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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

Grace McNally, Staff Writer

All content by Grace McNally
The West Virginia Mountaineer mascot charges onto the field ahead of the players before the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Morgantown Tales: Stories from previous Backyard Brawls

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
September 12, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson (20) plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 2025 preseason game.

Previewing the fall sports season for Pittsburgh sports

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
August 26, 2025
University of Pittsburgh students wave rally towels during the Backyard Brawl against WVU on Sept. 14, 2024

What to know before your first Pitt football game

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
August 11, 2025
Pitt swimmers race against Ohio State in Trees Hall Swimming Pool on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Pitt swim and dive prepares for ACC Swim & Dive Championships

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
February 16, 2025
Junior running back Desmond Reid (0) prepares to catch the ball at the Pitt football game against Virginia in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Times Pitt hooked up with another school: Top transfer athletes for the Panthers

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Chew with Robert “Rob” Zelmore at the 2024 Dirty Dozen.

Pittsburgh’s Dirty Dozen connects and challenges cyclists from all over the country

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
January 27, 2025
Pitt athletics faces highs, lows in weekend showing

Pitt athletics faces highs, lows in weekend showing

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
January 27, 2025
Pitt wrestling assistant coaches Lou Rosselli (left) and Luke Pletcher (right) observe the match against Lehigh in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Pitt athletics looks to the weekend, prepares to capitalize on winning chances

By Grace McNally and Joshua Prescott
January 23, 2025
‘The team behind the team’: Inside the ‘highly advantageous’ internship supporting Pitt Athletics

‘The team behind the team’: Inside the ‘highly advantageous’ internship supporting Pitt Athletics

By Ella Cool and Grace McNally
January 20, 2025
Pitt football runs onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi during the game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Point-Counterpoint | Should Pitt part ways with Pat Narduzzi?

By Ari Meyer and Grace McNally
January 13, 2025
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 12, 2025
Junior forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (15) shoots the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt sports look to hop back into the win column and start the season on high note this weekend

By Grace McNally and Aidan Kasner
December 5, 2024
Senior guard Brooklynn Miles (0) lunges for the hoop during the basketball game against Bucknell in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Pitt cross-country wraps up season, women’s basketball squeaks out win

By Ari Meyer and Grace McNally
November 17, 2024

Pitt sports gear up for big weekend ahead, major meets and rivalry matchups rearing Pitt’s way

By Grace McNally and Ella Cool
November 14, 2024
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
A Pitt swimmer swims freestyle during Saturday’s swimming and diving meet against Georgia Tech.

Pitt swim and dive hosts record-breaking meet

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Pitt swim makes a splash, crushing six pool records against Georgia Tech

Pitt swim makes a splash, crushing six pool records against Georgia Tech

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
November 2, 2024
Club Powerlifting at Pitt brings collaboration to an individual sport

Club Powerlifting at Pitt brings collaboration to an individual sport

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
Pitt men’s soccer prepares to defend a cover kick on Monday at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt sports prepare for a weekend with opportunities to right recent wrongs

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
Redshirt junior midfielder Maria Donahue (13) and sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Giandonato (1) charge for the ball at Pitt Play Day.

Pitt baseball, lacrosse and softball combine for a shaky weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
A Pitt swimmer races against Carnegie Mellon on Saturday.

Pitt Swimming & Diving takes its mark for the upcoming season

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
First-year pitcher Gwen Sparks (31) prepares to throw the ball at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday.

Pitt swim and dive, cross country and softball find success over the weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
A member of Pitt's swimming and diving team mid-stroke during a meet against Army in Trees Hall on Sept. 22, 2023.

Pitt athletics prepare for a weekend away

By Grace McNally and Matthew Scabilloni
October 3, 2024
Former quarterback Nick Patti at Pitt football practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

From kickoff to commission, former Pitt QB Nick Patti discusses his journey to the workforce

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
Pitt fans pose for a photo at a tailgate.

‘It was incredible’: Backyard Brawl recap from the stands

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024
Fifth-year midfielder Chloe Minas (15) waves a Pitt soccer flag in celebration of their win against Louisville on Saturday.

Volleyball, cross country, women’s soccer tally successful weekend and look forward to future battles

By Sara Meyer, Grace McNally, and Matthew Scabilloni
September 15, 2024
Members of the Ballroom Dance Club at Pitt pose for a picture.

Shall we dance?: Ballroom Dance Club at Pitt waltzes into 2024 competition season

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
September 15, 2024
Pitt women’s cross country in the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday, Aug. 30.

Volleyball, cross country and women’s soccer prepare for a weekend of competition and hopeful success.

By Grace McNally, Sara Meyer, and Matthew Scabilloni
September 12, 2024
Students in the Panther Pitt sing “Sweet Caroline” between the third and fourth quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday Aug. 31 at Acrisure Stadium.

‘West Virginia who?’: Students, players share expectations for the 2024 Backyard Brawl

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
Pitt Women’s Cross Country starts the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday.

‘It’s my second home’: Pitt cross-country hosts Panther Opener

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
September 3, 2024
People sit around a table with pitchers of drinks at Hemingway’s.

Best bars restaurants and foods in Pittsburgh to watch sports

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
August 25, 2024
The Pitt Men’s soccer team is gearing up for yet another compelling season under head coach Jay Vidovich.

Men’s soccer kicks it up a notch for the 2024 season

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
August 20, 2024
Students can spectate the pros such as the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium and the Pirates at PNC Park.

New student guide to Pittsburgh professional sporting events

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
August 6, 2024
Sophomore Devin Nugent at a practice on May 31, 2023 ahead of the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Texas.

Panthers succeed at NCAA track and field national championships

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
June 27, 2024
Pitt track and field athlete inducted into Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame

Pitt track and field athlete inducted into Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
June 13, 2024
Senior Lydia Bottelier competes during the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championship on March 7.

Track and field finds success at NCAA East Regional

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
June 4, 2024
First-year middle blocker Bianca Garibaldi (20) celebrates a point during the women’s volleyball game against Penn State on Sunday afternoon at the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt athletics faces up and down weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024
First-year third baseman Jordan George (10) high-fives junior pitcher Kyra Pittman (8) during Friday evening’s game against Louisville at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt athletics has an up-and-down weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
March 31, 2024
Pitt track athletes pose for a photo during the ACC Indoor Championships on Saturday afternoon.

Pitt track and field posts solid showing at ACC Indoor Championship

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Roc the Panther fires a T-shirt cannon during a game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 9.

Future of Pitt, Pittsburgh Brewing Company deal in negotiation

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
Sophomore Macy Hamilton (5) gets a base hit against Davis and Elkins on Oct. 15, 2023, at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt softball faces up and down weekend at LSU Invitational

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Jeremy Kohn looks to steal the Quadball during a match against Pitt on Saturday morning outside the Pitt Sports Dome.

Pitt Quadball Club brings inclusivity, wizardry to Oakland

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer
February 6, 2024
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