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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The Pitt womens basketball team lost 74-55 to the Virginia Tech Hokies Thursday night at the Petersen Events Center, now falling to 2-5 in the ACC and 4-6 overall.

Poor shooting, costly turnovers doom Pitt women’s basketball against Virginia Tech

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer February 5, 2021
Turnovers, poor shooting and a lack of discipline plagued the Pitt women’s basketball team in a lopsided defeat to Virginia Tech on Thursday night.
The Pitt womens basketball team lost 72-68 against the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday night inside the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball blows 23-point first quarter lead to Miami in return to action

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer January 22, 2021
Miami snatched a victory from the jaws of defeat against Pitt women’s basketball on Thursday night, overcoming a 23-point first quarter deficit to defeat Pitt 72-68.
Pitt paused all team activities in accordance with the ACC’s coronavirus protocols and will not play again until at least Jan. 21.

Pitt women’s basketball makes strides, faces challenges during pandemic season

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer January 18, 2021
Despite the debate on whether college athletes should play this winter, and several programs either postponing or cancelling their seasons, the Pitt women’s basketball team has already completed its rather short nonconference schedule and begun ACC play. The team has steadied itself into a 3-3 record.
The Pitt men’s basketball team returned to the Petersen Events Center Wednesday for their first official practice of the 2020 season.

Pitt men’s and women’s basketball postpone games for COVID protocols

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor December 31, 2020
Both the Pitt men’s and women’s basketball programs postponed games due to COVID-19 protocols on Thursday.
The ACC announced the 2020-21 women’s basketball schedule on Wednesday, where Pitt will play 20 games amongst three regions.

ACC announces 2020-21 women’s basketball schedule

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor November 11, 2020
The ACC announced the 2020-21 women’s basketball schedule on Wednesday, where Pitt will play 20 games amongst three regions. Pitt’s division features three of the conference’s four top-25 ranked teams.
Canadian striker Chantelle Parker joins the 2020 Pitt women’s soccer team.

First-year Panthers to get to know

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor July 23, 2020
Get to know some of the stars of the class of 2024 before you join them in Pittsburgh.
Lance White, Pitt women’s basketball head coach, is rebuilding his young basketball team as he recruits players from across the globe.

White beginning to lay the base for women’s basketball revival

By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer May 27, 2020
With first-years making up four of the five starting spots by the end of the year, head coach Lance White maintained confidence that his young squad could build a strong program. A highly touted 2020 recruiting class, along with two pivotal transfers, could see the Panthers climb the ACC ranks fast.
Kyla Nelson announced that she will be transferring out of Pitt on Twitter around 6 p.m. Thursday night.

Kyla Nelson to transfer from Pitt

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer April 3, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball will be short one of its veteran players next season, as junior guard Kyla Nelson announced Thursday she will transfer from the program.
The ACC announced the 2020-21 women’s basketball schedule on Wednesday, where Pitt will play 20 games amongst three regions.

Women’s basketball beginning to build on program lows

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer March 16, 2020
Pitt women’s basketball’s 2019-20 season was one of the worst in program history. But despite the lows, the Panthers have plenty to build on as they enter an offseason lengthened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
First-year guard Dayshanette Harris (1) scored 21 points during Pitt’s 68-58 loss to Georgia Tech in the second round of the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament.

GT ends Pitt’s tournament run in second round, 68-58

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer March 6, 2020
After a shocking upset victory over Notre Dame in the first round of the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament, Pitt's postseason run came to an end with a loss to Georgia Tech Thursday.
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