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The Pitt News

Graduate student forward Jala Jordan (14) reaches for a rebound during Thursday evening’s game against the Louisville Cardinals at the Petersen Events Center.

Fourth-quarter blunder costs Pitt women’s basketball, Panthers fall to No. 15 Louisville 74-44

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer January 11, 2024

Pitt women's basketball (6-11, 0-4 ACC) looked to steal a game off of No. 15 ACC rival Louisville (14-2, 3-0 ACC). In their last homecourt matchup on Dec. 18, 2022, the Cardinals, armed with now LSU senior...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) controls the ball during the game against Binghamton at the Petersen Event Center on Sunday.

Pitt earns win in first matchup against Binghamton, winning 73-62

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

Pitt (4-5, 0-0 ACC) triumphed over Binghamton (2-7, 0-0 AEC) 73-62 in their first face-off in program history at the Petersen Event Center Sunday afternoon. Pitt head coach Tory Verdi was proud of his...

First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) controls the ball during the game against Saint Francis at the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday night.

Takeaways | Men’s basketball falters, women’s basketball dominates

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Pitt men’s and women’s basketball split their contests this week as the men’s team dropped its home ACC-SEC Challenge matchup with Missouri 71-64 before the women’s team defeated Saint Francis...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) catches a pass during Saturday's game against WVU in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Duquesne in close city match, 56-55

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

Pitt women’s basketball (1-3, 0-0 ACC) faced Duquesne (3-1, 0-0 A-10) Saturday afternoon at UPMC Cooper Field House in the 41st edition of the City Game. The Panthers won the last two games against Duquesne,...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) catches a pass during Saturday's game against WVU in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball fall short in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 71-62

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

West Virginia took down Pitt women’s basketball 71-62 in another edition of the Backyard Brawl, bringing the Panthers’ record to 1-1 on the season. Fifth year guard Lauren Fields led West Virginia...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) catches a pass during Saturday's game against WVU in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt women’s basketball loses to WVU 71-62

By Ethan Shulman, Visual Editor November 11, 2023

Pitt women's basketball lost 71-62 to the West Virginia University Mountaineers on Saturday afternoon in the Petersen Events Center.

Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) breaks past a defender during Tuesday night’s game against Yale in the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Men’s basketball dominates, women’s basketball displays passion

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

This past week saw the opening games for both Pitt men's and women’s basketball teams. This upcoming basketball season is one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory for both teams. After a...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) shoots the three pointer to guarantee the win during Tuesday night’s game against Yale in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball notches first win of the season with 79-74 victory over Yale

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

The Tory Verdi era of Pitt women’s basketball is off to a hot start with a 79-74 win over Yale, taking its record to 1-0 on the season.  Pitt senior forward Liatu King’s performance proved crucial...

The Pitt Panthers celebrate around junior guard Bella Perkins (10) after beating Yale Tuesday night in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt women’s basketball defeats Yale 79-74

By Ethan Shulman, Visual Editor November 7, 2023

Pitt women’s basketball defeated Yale 79-74 in a close first game of the season this Tuesday in the Petersen Events Center.

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