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NC State women's basketball player Elissa Cunane (33) blocks Pitt player Mary Dunn (15) from catching a rebound during the Pitt vs. NC State game on Friday night.

Pitt overpowered by No. 2 NC State in ACC opener

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer • December 10, 2021
Pitt women’s basketball entered Friday night’s home game against No. 2 NC State riding its best start since 2009. But a blowout loss proved that the Panthers — despite their improvements — are still a long way from competing with the elite.
Pitt junior guard Emy Hayford (4) dribbles the ball at a Nov. 17 game against Long Island University at the Petersen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt looks to build on hot start against No. 2 NC State Wolfpack on Friday

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • December 9, 2021
Pitt's start will be put to the test on Friday, as the Panthers tip off their conference schedule with a home game against No. 2 North Carolina State (8-1, 0-0 ACC). This will be the two teams’ only meeting in the regular season.
Emy Hayford (4) scores during the Pitt women’s basketball game against LIU on Nov. 17.

Pitt off to best start in 12 years after 67-51 win over Coppin State

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021
Led by a career night from junior forward Amber Brown, Pitt women’s basketball beat Coppin State 67-51 and improved to 8-2, the Panthers’ best 10-game start to a season since the 2009-10 season.
Pitt senior guard Jayla Everett (20) reaches to make a basket at Wednesday evening’s game against Rutgers University at the Petersen Events Center.

Panthers trounce Scarlet Knights, 58-50, in ACC-Big 10 Challenge

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer • December 2, 2021
After an unprecedented 5-2 start to their season, the Panthers took on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at the Petersen Events Center in the ACC-Big 10 Challenge Wednesday night. Head coach Lance White has stressed the importance of winning the close games they compete in, and Wednesday was a prime example of doing just that.
Long Island University first-year guard Tayra Eke (32) attempts to block Pitt sophomore guard Liatu King (2) from making a basket at Wednesday’s game against Long Island University at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt shoots the lights out from three, blows out LIU 92-41

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer • November 19, 2021
Pitt women’s basketball continued its early-season success at home Wednesday, blowing out the Long Island University Sharks, 92-41.
Pitt forward junior Amber Brown (5) pushes past Lafayette guard and forward senior Makaila Wilson (30) during Friday’s game against Lafayette College at the Petersen Events Center.

Women’s basketball off to 2-0 start after downing Radford, Lafayette

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer • November 15, 2021
Pitt women’s basketball started its season with an 82-63 win against Radford University at the Petersen Events Center. They followed this up with yet another home victory against Lafayette two days later, 72-63.
Pitt senior guard Jayla Everett (20) runs with the ball at Wednesday’s game against Radford University.

Photos: Women’s Basketball vs. Radford

By Hannah Wilson, Staff Photographer • November 12, 2021

The Pitt Panthers defeated Radford 82-63 on Wednesday's game at Petersen Events Center. A strong season opener, Pitt players scored high — with junior guard Emy Hayford (4) scoring a career high...

The Pitt women’s basketball team crowds around head coach Lance White during a game against Boston College last season.

Women’s basketball counting on continuity this season

By Will McGlynn, For The Pitt News • November 2, 2021
Pitt women’s basketball is back with a deeper, more experienced roster that is aiming to break through for a longer postseason run.
Pitt women’s basketball players Cynthia Ezeja (left) and Ismini Prapa (right) both hail from Athens, Greece.

Greek natives Prapa, Ezeja bring international experience to Pitt women’s basketball

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • November 2, 2021
The Mediterranean country also gave Pitt women’s basketball two players — redshirt sophomore forward Cynthia Ezeja (Σύνθια Εζέζα) and senior guard Ismini Prapa (Ισμήνη Πράπα).
Pitt women’s, men’s basketball announce 2021-22 conference schedules

Pitt women’s, men’s basketball announce 2021-22 conference schedules

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • September 16, 2021
The Atlantic Coast Conference released its 2021-22 basketball league schedules this week.
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