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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 swimmers pose for the camera while cheering on teammates during Saturday’s swimming and diving meet against Georgia Tech.

Photos: Swim & dive competes against Georgia Tech

By Nate Yonamine, Senior Staff Photographer November 8, 2023

Pitt swimming and diving competed in a meet against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Trees Hall.

Senior midfielder Chloe Minas (15) competes for the ball during Saturday night’s match against Boston College at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Weekend Sports Recap | Women’s soccer dominates again

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

As the new month begins, the fall sports seasons are starting to heat up as they reach mid-season. Let's catch up on some Panthers action that fans missed this past weekend. Cross Country Pitt cross...

A member of Pitts Swimming & Diving team mid stroke during a meet against Army on Friday in Trees Hall.

Photos: Pitt Swim’s opening meet against Army

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor September 25, 2023

Pitt men's and women's swimming teams competed against West Point on Friday afternoon. The Panthers had a strong first meet at the Trees Pool.

A Pitt swimmer competes during the Western PA Invite.

Pitt men’s swim and dive struggles to stay afloat in NCAA championship

By Will Christie, Staff Writer March 24, 2023
The Pitt swim team traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the NCAA Swim and Dive Championships. But the Panthers couldn’t quite keep up with the national competition, as they finished last in the 800 medley relay and second to last in the 200 medley relay.
A Pitt swimmer competes during a meet against Penn State and Notre Dame on Saturday morning.

Pitt swim and dive gets ready for new season, starts off strong in first meet

By Colm Slevin, Contributing Editor November 4, 2022
Pitt swim and dive got off to a strong start in their first meet against Notre Dame and Penn State, with the men’s team taking second place ahead of the Nittany Lions. There is optimism amongst the swimmers, with their eyes set on NCAA births.
Pitt diver Amy Read.

Pitt swim and dive concludes season at NCAA Championships in Atlanta

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer March 30, 2022
Three divers and one swimmer from Pitt went to the NCAA championships over the past two weeks in Atlanta, but none managed to make it past the preliminary stages of the competition.
A Pitt diver competes in the ACC Swimming and Diving Championships in Atlanta last week.

Pitt men finish ninth, women 11th at 2022 ACC Swimming and Diving Championships

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer February 20, 2022
Pitt swimming and diving traveled to Atlanta last week to compete in the 2022 ACC Championship meet. The Panther men finished ninth and the women 11th, while Virginia’s women’s squad and NC State’s men’s squad won team titles.
Senior diver Amy Read, originally from Leeds, England, prepares to dive. Read broke Pitt’s record in women’s platform diving last year.

Swimming and diving international athletes embrace challenges of competing in America

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer January 18, 2022
Swimming and diving head coach John Hargis and the rest of his coaching staff haven’t hesitated to pursue international talent. Between the men’s and women’s teams, the rosters combine to have 13 international athletes from nine different countries — a significantly higher number than some other top programs across the country.
Three first-year Pitt team members — swimmers Caroline Crouse (left) and Genna Joyce (middle) as well as diver Claire McDaniels (right) — hail from the Raleigh area.

Carolina recruiting reflects global reach for Pitt swimming

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer March 19, 2021
The Triangle has already produced three Panthers who are laying the program’s foundation.
Sophomore outfielder Kyle Hess is the team leader in hits (17), RBIs (18) and total bases (32).

Panther Spotlight: Hess, Vera, Phillips impress as spring rolls in

By Ben Mankowski, Staff Writer March 3, 2020
Kyle Hess, Blaise Vera and Breanna Phillips all impressed for their respective Pitt sports teams over the past week.
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