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The Pitt News

Redshirt junior midfielder Maria Donahue (13) and sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Giandonato (1) charge for the ball at Pitt Play Day.

Pitt baseball, lacrosse and softball combine for a shaky weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past weekend, three Pitt athletics programs — baseball, lacrosse and softball — participated in exhibition events to gauge their offseason progress and prepare for the long seasons ahead. While...

Pitt women’s lacrosse at Pitt Play Day on Sunday.

Pitt spring sports prepare for fall exhibitions

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Lacrosse  This upcoming Saturday, Pitt lacrosse heads down to Virginia to participate in a play day at James Madison University. This play day will serve as an opportunity for multiple schools to come...

A Pitt player runs to third base during a baseball game.

Preview of Pitt’s non-fall sports

By Dan Adeyemi, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

As the academic year begins, Pitt’s non-fall athletic programs are gearing up for their respective seasons, bringing anticipation and excitement to the student body and Pittsburgh community. Each sport...

First-year pitcher Gwen Sparks (31) prepares to throw the ball at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday.

Pitt swim and dive, cross country and softball find success over the weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

Pitt swimming and dive, cross country and softball all found success within their respective events in the Keystone State over the weekend.  Swim and dive The Panthers remained in Pittsburgh this...

Pitt softball players high-five during their match against Florida State at Vartabedian Field on March 23.

Pitt softball finishes quiet season, stays optimistic for future

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer May 21, 2024

Although school let out for Pitt at the end of April, many spring sports have continued past the end of the academic year. For Pitt softball, this included games against Ohio and Robert Morris. The Panthers...

Redshirt sophomore catcher KK Esparza (4) walks to the plate during the softball game against UNC on Sunday afternoon at Vartabedian Field.

Photos: Softball falls to UNC 1-8

By Amber Farabaugh, Staff Photographer April 16, 2024

Pitt softball closes out its three-game series against UNC with a 1-8 loss on Sunday afternoon at Vartabedian Field. Both teams traded wins during Saturday’s double header with UNC winning 7-2 followed...

Junior pitcher Kyra Pittman (8) reads the catcher’s signal during a game against Louisville at Vartabedian Field on March 29.

Pitt softball prepares for Alumni Weekend against North Carolina

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

Pitt softball (11-25, 3-12 ACC) has a crucial week ahead of them as they prepare to take on ACC opponent North Carolina (24-13, 6-9 ACC) at home at Vartabedian Field on April 12-14. The Panthers look to...

Senior second baseman Kat Rodriguez (33) runs to first after a bunt during Friday evening’s game against Louisville at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt softball looks to build on first ACC win

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

Pitt softball (9-24, 1-11 ACC) dropped the weekend series to Louisville (22-14. 3-6 ACC). Despite losing the series at home, the Panthers picked up their first ACC win of the season — halting a 10-game...

Redshirt sophomore catcher KK Esparza celebrates a home run during Friday evening’s game against Louisville at Vartabedian Field.

Photos: Pitt softball falters against Louisville

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor April 1, 2024

Pitt softball ended the weekend with a 1-2 record against the Louisville Cardinals. The Panthers narrowly lost 2-3 on Friday evening despite putting up early runs in the first and second inning. Pitt’s...

Junior pitcher Adriana Romano (16) winds up for a pitch during Saturday afternoon’s game against Florida State at Vartabedian Field.

Jenny Allard knows Pitt softball must ‘Dig Deep’ to compete in the ACC

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

Pitt softball’s first-year head coach Jenny Allard sought a new challenge at Pitt. After 29 seasons of success at Harvard, the legendary coach contemplated retirement.  With nine Ivy League championships,...

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