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The Pitt News

Redshirt first-year Shadarian Harrison (21) interferes with a pass to Syracuse at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

From Backyard Brawls to historic comebacks: A look at some of Pitt’s best performances over the past year

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Pitt athletics had an up-and-down year, but throughout 2024, each team gave fans great moments. Every team had high points throughout the past year, but what was the best performance out of each fall and...

Pitt and Lehigh wrestle in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

Pitt Athletics finds success during action-packed weekend

By Thomas Simione and Alex Porter February 24, 2025

Baseball Pitt baseball (5-1, ACC 0-0) continued its strong start to the season by securing the series win against Monmouth (3-5, CAA 0-0). The Panthers dominated in back-to-back wins to open the...

Sophomore outfielder Ahmari Braden (13) catches a flyball during Pitt softball’s game against Kent State on Sunday at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt athletics gears up for another busy weekend

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

Pitt softball and lacrosse open their seasons this weekend, while Pitt wrestling looks to continue its winning streak. Gymnastics and women’s basketball look to snap their losing streaks. Softball The...

Pitt women’s basketball celebrates a three-point shot during the game against SMU in the Petersen Events Center on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Pitt athletics finds success in the New Year

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

Aside from Pitt men’s basketball, Pitt athletics had a fantastic weekend on the mat and court. Women’s basketball made history, wrestling continued to dominate and gymnastics had a strong start to...

A referee holds up the hand of a victorious Pitt wrestler during the match against Lehigh in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Winter sports in full swing with upcoming matchups for Pitt swim & dive, wrestling and gymnastics

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

After finishing up the first week of classes, Pitt student-athletes take to the pool and the mat for competition throughout the weekend. Swimming & diving The Panthers will host their second...

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 22, 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 25, 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.

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