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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Pitt women’s lacrosse players celebrate after a victory against Akron Monday night.

Column | Pitt lacrosse has met, exceeded expectations in inaugural season

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • March 30, 2022
Coming into its inaugural season, few had high expectations for Pitt’s lacrosse program. While the idea of a new team on campus was a fun and compelling concept, many expected the rest of the ACC to leave Pitt behind. That sentiment has since changed.
Pitt defense Brittney Villhauer (25) battles for the ball with an Akron women’s lacrosse player Monday night.

Pitt routs Akron, 18-6, on frigid evening at Highmark Stadium

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • March 29, 2022
Fresh off of a competitive loss to the No. 2 team in the nation, Pitt lacrosse was eager to land something other than a moral victory. They did just that against Akron on Monday, winning 18-6 amid frigid early spring temperatures.
Pitt junior attacker Carlie Leach (7) passes a Duquesne player during a game at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 26, 2021.

Pitt falls to reigning national champions Boston College, 19-12

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • March 26, 2022
Despite jumping out to an early lead, Pitt women’s lacrosse fell short to the defending national champions, No. 2 Boston College, losing 19-12 Saturday afternoon at Highmark Stadium.
Pitt women’s lacrosse player Kierin Ratliff-Kailborne faces off against Duquesne in February.

After standout club career, Ratliff-Kailbourne makes impact at varsity level

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • March 23, 2022
Despite drawing interest from some smaller schools, she settled on Pitt — a school that didn’t have a varsity lacrosse program at the time, but was a fit in all other regards.
Pitt senior midfielder Brittney Villhauer (25) and UNC junior midfielder Olivia Dirks (27) at Thursday’s game at Highmark Stadium.

Pitt women’s lacrosse falls to reigning ACC Champions, 15-5, in first conference game

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • February 24, 2022
The No. 2 Tar Heels (4-0 overall, 1-0 ACC) — a perennial championship contender in both the ACC and nationally — rolled over fresh-faced Pitt (3-1 overall, 0-1 ACC) in a 15-5 win for the visitors at Highmark Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
Pitt lacrosse players Dylana Williams (51) and Talia Zuco (19) fight for the ball during the team’s September playday against Duquesne at Highmark Stadium.

Pitt women’s lacrosse looks to make statement in inaugural season

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • January 11, 2022
With the spring season looming, Pitt’s youngest varsity team is preparing for its inaugural season. Panthers women’s lacrosse is aiming for early success in one of the deepest conferences in the NCAA.
Highmark Stadium, the new home of Pitt women’s lacrosse, provides the crowd with a great view of Pittsburgh’s downtown, as well as a large bar and a variety of dining options.

Highmark Stadium welcomes Pitt fans as temporary women’s lacrosse home

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • September 28, 2021
Pitt women’s lacrosse has a temporary home at Highmark Stadium. At Sunday’s playday, Pitt fans got a first look at the newest Panther sports venue and all the amenities it offers.
First year midfielder Talia Zuco (19) and Dylana Williams (51). Pitt women's lacrosse broke into its new venue at Highmark Stadium on Sunday morning with its first-ever playday against the Duquesne Dukes.

Lacrosse opens fall slate with playday vs. Duquesne

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • September 27, 2021
Panthers lacrosse was up bright and early on Sunday morning for their first interscholastic competition in program history, a playday against crosstown rival Duquesne.
Highmark Stadium will be the home of Pitt women’s lacrosse for its inaugural 2022 season. Pictured is the Panthers lacrosse team’s first practice on Aug. 30.

Pitt women’s lacrosse finds new home for inaugural 2022 season

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer • September 13, 2021
Pitt women’s lacrosse announced Monday afternoon that it will call Highmark Stadium on Pittsburgh's South Side home for their inaugural 2022 season.
Pitt women’s lacrosse practices at the Sports Dome last Monday in the morning. When the team takes the field in spring 2022, it will be their first year as a varsity squad.

Pitt women’s lacrosse looks to make ACC splash ahead of inaugural season

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer • September 7, 2021
Pitt women’s lacrosse will take the field for the first time in spring 2022. It’s also the first time since 1997 that Pitt Athletics has a new varsity team.
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