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The Pitt News

A Pitt women’s basketball team player drives toward the hoop during their game against Canisius at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Pitt’s winter sports well underway and preparing for holiday break contests

By Sara Meyer and Grace McNally November 21, 2024

Wrestling Pitt wrestling (1-0, ACC 0-0) is in full swing and hosts Lehigh this Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Fitzgerald Field House. Several Panthers have already taken home hardware this season, including...

Senior guard Brooklynn Miles (0) lunges for the hoop during the basketball game against Bucknell in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Pitt cross-country wraps up season, women’s basketball squeaks out win

By Ari Meyer and Grace McNally November 17, 2024

Over the weekend, Pitt cross-country ran in the last race of its season and Pitt women’s basketball won a game despite committing 25 turnovers. Cross-country Pitt cross-country finished out its...

Junior guard Amiya Jenkins (2) shoots the ball at the game against Pitt Johnstown in the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

The Pitt News sports desk predicts the upcoming Pitt women’s basketball season

By The Pitt News Staff November 5, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball will earn at least 10 wins this season // Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer Pitt’s program is in one of the toughest conferences in the country, and with three new teams entering...

Senior guard Brooklynn Miles (0) drives the ball down the court at the game against Pitt Johnstown in the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Women’s basketball enters the new season with a refined roster

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball has sat at the bottom of the ACC food chain for over a decade. Previous Athletic Director Heather Lyke hired Pitt’s 10th women’s basketball head coach Tory Verdi in April...

Everyone needs to take a deep breath about Caitlin Clark

Everyone needs to take a deep breath about Caitlin Clark

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer July 11, 2024

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has found herself in controversy, yet it is not her fault. Any action involving the former college basketball superstar and recent No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft...

Column | Caitlin Clark adapts to life in the WNBA

Column | Caitlin Clark adapts to life in the WNBA

By James Carter, Staff Writer June 20, 2024

Caitlin Clark is the rare type of athlete that needs little introduction. Showcasing a rare blend of limitless scoring range and passing ability, Clark amassed one of the most decorated careers of any...

Senior forward Liatu King (2) goes for a layup during Thursday's game against Duke in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball season recap

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Following a disastrous season that ended in the firing of head coach Lance White, the Pitt women’s basketball team looked to turn things around. The change was drastic. Nine players transferred after...

The Pitt women’s basketball bench cheers during a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 21.

Pitt women’s basketball prepares for ACC Tournament

By Kaitlyn Griffin, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (8-23, 2-16 ACC) added to its four-game losing streak with a loss at home to Boston College (13-18, 5-13 ACC) to close out its regular season. The Panthers now look ahead to the...

Photos: Women’s basketball loses 58-84 to Boston College

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor March 4, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball loses during senior night and final home game against Boston College 58-85 on Sunday in the Petersen Events Center.

Senior forward Gabby Hutcherson (0) dribbles the ball during Sunday afternoon’s game against Boston College in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Boston College in last game of regular season

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer March 3, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball (8-23, 2-16 ACC) closed out regular season play on Sunday afternoon at the Petersen’s Events Center against ACC foe Boston College (13-18, 5-13 ACC). But the Panthers couldn’t...

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