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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
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.
Pitt women’s lacrosse gears up for inaugural competitive season in 2022

Pitt women’s lacrosse gears up for inaugural competitive season in 2022

By Jessica McKenzie, For The Pitt News • April 13, 2021
The Pitt women’s lacrosse program will make its highly anticipated competitive season debut in spring 2022. Although the program is still in its infancy, the players have started forging strong relationships among themselves and the coaching staff.
Emily Boissonneault will coach Pitt's varsity women's lacrosse team when the program opens in 2021-22.

Lacrosse lands second transfer in program history

By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer • June 9, 2020
Pitt women’s lacrosse inches closer to filling out a complete roster with the addition of former Jacksonville University defender Brittney Villhauer.
Pitt’s inaugural lacrosse team has nine players lined up for the 2020 season.

Lacrosse recruits remain active despite quarantine

By Alex Lehmbeck, Senior Staff Writer • April 2, 2020
Although in-person schooling, practices and competitions have been placed on hold, Pitt's lacrosse recruits have continued to improve their games.
Emily Boissonneault will coach Pitt's varsity women's lacrosse team when the program opens in 2021-22.

Pitt chooses Emily Boissonneault as first women’s lacrosse coach

By Emily Wolfe, Sports Editor • June 29, 2019
Emily Boissonneault helped coach the JMU Dukes to winning the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Lacrosse Championship in 2018. Now she’s joining Pitt as the inaugural head coach for the university’s first-ever varsity women’s team.
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