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
Kenny Pickett and Qadree Ollison celebrate after a successful play during the team’s loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship game.

Pitt sports: A semester in review

By Kate Hall, Staff Writer • December 9, 2018
From playoff berths to championship games to championship titles, the Panthers have seen it all. Here is a recap of the biggest moments in Pitt sports this semester.
Pitt football will be taking on Syracuse in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31. (TPN file photo)

TPN staff breaks down bowl season

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 7, 2018
Who is going to make it to the National Championship? Will Pitt ever win again? You can find out what the Pitt News Sports Staff thinks here.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers rolls out to throw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen in the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 25.

Take 5: Kyler, KD, Cardinals

By The Pitt News Staff • December 6, 2018
Our Pitt News Sports staff had some things to rant about this week, from Pittsburgh figures who irk them to who should be taking home hardware during awards season.
Clemson sophomore running back Travis Etienne (9) is a major contributor to the Tigers rushing offense.

Navigating college football’s bowl season

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • December 5, 2018
The sport is dominated by the playoff discussion around this time of year, but there are plenty of other marquee matchups that are worth your attention during this bowl season.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates the team’s victory over Pitt with the ACC Championship trophy in his hand.

Three takeaways from Pitt vs Clemson

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • December 2, 2018
The Panthers were held back by several factors, but there were a few bright spots to build on for the season finale and next year.
Ohio State running back Mike Weber Jr. (5) scores a rushing touchdown during the third quarter against Michigan on Saturday. Ohio State won, 62-39.

Take 5: Browns, Buckeyes, Basketball

By The Pitt News Staff • November 29, 2018
The Browns and Bengals faced off in a revenge game, while the previously struggling Buckeyes suddenly looked like one of the nation’s best teams once again versus Michigan.
Junior right side hitter Nika Markovic (17) celebrates during Pitt volleyball’s 3-0 victory over Georgia Tech.

Column: Sweet 16 on the horizon for Pitt volleyball

By Kate Hall, Staff Writer • November 29, 2018
This will be the team’s third consecutive appearance in the tournament and 14th appearance in team history — and fans can expect the Panthers to go further in this tournament than ever before.
Becky Lynch (right) fights Ruby Riot at WWE Wrestlemania 34 in New Orleans on April 8.

Rousey takes the belt in WWE’s Survivor Series

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • November 19, 2018
In a controversial match, Charlotte Flair was ultimately disqualified from the WWE's Survivor Series and Ronda Rousey snatched the belt.
Los Angeles Rams’ Aaron Donald gets an arm on New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) on Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Take 5: Bell, Butler, Brees

By The Pitt News Staff • November 14, 2018
Does Pitt football deserve to be ranked? Did Le’Veon Bell make the right decision? Our staff answers these questions and more in this week’s Take 5.
Unproven Panthers show drastic improvement

Unproven Panthers show drastic improvement

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • November 12, 2018
The Pitt men's basketball team looks great when you compare this Pitt team to where last year’s team was at this point. The 2017 Panthers started out 0-2, losing to the similarly low-level squads of Navy and Montana.
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