Gymnastics, men’s basketball return to win column over weekend
By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer
February 2, 2020
The weekend in Pitt sports was highlighted by redemption for the gymnastics and men’s basketball squads, while wrestling and women’s basketball fell short of major upsets over ACC foes.
Panthers falter in second half vs. FSU, lose 66-41
By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer
February 2, 2020
In a lopsided matchup against No. 14 Florida State in the 13th annual Pink the Pete game, Pitt women’s basketball played close for most of the game, but were unable to sustain solid play, eventually being blown out, 66-41.
Sophomore stars come up clutch in 62-57 win vs. Miami
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2020
The Panthers (14-8 overall, 5-6 ACC) had dropped seven straight to the Hurricanes (11-10 overall, 3-7 ACC) before defeating the Hurricanes, 62-57, at the Petersen Events Center this weekend.
What to watch for on Super Bowl Sunday
By Ben Mankowski, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off Sunday at 6:30 p.m. to conclude an NFL season to remember.
What are the Odds: Super Bowl LIV
By Michael Elesinmogun, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
For gamblers, the Super Bowl offers the chance to make some of the oddest and most interesting prop bets an event can offer.
Panthers win first ACC game, beat Wake 53-48
By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Pitt women's basketball snapped a 12-game overall losing streak, with its last win coming a full two months earlier on Nov. 30.
‘You’re just in awe’: Spectators reminisce on Kobe’s Pitt visit
By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
For Kobe Bryant, the 1996 McDonald’s All-American game in Pittsburgh was a small speck on a decorated and illustrious career. For those in attendance that weekend 23 years ago, it was a memory they will never forget.
Pitt getting back on track with latest recruiting cycle
By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
The latest Pitt recruiting cycle has been unusually generous, with both football and basketball nabbing some of their highest rated recruits in recent memory.
Toney, Coulibaly display growth despite Duke loss
By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
While Pitt had its downfalls in Tuesday's Duke loss, a double-digit margin of defeat does not adequately tell the whole story.
Pitt to host Florida State in 13th annual Pink the Pete game
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 29, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball will receive a much-needed infusion of hope, strength and joy this Saturday when the Panthers host No. 14 FSU in the 13th annual Pink the Petersen game for breast cancer awareness.