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Column | Pitt targets proven commodities in women’s basketball head coach search

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer • March 24, 2023

After a disappointing 2022-23 campaign, head coach Lance White was relieved of his duties. Staff Writer Alex Porter discusses reported candidates and argues the Panthers shouldn’t fear hiring lesser experienced rising stars.

The Pitt News sports desk predicts women’s March Madness winners

By The Pitt News Staff • March 15, 2023

As the women’s NCAA basketball tournament approaches, The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its predictions for who will win the National Championship. The first round will start Friday afternoon and conclude April 2 in Dallas.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Clemson 71-53 in ACC tournament first-round

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023

Following a disappointing 2022-23 campaign, Pitt women’s basketball fell to Clemson 71-53 in the first round of the ACC tournament on Wednesday. The loss likely ended the Panthers’ season, as they are longshots to reach the NCAA tournament.

Preview | Pitt women’s basketball looks to redeem frustrating season in ACC tournament

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023

After an underwhelming 2022-23 campaign, No. 15 Pitt women’s basketball is set to square off against No. 10 Clemson in the ACC tournament. Staff Writer Alex Porter previews the match, saying a win could act as a catalyst for future success.

Reloading and rebooting: A look at Pitt basketball’s 2023 recruiting

By Ben Pisano, Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

The Pitt men’s and women’s basketball programs are heading in two very different directions right now. Nonetheless, both programs have intriguing recruits for the 2023 class. Staff writer Ben Pisano breaks down both programs' incoming players.

Column | Women’s basketball deserves their winning season

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer • January 17, 2023

After five years at the helm of the Pitt athletic department, Heather Lyke’s one blemish on an otherwise stellar tenure is the women’s basketball program. With a rich history in Pittsburgh, staff writer Sara Meyer argues that the team deserves better.

Photos: Pitt women’s basketball falls to Clemson

By Jonathan Guo, Staff Photographer • January 17, 2023

The Panthers lost to Clemson 72-57 Sunday afternoon at the Petersen Events Center. Pitt women’s basketball is currently ranked 14th in the ACC.

Column | Pitt women’s basketball head coach Lance White must win now

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • November 1, 2022

Pitt women’s basketball head coach Lance White has struggled in his four years at the helm of the program. With an 8-59 record in ACC play, staff writer Alexander Ganias argues that a lack of clear improvement this season could be his final straw.

Column | Pitt women’s basketball poised to make leap in 2022

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • June 8, 2022

After four seasons at Pitt, head coach Lance White mustered just eight wins in conference play in 2021. After another poor season, fans quickly realized that the Panthers lagged behind the rest of the ACC from a talent perspective.In the form of five newcomers – including three first-years – Pitt underwent a much needed overhaul.

Women’s basketball, White need to make strong starts sustainable

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • March 17, 2022

Pitt women’s basketball faced a recurring theme throughout its 2022 campaign — an inability to finish — both their games and, ultimately, the season — with the momentum they started with.