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The Pitt News

Streaking Panthers stumble, fall to rival Fighting Irish 2-0

Streaking Panthers stumble, fall to rival Fighting Irish 2-0

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer October 9, 2014

For the first half of its game against No. 14 Notre Dame, the Pitt women’s soccer team had all the luck.Two near-scoring chances by the Fighting Irish in a five-minute span during the middle of the period...

Above the net

Above the net

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer October 9, 2014

Sophomore Jenna Potts leaps high to try to secure a point.

Pitt readies for weekend ACC battles with Notre Dame, Syracuse

Pitt readies for weekend ACC battles with Notre Dame, Syracuse

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer October 9, 2014

The Panthers’ volleyball team wants to make a comeback this weekend from a thrilling, close loss to a top 25-ranked opponent, but it’ll take a lot of work. With ACC play in full swing, Pitt continues...

Battling it out

Battling it out

By Meghan Sunners / Staff Photographer October 8, 2014

Jackie Poucel fights for the ball.

Panthers prepare for challenge of rival Notre Dame

Panthers prepare for challenge of rival Notre Dame

By Kevin Wheeler / Staff Writer October 8, 2014

After a three-game road stint that resulted in a 2-1 record with wins over Syracuse and NC State, the Pitt women’s soccer team returns home on Thursday playing its best soccer of the season.The Panthers...

Weighing the cost

Weighing the cost

By MCT Campus October 8, 2014

Tickets to sporting events are getting pricier and pricier.

Price of tickets an obstacle in enjoying sporting events

Price of tickets an obstacle in enjoying sporting events

By Alex Wise / Staff Writer October 8, 2014

It’s been said time and again that the best things in life are free. By that logic, being a sports fan is far from one of the best things in life.The time and emotional energy that many of us invest...

Conference structure to blame for routs in WPIAL

By Joey Niklas / For The Pitt News October 8, 2014

Friday nights are supposed to be exciting and competitive during the football season. Bands are playing their respective school’s fight song, teams are competing against their local rivals and parents...

Men's soccer

Men’s soccer

By Heather Tennant / Staff Photographer October 7, 2014

Pitt lost 2-1 at Xavier after conceding a goal in the fifth minute.

Pitt loses second straight game after conceding early road goal

Pitt loses second straight game after conceding early road goal

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer October 7, 2014

The game seemed to be over before it had even started.Thanks to an early fifth-minute goal by the Pitt men’s soccer team’s opponent, Pitt had to fight back for almost the entire game, and that early...

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