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The Pitt News

Pitt men’s soccer prepares to defend a cover kick on Monday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt sports prepare for a weekend with opportunities to right recent wrongs

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Cross country This weekend, the Panthers travel to Madison, Wisconsin, to compete in the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals at the Zimmer Championship Course. Pre-nationals are held as a forerunner for the 2024...

Pitt women’s lacrosse at Pitt Play Day on Sunday.

Pitt spring sports prepare for fall exhibitions

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Lacrosse  This upcoming Saturday, Pitt lacrosse heads down to Virginia to participate in a play day at James Madison University. This play day will serve as an opportunity for multiple schools to come...

More than an SID: Joe Lassi's role in shaping Pitt lacrosse

More than an SID: Joe Lassi’s role in shaping Pitt lacrosse

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer September 29, 2024

As the sports information director for the women’s lacrosse team, Joe Lassi plays a strong role in shaping the program's identity. Primarily, he makes sure that the athletes feel seen, heard and supported.  Lassi...

Junior attacker Ava Washington (0) strategizes her next move at the women’s lacrosse game versus UNC at Highmark Stadium on Saturday.

Photos: Women’s lacrosse falls to UNC 16-9

By Liam Sullivan, Staff Photographer April 16, 2024

Pitt women’s lacrosse lost to UNC 16-9 on Saturday afternoon at Highmark Stadium.

Pitt women’s lacrosse sticks lie on the ground during a game against Notre Dame in 2023.

Pitt women’s club lacrosse utilizes large team, chemistry to national competition

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

In The Pitt News “Best Of” survey, women’s club lacrosse secured the title of best club sport. Between taking home several club national championships and traveling across the country for tournaments...

Senior midfielder Maureen McNierney (22) chases after a Louisville player during Saturday afternoon’s game at Highmark Stadium.

Photos: Lacrosse falls to Louisville 11-19

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor March 4, 2024

Pitt women’s lacrosse falls to the Louisville Cardinals 11-19 during Saturday afternoon’s game at Highmark Stadium.

Junior defender Natalie Voorhees (18) runs with the ball during Monday afternoon’s game against Detroit Mercy at Highmark Stadium.

Photos: Women’s lacrosse win 17-6 against Detroit Mercy

By Liam Sullivan, Staff Photographer February 27, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Detroit Mercy Titans 17-6 on Monday afternoon at Highmark Stadium. The game highlights included two hat tricks from juniors Jenna Hendrickson (36) and Ava Washington (0).

Sophomore midfielder Ava Sumwalt (30) and senior midfielder Emily Coughlin (4) a Boston College player at Highmark Stadium Saturday morning.

Pitt lacrosse falls to No. 1 Boston College 19-3

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Pitt lacrosse (1-3, ACC 0-1) hosted No. 1 Boston College (5-0, ACC 1-0) on Saturday afternoon. Both teams were playing their first ACC game of the season. Despite a strong defensive effort from Pitt, the...

Pitt women’s lacrosse players huddle up during a game against Duke at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Pitt women’s lacrosse falls to cross-state rival Penn State

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Pitt women’s lacrosse (1-2, ACC 0-0) took on No. 22 Penn State Tuesday afternoon for a highly anticipated Keystone State battle. The Nittany Lions ultimately came away with a 13-5 win over the Panthers....

Graduate student defender Brittney Villhauer (25) yells during Pitt women’s lacrosse’s game against Duke at Highmark Stadium on March 26, 2023.

Pitt lacrosse falls to Arizona State 18-11

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer February 18, 2024

Pitt lacrosse (1-1, 0-0 ACC) traveled to Tempe, Arizona (3-0, 0-0 PAC) to take on the Sun Devils in their second game of the season. The Panthers lost to the Sun Devils with a final score of 18-11. Arizona...

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