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Panthers open three game series at home after loss

Panthers open three game series at home after loss

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer September 16, 2014

After facing the nation’s best team over the weekend, midfielder Brandon Kolczynski and the rest of the Pitt men’s soccer team will be happy to return home for three games following a tough road trip...

LeSean McCoy

LeSean McCoy

By MCT Campus September 16, 2014

LeSean McCoy contributed to a comeback win for the Philadelphia Eagles Monday night.

Fitzgerald regains form, McCoy solid again in NFL

Fitzgerald regains form, McCoy solid again in NFL

By Jack DeMarco / Staff Writer September 16, 2014

 While some former Pitt stars like Larry Fitzgerald got back on track Sunday, others, like Aaron Donald, regressed slightly after excellent week-one performances.After a dismal outing in the season opener,...

FIBA World Cup

FIBA World Cup

By MCT Campus September 16, 2014

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Warriors were again teammates at the FIBA World Cup.

Despite world title, basketball viewership still down

Despite world title, basketball viewership still down

By Imaz Athar / for The Pitt News September 16, 2014

The United States men’s team won the FIBA World Cup on Sunday when it beat the Serbian men’s team 129-92.Not the FIFA World Cup that happened months ago — I’m talking about the FIBA World Cup,...

Conner big again, while defense manages youth

Conner big again, while defense manages youth

By Ryan Bertonaschi / Senior Staff Writer September 16, 2014

Conner carries the teamComing into the season, football fans knew that Pitt had two dangerous offensive threats: running back James Conner and receiver Tyler Boyd.It’s now week four, and one of those...

Volleyball team reflects on weekend

Volleyball team reflects on weekend

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer September 15, 2014

Pitt volleyball bounced back after its sole loss this season when the team competed in its own tournament, the Panther Classic, by sweeping Duquesne, Norfolk State and Niagara.The Panthers (8-1) won their...

Panthers analyze play against UNC

Panthers analyze play against UNC

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer September 15, 2014

North Carolina defeated Pitt handily Friday in the ACC opener for both teams, but, according to the Panthers, the box score doesn’t reflect how the team played against the third-ranked team in the country.After...

Football recruit rundown

By Jeremy Tepper / Staff Writer September 14, 2014

Nick Bowers and Tre Tipton faced off in a thrilling overtime battle on Friday, with Tipton putting together a record-setting performance. Here’s how he and the rest of Pitt’s commits fared in last...

Men’s rugby starts fall campaign

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2014

The football and basketball teams may have discontinued the Backyard Brawl, but one Pitt sport that has continued the rivalry against West Virginia says it is alive and well.The Pitt men’s club rugby...

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