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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

A Pitt women’s basketball team player drives toward the hoop during their game against Canisius at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Pitt’s winter sports well underway and preparing for holiday break contests

By Sara Meyer, Grace McNally November 21, 2024

Wrestling Pitt wrestling (1-0, ACC 0-0) is in full swing and hosts Lehigh this Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Fitzgerald Field House. Several Panthers have already taken home hardware this season, including...

A referee holds up the hand of a Pitt wrestler at the match in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 3.

No. 23 Pitt wrestling and cross-country find success over the weekend

By Grace McNally and Zane Ingram November 4, 2024

Pitt XC posts strong showing at ACC Championships Pitt cross-country traveled to Cary, North Carolina, to compete in the ACC Championships this weekend. The women’s team completed a 6k and the men’s...

Pitt women’s cross-country in the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday, Aug. 30.

Pitt programs prepare for ACC championships while other look to finish and start strong

By Sara Meyer and Patrick Diana November 1, 2024

Cross-country set to face ACC Championship meet The Panthers closed their regular season last weekend at their last meet in Madison, Wisconsin. The women placed No. 12 out of 29 teams in the 6k with...

Redshirt senior Cole Matthews grapples during a match against the NC State Wolfpack at the Fitzgerald Field House on Jan. 26.

Pitt wrestling fails to live up to potential at NCAA championship

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor March 24, 2024

Pitt wrestling experienced the highest of highs last season. While they made it look ugly at times, the Panthers battled throughout their dual schedule and ultimately clinched their second ACC regular...

A Pitt wrestler pins their opponent during Friday evening’s meet against Virginia in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt wrestling dominates Virginia 35-7

By Hannah Levine, Staff Photographer February 26, 2024

Pitt wrestling closes out senior night and the regular season with a win against Virginia 35-7 on Friday night in the Fitzgerald Field House.

A Pitt wrestler competes during Thursday evening’s meet against Rider in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Wrestling beats Rider 29-9

By Kaylee Uribe, Senior Staff Photographer February 26, 2024

Pitt wrestling wins against Rider 29-9 on Thursday evening in the Fitzgerald Field House.

A Pitt wrestler fights for hand control during Friday evening’s match against Virginia Tech in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt Wrestling loses to Virginia Tech 12-26

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor February 18, 2024

Pitt Wrestling falls to No. 13 Virginia Tech on Friday night in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Redshirt senior Holden Heller competes during Friday's wrestling meet against NC State in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt wrestling’s Heller brothers continue their storied wrestling careers together

By Jenna Paler, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Redshirt seniors Holden and Reece Heller joined the Pitt wrestling team in 2022 after transferring from Hofstra. This dynamic duo took on wrestling from their father, Mark, as he shared his love for NCAA...

A Pitt wrestler is thrown to the mat during Friday evening’s match against the NC State Wolfpack at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt Wrestling defeated by NC State

By Alex Jurkuta, Staff Photographer January 28, 2024

The Pitt Panthers lose 6-31 to the NC State Wolfpack on Friday night.

A Pitt wrestler is declared the winner of their match during Friday's wrestling meet against NC State in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt wrestling loses to No. 8 NC State in their ACC dual opener

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2024

After two consecutive home losses to top-25 ranked teams, Pitt wrestling looked to finally defend the Fitzgerald Field House and beat No. 8 NC State in their ACC dual opener. The Panthers and the Wolfpack...

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