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The Pitt News

Redshirt junior guard Mikayla Johnson (23) drives the ball during a game against Drexel at the Petersen Events Center on Nov. 4, 2025.

Takeaways | The Panthers fell victim to Drexel’s 68-60 upset in their home opener

By Karis Mameniskis, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

For any team’s first game of the season, early jitters are almost inevitable. The Panthers opened their season looking one-dimensional and lacking urgency. On the other hand, Drexel played fast-paced,...

Pitt women's basketball guard Audrey Biggs (22) shoots the ball during a game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 9, 2025.

New faces with a new fire: the Pitt women’s basketball team is hunting for wins this season

By Rithika Praturu, Staff Writer November 5, 2025

“If you want to be great, you come to the University of Pittsburgh.”  That is the motto driving head coach Tory Verdi’s recruiting philosophy. Now entering his third season with the Panthers,...

Redshirt junior guard Amiya Jenkins (2) attempts to shoot the ball during the Pitt women’s basketball game against Bucknell in the Petersen Events Center on Nov. 9, 2024.

The Pitt News Staff gives predictions for the Pitt women’s basketball season

By The Pitt News Staff November 3, 2025

Pitt exceeds regular season expectations, but not postseason ones // Conor Hutchison, Assistant Sports Editor Before last season, Pitt was predicted to finish last in the ACC preseason poll. But the...

Pitt women’s basketball player Mikayla Johnson (23) drives the ball during a game against SMU at the Petersen Events Center in 2025.

Takeaways: Pitt women’s basketball dominates Lock Haven, 98-58, as they end exhibition play

By Rithika Praturu, Staff Writer November 3, 2025

The Panthers closed out their final exhibition game, dominating Lock Haven 98–58 at home. After conceding the first basket — a jumper from Lock Haven senior guard Jenadia Jordan — Pitt quickly responded...

Pitt women’s basketball head coach Tony Verdi celebrates Pitt’s win following his team’s game against Clemson on Feb. 23, 2025.

Takeaways | Pitt women’s basketball puts up 101 against Pitt-Johnstown in thriller exhibition

By Samantha Harris, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

Pitt women’s basketball had no trouble in its exhibition match against branch campus foe Pitt-Johnstown, defeating the Mountain Cats 101-46. Look out for Nylah Wilson First-year guard Nylah Wilson...

The logo for the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces.

Aces sweep Mercury in 2025 WNBA Finals

By Rithika Praturu, Staff Writer October 13, 2025

The Las Vegas Aces dominated the first-ever best-of-seven WNBA Finals, sweeping the Phoenix Mercury 4-0 to secure their third championship in four years. From start to finish, the Aces’ defense set the...

Redshirt first-year Shadarian Harrison (21) interferes with a pass to Syracuse at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

From Backyard Brawls to historic comebacks: A look at some of Pitt’s best performances over the past year

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Pitt athletics had an up-and-down year, but throughout 2024, each team gave fans great moments. Every team had high points throughout the past year, but what was the best performance out of each fall and...

Pitt women's basketball players walk on to the court on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Seniors shine as Pitt women’s basketball tops Clemson to finish home slate

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 23, 2025

Sunday afternoon, Pitt women’s basketball (12-17, ACC 4-12) finished its 2024-25 home schedule, welcoming Clemson (13-14, ACC 6-10) to the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers grabbed the lead at the...

Junior guard Marley Washenitz walks past former Pitt women's basketball player Liatu King on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Liatu King returns to Pittsburgh as No. 2 Notre Dame dominates Pitt women’s basketball

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Pitt women’s basketball (11-15, ACC 3-10) ended its two-game win streak on Thursday night, with a loss to No. 2 Notre Dame (22-2, ACC 13-0), 88-57.  The talented Fighting Irish team secured its seventh...

Sophomore outfielder Ahmari Braden (13) catches a flyball during Pitt softball’s game against Kent State on Sunday at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt athletics gears up for another busy weekend

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Pitt softball and lacrosse open their seasons this weekend, while Pitt wrestling looks to continue its winning streak. Gymnastics and women’s basketball look to snap their losing streaks. Softball The...

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