The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Sophomore gatekeeper Molly Cain (54) during the game against Duquesne at Highmark Stadium on Sunday.

Photos: Pitt women’s lacrosse vs Duquesne

By Nate Yonamine, Senior Staff Photographer • October 9, 2023

Members of the Pitt women’s lacrosse team celebrate after a goal against Canisius on Tuesday, February 28.

Column | Pitt Women’s Lacrosse aims to upset national champions UNC amidst sophomore season slump

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer • April 7, 2023
After an exciting inaugural season, Pitt lacrosse is now fully experiencing growing pains as a young program. Prior to their matchup against No. 5 UNC, Staff Writer Alex Porter argues that fans should remain patient and continue looking towards the future.
Pitt lacrosse players on the sidelines of their game against Duquesne on Feb. 11.

From preschool to Pitt — lifelong friends Amelia Haywood and Lilly Comello share remarkable lacrosse journey

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • February 16, 2023
First-year Pitt lacrosse players Amelia Haywood and Lilly Comello are no strangers to each other — they’ve gone to school together since they were three, and 15 years later are the first two official walk-on players in program history.
Pitt women’s lacrosse players celebrate a goal during Pitt’s opening season game at Duquesne on Saturday.

Pitt lacrosse knocks off Duquesne in season opener for second straight year

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • February 13, 2023
For the second consecutive season, Pitt lacrosse starts their season on a high note, knocking off cross-town rival Duquesne 16-10 thanks to an impressive first half offensive performance.
Pitt women’s lacrosse players celebrate after a victory against Akron Monday night.

Three new captains set to guide Pitt lacrosse into unpredictable sophomore season

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • February 10, 2023
After a successful inaugural season, Pitt lacrosse enters their season without 13 of the key seniors that developed the program last year. With an unpredictable outlook ahead of them, the team’s three new captains look to guide the budding program in 2023.
Pitt women’s lacrosse team prepares to play Duquesne at Highmark Stadium in September 2021.

Preview | Pitt women’s lacrosse set to improve in second-ever season

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer • January 26, 2023
Pitt women’s lacrosse is on the come up in 2023, following their first-ever season last year. Staff Writer Mason Carter breaks down the Panthers’ outlook in 2023.
Pitt junior Madigan Lublin (2) runs after a Duquesne player during Sunday’s game at Rooney Field.

‘Strong foundations’ and ‘high expectations’ for Pitt lacrosse heading into second season

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • October 16, 2022
Pitt women’s lacrosse took on Duquesne, Youngstown State and Akron in its third fall playday of the season. The Panthers have high expectations and are looking to build off of their inaugural season.
Pitt graduate student Therese Pitman (6).

Former Panther Therese Pitman aims to help college athletes in new role with NCAA

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • August 10, 2022
After five years of playing college lacrosse, Pitt defender Therese Pitman brings just that to her new internship with the NCAA. With a firsthand understanding of the student-athlete experience, Pitman looks to shine a light on issues plaguing student-athletes across the country.
Senior midfielder Peyton Reed (16) faces off a player from Akron during a Pitt women’s lacrosse game in March.

‘I see Pitt thriving’: Lacrosse seniors, grad students set bar for future teams

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • April 20, 2022
During their only season as Panthers, 14 Pitt lacrosse seniors and grad students have laid the groundwork for future teams, establishing a culture of hard work and dedication within the program that is consistent with Pittsburgh’s blue-collar mentality.
Pitt first-year attacker Sydney Naylor is chased by Duquesne lacrosse players.

Strong start for Pitt lacrosse fizzles out, fall to No. 4 Syracuse 18-6

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • April 2, 2022
Pitt lacrosse (6-7, 0-6 ACC) traveled to New York and lost Saturday to No. 4 Syracuse (10-2, 5-0 ACC) in the Carrier Dome.
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