defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles, winning by a final score of 78-45.Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon...

Brianna Kiesel

Brianna Kiesel

By Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor November 14, 2014

Brianna Kiesel led Pitt with 14 points.

Second-half struggles down Pitt in season opener

Second-half struggles down Pitt in season opener

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor November 14, 2014

The Pitt women’s basketball team’s play in the first half of its season opener against Princeton Friday seemed to follow the trajectory of an entire season.The team started out slowly, and it seemed...

Men’s basketball to open 2015-2016 season in Japan

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2014

The Pitt Panthers’ men’s basketball team will open its 2015-2016 season in Japan, according to a press release sent out Friday morning.The team will square off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Okinawa,...

Michael Young

Michael Young

By Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor November 13, 2014

Michael Young and the Panthers open their season against Niagara on Friday.

Pitt tips off hoops season against Niagara

Pitt tips off hoops season against Niagara

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor November 13, 2014

After almost seven months removed from its third-round loss to Florida in the 2014 March Madness tournament, Pitt basketball is preparing to play another meaningful game.That game comes in the team’s...

Bam Bradley

Bam Bradley

By Theo Schwarz / Visual Editor November 13, 2014

Bam Bradley and the Pitt defense/special teams will try to keep UNC's Ryan Switzer in check.

Chryst, team try to stay in bowl hunt

Chryst, team try to stay in bowl hunt

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer November 13, 2014

A common theme emerged among coaches and players on the Pitt football team when they talked about this weekend’s opponent University of North Carolina: speed, especially with the ball.This particular...

Volleyball

Volleyball

By Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor November 13, 2014

With 40 top-25 votes, two wins this weekend might get the team ranked.

Panthers open weekend series with hopes of cracking top 25

Panthers open weekend series with hopes of cracking top 25

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer November 13, 2014

The Panther volleyball team hopes to carry the momentum of beating a ranked opponent into this weekend, when it faces two tough teams at home.On Friday night, Pitt (21-4, 9-3 ACC) will host the Miami Hurricanes...

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