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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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...

Junior guard Ishmael Leggett (5) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Pitt men’s basketball advances to ACC semifinals with win over Wake Forest

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Coming into Thursday, bracketologists tagged Pitt men’s basketball’s ACC Tournament matchup against Wake Forest as a must-win for each team. But the Panthers were up to the challenge, defeating the...

Pitt men’s basketball gears up for ACC Tournament matchup

Pitt men’s basketball gears up for ACC Tournament matchup

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 13, 2024

It’s the postseason for Pitt men’s basketball. The Panthers have to win their ACC Tournament quarterfinal matchup against Wake Forest to keep their hopes of earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament alive. Regular...

Pitt men’s basketball defeats NC State, locks in No. 4 seed

Pitt men’s basketball defeats NC State, locks in No. 4 seed

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor March 10, 2024

Just after the tip-off of Pitt men’s basketball (21-10, 12-8 ACC) against NC State, Wake Forest defeated Clemson. If the Panthers beat the Wolfpack on Saturday night they would lock in the No. 4 seed...

A Pitt wrestler fights for hand control during the meet against Virginia in the Fitzgerald Field House on Feb. 23.

Pitt Athletics heads into spring break with a busy weekend

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Pitt Athletics has another busy weekend ahead with some pivotal matchups for both winter and spring sports.  Men’s basketball  Pitt men’s basketball hosts NC State for Senior Night on Saturday...

Senior forward Liatu King (2) goes for a layup during Thursdays game against Duke in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball season recap

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Following a disastrous season that ended in the firing of head coach Lance White, the Pitt women’s basketball team looked to turn things around. The change was drastic. Nine players transferred after...

Jeff Capel, head coach of Pitt mens basketball, yells on the court during the game against Wake Forest on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

‘I want more’: Jeff Capel displays the benefits of patience in college basketball

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2024

In a college basketball landscape filled with NET rankings, NIL, the transfer portal and constant coaching movements, what’s lost is a program's ability to build and rebuild. And rebuilding is exactly...

Pitt Club Women’s Basketball team stands for a photo while attending the NIRSA Championship Series in February.

Pitt’s club women’s basketball team demonstrates student athletes’ dedication to the sport they love

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer March 7, 2024

After taking a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students on the Pitt club women’s basketball team have dedicated substantial hours to rebuilding up the program. The 2023-24 season is a testament...

A Pitt player pitches during a game on Feb. 23.

Pitt baseball wins Las Vegas Classic

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Pitt baseball (8-1,0-0 ACC) traveled to Las Vegas on Friday hoping to strike it lucky in Sin City. After two blowout victories against Oklahoma and California, the Panthers did just that, winning the ultimate...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives past a defender during Tuesday night’s game against Florida State in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball beats FSU, Hinson makes history

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Senior forward Blake Hinson made history in Pitt men’s basketball’s 88-73 victory over Florida State. The senior forward finished with six three-pointers, putting him at 104 on the season and breaking...

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