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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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.
Pitt junior infielder Kayla Lane (8) bats at a Texas A&M Invitational game on Friday against Missouri State University.

Pitt softball posts strong showing at Texas A&M invitational

By Chris Cornejo, Staff Writer February 20, 2022
Following a lackluster start to their 2022 campaign at the Northern Lights Invitational, the Panthers bounced back at the Texas A&M Invitational this past weekend. Pitt ended the event with three wins and one loss.
Pitt first-year softball player Haylie Brunson hits the ball during a game in the Northern Lights Invitational in Leesburg, Florida.

Panther softball seeks identity after losing three of five to open season

By Nick Aaron, Staff Writer February 17, 2022
While losing three of five to start the 2022 season in Leesburg, Florida, Pitt softball’s bats didn’t show up in every game. The Panthers need the offense to bring the heat this weekend if they want to improve upon a sub-.500 record.
The upgrades to the Petersen Sports Complex and Vartabedian Field have led the ACC to choose Pitt as the host of the 2022 ACC Softball Tournament.

Pitt’s Vartabedian Field to Host 2022 ACC Softball Championship

By Stephen Thompson, Senior Staff Writer June 23, 2021
Pitt’s Vartabedian Field, the home of Panthers softball, will host the 2022 ACC Softball Championship, the program announced last Wednesday. It will be the first time Pitt has ever hosted the annual championship tournament.
Junior Brittany Knight pitches. Pitt softball looks to improve after finishing last in the ACC Coastal in 2019.

Pitt softball hopes for health, improvement in 2020

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer February 14, 2020
After an injury-riddled and underachieving 2019 season, Pitt softball is looking to return to its winning ways in 2020.
First-year forward Justian Champagnie put up 30 points during Saturday’s 73-64 victory over Georgia Tech.

Champagnie headlines Pitt’s weekly award winners

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor February 12, 2020
As the college sports world announced its weekly award winners on Tuesday, it became clear just how successful of a week it was for Pitt athletes.
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