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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Sophomore Kennedy Duke performs her floor routine during a meet against Clemson in the Fitzgerald Field House on Feb. 9.

Pitt gymnastics prepares for first-ever ACC Championships

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer March 22, 2024

The last time the Atlantic Coast Conference sponsored a conference championship in women’s gymnastics was in 1984. Now, for the first time in 40 years, Pitt gymnastics (7-11, 1-5 ACC) will compete in...

Pittsburgh Steelers newly signed quarterback Russell Wilson speaks with reporters during an NFL football press conference in Pittsburgh on Friday, March 15.

Take 4 | Ohtani, Wilson, Hip Drop and NCAA

By The Pitt News Staff March 22, 2024

On this week’s Take 4, The Pitt News’ Sports Desk gives their takes on topics such as the Steelers, March Madness, NFL defenses and Shohei Ohtani.  The Steelers should start Justin Fields // Brian...

Pitt women’s lacrosse sticks lie on the ground during a game against Notre Dame in 2023.

Pitt women’s club lacrosse utilizes large team, chemistry to national competition

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

In The Pitt News “Best Of” survey, women’s club lacrosse secured the title of best club sport. Between taking home several club national championships and traveling across the country for tournaments...

Pitt players William Jeffress (24), Federiko Federiko (33) and Zack Austin (55) at the end of their loss to North Carolina during an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2024, in Washington.

Pitt men’s basketball season turnaround should not go overlooked

By James Carter, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

The 2023-24 Pitt men’s basketball season was certainly one to remember for Panther fans. Head coach Jeff Capel and staff looked to build upon the Panthers’ surprise run to the NCAA tournament the previous...

Pitt baseball players look out for the ball during the Blue/Gold Fall World Series at the Charles L. Cost Field on Oct. 27, 2023.

Pitt baseball looks to build chemistry, defeat Kent State

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

Pitt baseball (10-7, 1-5 ACC) will host Kent State (9-10, 4-2 MAC) at Charles L. Cost Field this Tuesday in an exciting early-season matchup.  This non-conference opportunity is the perfect stage for...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) drives past a Florida State defender in the Petersen Events Center on Mar. 5.

Pitt men’s basketball reflects on past and future

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 19, 2024

Two years ago, on March 8, 2022, Pitt men’s basketball finished yet another atrocious season under head coach Jeff Capel, posting an 11-22 record. Capel went to the post-game press conference after getting...

Head coach Jeff Capel speaks to the team during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Pitt men’s basketball fails to make NCAA Tournament, declines NIT bid

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball had a disappointing Sunday evening, as the team failed to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. The selection committee listed the Panthers as one of the first four teams out of the...

Senior infielder Kat Rodriguez (33) runs off the base against UVA at Vartabedian Field on Mar. 23, 2023.

Pitt athletics hit the road with an action-packed spring break

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer March 17, 2024

Pitt athletics had an action-packed break, as the Panthers competed across the country over this past week. Here is how each program fared. Softball Pitt softball (8-18, 0-6 ACC) continued to struggle...

Pitt men’s basketball falls to North Carolina in ACC semi-final

Pitt men’s basketball falls to North Carolina in ACC semi-final

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Pitt men's basketball’s game against North Carolina was labeled by Bracketologists as a must-win to make the tournament. But the Panthers were unable to make due, losing to the Tar Heels 72-65. North...

Pitt men’s basketball looks to punch ticket to NCAA Tournament against UNC

Pitt men’s basketball looks to punch ticket to NCAA Tournament against UNC

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball’s win over Wake Forest on Thursday kept its hopes of an NCAA Tournament bid alive. But the Panthers need to beat projected No. 1 seed North Carolina on Friday night to earn a...

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