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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

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Pitt tops UNC for program’s first ACC tournament victory

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor March 3, 2016

Trailing by three, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels had 15.9 seconds to tie the Pitt women’s basketball team to remain alive in the ACC tournament. They used 15.8 of those seconds, and thanks...

Yacine Diop (12).  John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s basketball’s regular season ends in blowout loss at Louisville

By Ashwini Sivaganesh / For The Pitt News February 28, 2016

The Panthers didn’t have trouble getting their paws on the ball Sunday — but they couldn’t convert possessions into points, leading to a gruesome loss against No. 10 Louisville. The Cardinals (24-6,...

John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Pitt women’s basketball loses in home finale

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer February 26, 2016

The Pitt women’s basketball team couldn’t save its best for last in its final home game of the season. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (17-11, 7-8 ACC) defeated the Panthers (12-16, 4-11 ACC) 66-60...

Aysia Bugg attempts a layup against Syracuse in the Pink The Pete matchup.  Emily Klenk | Staff Photographer

Panthers in pink fall to Syracuse, 70-56

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer February 21, 2016

The Petersen Events Center, even decked out in pink to support the Susan G. Komen foundation, hasn’t yielded a home court advantage for the Pitt women’s basketball team this season. Pitt’s (12-14,...

Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer

Wise beyond her years: Freshman women’s basketball star thriving in hometown

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer February 18, 2016

In the same sphere that thousands of golden-clad students have shimmied and shrieked at dangerous decibel levels, a single player and ball graced the hardwood Tuesday morning. An unusually tranquil scene,...

Panthers utilize early run to blow out Tar Heels on road

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer February 18, 2016

Not much has gone right for the Pitt women’s basketball team this season, but everything went right against North Carolina Thursday night. Pitt (12-14, 4-9 ACC) trampled the North Carolina Tar Heels...

Andrew Wells Photo (Courtesy of Pitt Athletics)  |  Fred Potvin Photo (Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor)

Panthers of the Week

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor February 16, 2016

ANDREW WELLS - Thrower, track and field Wells, a graduate student, has enjoyed a tremendous final campaign as a Panther. For the second time this year, Wells set a school record for throwing distance...

Brenna Wise was the Panthers second leading scorer Sunday afternoon. Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Panthers outdo the Hokies in Virginia, 58-49

By Logan Hitchcock /Staff Writer February 14, 2016

The Pitt women’s basketball team has found a home on the road. The Panthers (11-14, 3-9 ACC), won their third consecutive conference game on the road in Blacksburg, Virginia, Sunday, defeating the...

John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Women’s basketball loses ninth conference game at hands of No. 12 Louisville

By Logan Hitchcock / Staff Writer February 12, 2016

The Pitt women’s basketball team won a battle, but not the war. Despite winning the first quarter, Pitt (10-14, 2-9 ACC) could not hold off the No. 12 Louisville Cardinals (19-6, 11-1 ACC), losing the...

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