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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
The Pitt women’s basketball team listens to coach Lance White on the sideline during the game against Syracuse on Thursday.

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.
Pitt scores during the men’s basketball game against West Virginia on Nov. 11, 2022.

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

By Ben Pisano, Senior Staff Writer • February 5, 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.
Lance White, head coach of Pitt women’s basketball, at their game against Clemson on Sunday.

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.
First-year guard Marley Washenitz (11) dribbles the ball during Pitt women’s basketball’s game against Clemson on Sunday afternoon.

Photos: Pitt women’s basketball falls to Clemson

By Jonathan Guo, Staff Photographer • January 16, 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.

Lance White, Pitt women’s basketball head coach.

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

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. 
Pitt junior center Rita Igbokwe (23), left, and sophomore guard Taisha Exanor (3) chase the ball at a Nov. 21, 2021, game against Radford University at the Petersen Events Center.

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

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • March 16, 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.
South Carolina senior guard Destiny Littleton (11), right, brings the ball up the court against Arkansas at the women's Southeastern Conference tournament on Friday, March 4, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Staff Picks | Women’s basketball national championship

By The Pitt News Staff • March 15, 2022
As the women’s NCAA basketball tournament rapidly approaches, The Pitt News sports desk gives its predictions for who will be crowned as national champion.
Pitt senior guard Jayla Everett (20) at Thursday’s game against Boston College at the Petersen Events Center.

Jayla Everett dismissed from Pitt women’s basketball, program announces

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • February 21, 2022
Pitt women’s basketball will be without its leading scorer from the past two seasons as the Panthers wrap up their regular season, as head coach Lance White announced Sunday that the program dismissed senior guard Jayla Everett.
Lance White, Pitt women’s basketball head coach.

Column | Lance White’s substitutions leave Panthers unable to find rhythm

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
Pitt women’s basketball has shown tremendous growth throughout the season with its deep roster of capable players, who have made up an exceptional rebounding and defensive basketball team. But the Panthers haven’t been able to break new ground this season, once again finding themselves towards the bottom of the ACC.
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