The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

Senior guard KJ Marshall (12) runs with the ball in an exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center against Pitt Johnstown.

Takeaways | Pitt basketball handles Pitt-Johnstown, comes away with lessons learned

By Thomas O'Connor , Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball came into their exhibition game against Pitt-Johnstown expecting to perform well while learning new things. They left with a list of things to improve upon ahead of next Monday...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) gets ready to make a pass during Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Pitt women’s basketball showed signs of improvement in exhibition domination

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

This past Monday, first-year head coach Tory Verdi’s Pitt women’s basketball team made its debut to the public in a 117-49 exhibition win over Point Park. During their display of dominance, the Panthers...

Junior Mackenzie Evers (11) heads the soccer ball during the spring game against West Virginia on Wednesday, April 5.

No. 5 Pitt falls to No. 1 Florida State in the ACC semifinals

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

For the first time in program history, No. 5 Pitt (14-5-1, 6-3-1 ACC) played in the semifinals of the ACC Championship Thursday evening against No. 1 Florida State (15-0-1, 10-0-1 ACC). The last time...

Pitt’s volleyball team celebrates a point against Syracuse in the Fitzgerald Field House on Oct. 1.

Preview | Pitt volleyball heads south for two road ACC contests against FSU, Miami

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

No. 6 Pitt volleyball (20-3, ACC 11-1) heads to Florida this weekend for two crucial matchups against top five ACC opponents. The Panthers play Florida State (16-8, ACC 10-2) on Friday night at 6:30 p.m.,...

Sophomore forward Eben McIntyre (25) stumbles after losing possession of the ball during the ACC Championship tournament first round match against Louisville on Wednesday night at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Photos: Pitt men’s soccer falls 2-1 to Louisville in ACC Championship first round

By Ethan Shulman, Visual Editor November 1, 2023

Pitt men's soccer lost in overtime 2-1 to the Louisville Cardinals in the first round of the ACC Championship tournament on Wednesday night at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Junior Guard Bella Perkins (10) goes for a layup during Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Staff Picks | Pitt women’s basketball season predictions

By The Pitt News Staff November 1, 2023

With new head coach Tory Verdi at the helm, Pitt women’s basketball will look to make a big leap this season. The Pitt News sports desk gives its predictions for how the Panthers will fare in Verdi’s...

Junior midfielder Michael Sullivan (26) is tackled by an opposing player during the ACC Championship tournament first round match against Louisville on Wednesday night at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt men’s soccer falls to Louisville 2-1 in overtime in ACC Tournament first round

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

Pitt men’s soccer was eliminated from the ACC Tournament on Wednesday night, falling 2-1 to Louisville in an overtime thriller at Ambrose Urbanic Field. The loss eliminated the Panthers from the tournament...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks the ball during an exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center against Pitt Johnstown.

Pitt men’s basketball cruises past Pitt-Johnstown 96-60

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball took the floor against Pitt-Johnstown Wednesday night. The Panthers cruised past the Mountain Cats 96-60 in their final tune-up game before the regular season begins on Monday. Four...

Head Coach Tory Verdi talks with players during Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Season Preview | Pitt women’s basketball begins a new era under Tory Verdi

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

After a 10-20 (3-15 ACC) record in 2022-23, the program’s fourth bottom-two ACC finish in the last five seasons, now-Athletic Director Heather Lyke relieved head coach Lance White of his duties. In his...

Head Coach Jeff Capel stands with players to watch a practice drill during an open practice at the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

Season Preview | Pitt men’s basketball looks to finally build ‘championship’ program in 2023-24

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor October 31, 2023

When Jeff Capel was hired as the Pitt men’s basketball head coach in 2018, he set the bar high for both himself and the program. “I stand here today honored, excited and ready to go — and to build...

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