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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 senior outfielder Bailey Drapola (24) prepares to bat during a softball game vs. St. Francis on April 6, 2022.

Pitt softball falls to in-state rival Penn State in fierce pitching duel

By Dylan Grace, For The Pitt News • March 21, 2023
Pitt softball’s woes continue, as they dropped a key rivalry game to Penn State 1-0 on Tuesday. Both team’s pitchers were lights-out, but Penn State narrowly edged out the Panthers in extra innings.
Pitt senior outfielder Bailey Drapola (24) prepares to bat during a softball game vs. St. Francis on April 6, 2022.

Softball remains winless in ACC play after dropping three games to Louisville

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • March 21, 2023
Pitt softball has just started ACC play, but is already struggling. The Panthers dropped three games to Louisville over the weekend, including one which ended via mercy rule. Staff writer Ben Pisano breaks down the Panthers’ struggles.
Graduate student infielder Yvonne Whaley (26) hits the ball in a game against Penn State on March 16, 2022.

Takeaways | Softball wins four of five in a jam-packed weekend in Houston

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • February 27, 2023
Pitt softball traveled down to Houston to participate in the University of Houston Tournament this past weekend, finishing the weekend 4-1. Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes gives his takeaways from the busy weekend.
Senior outfielder EC Taylor shields her eyes against the sunset during Pitt’s softball matchup against Penn State on March 16, 2022.

Preview | Softball looks to avoid another abysmal ACC finish in 2023

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • January 17, 2023
Pitt softball will look to avoid finishing in the bottom of the ACC in 2023, following last year’s abysmal campaign. Staff writer Ben Pisano breaks down the Panthers’ roster and schedule for 2023.
Sophomore pitcher Kendall Brown (44) pitches during Sunday’s game against Saint Francis University.

Pitt softball struggles against St. Francis, drops both games at Sunday double header

By Ben Pisano, For The Pitt News • October 2, 2022
Pitt softball dropped both games of their preseason double header on Sunday against St. Francis. The Panthers struggled both offensively and defensively, failing to back strong pitching performances over the two games.
Pitt softball player Dani Drogemuller (16) pitches at the softball game vs. Clemson on Saturday.

Pitt softball alumni recognized in Saturday matchup against Clemson Tigers

By Christopher Cornejo, Staff Writer • April 12, 2022
Pitt softball celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday at Vartabedian Field, and a pre-game ceremony featured an appearance from members of the 2015 team.
Pitt junior outfielder Bailey Drapola (24) prepares to bat during Wednesday’s softball game vs. St. Francis.

Panthers’ pitching leads the way versus Saint Francis

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • April 7, 2022
Under the gloomy Pittsburgh sky, the Panthers did just enough to get past in-state opponent Saint Francis (20-13 overall, 8-1 NEC). Pitt (13-16 overall, 1-9 ACC) pulled out a 3-1 home victory on Wednesday.
Pitt graduate student pitcher Ally Muraskin (30) pitches at a Texas A&M Invitational game against Stephen F. Austin State University on Feb. 25.

Panthers Softball rout RMU in cross-town battle

By Christopher Cornejo, Staff Writer • March 31, 2022
The Panthers (12-14, 1-7 ACC) got back in the win column, drubbing the Colonials 7-2 after posting a season-high 12 hits during the non-conference showdown.
Pitt redshirt first-year pitcher Dani Drogemuller (16) pitches at Wednesday’s game against Penn State Vartabedian Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt softball home opener soured by a familiar rival, look to improve on a shaky season

By Christopher Cornejo, Staff Writer • March 17, 2022
Pitt softball welcomed their in-state rival Penn State (11-11, 0-0 Big Ten) to Vartabedian Field for their home opener after winning two of three games over the weekend. The Panthers (11-9, 1-2 ACC) fell to the Nittany Lions 6-0 following a lackluster hitting performance.
Pitt graduate student pitcher Ally Muraskin (30) pitches at a Texas A&M Invitational game against Stephen F. Austin State University on Friday.

Pitt softball pulls record above .500 after 3-1 weekend in South Carolina

By Nicholas Aaron, Staff Writer • February 28, 2022
Pitt softball pulled its season record back above .500 after beating Tennessee Tech, Cleveland State and USC Upstate during a four-game series this past weekend in South Carolina.
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