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Column | Finally, I can be a fan again

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023

Kellen Petrone: Unfinished volleyball business in Pittsburgh

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
April 7, 2023

Pitt volleyball impresses against Ohio State, showcases depth without new additions

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
April 2, 2023

Pitt basketball’s NCAA tournament run ends in second round with 84-73 loss

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
March 19, 2023

‘It’s just surreal’: Oakland Zoo leaders travel to Greensboro, reflect on Pitt basketball’s tournament run

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
March 19, 2023

Pitt captures first NCAA Tournament round of 64 win since 2014, outpaces Iowa State 59-41

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023

Pitt students embrace excitement, unpredictability of team’s first NCAA tournament in seven years

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
March 14, 2023

Men’s basketball takeaways | March has created uncertainty for Panthers

By Richie Smiechowski and Frankie Richetti
March 11, 2023

Panthers outmatched by Duke in ACC quarterfinals, lose 96-69

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
March 9, 2023

Point-Counterpoint | Kick back, relax and watch Pitt at your local bar or restaurant

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023

From preschool to Pitt — lifelong friends Amelia Haywood and Lilly Comello share remarkable lacrosse journey

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
February 16, 2023

Pitt lacrosse knocks off Duquesne in season opener for second straight year

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
February 13, 2023

Three new captains set to guide Pitt lacrosse into unpredictable sophomore season

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
February 10, 2023

Column | Pitt volleyball lands No. 8 in 2023 recruiting class, must revamp at middle blocker

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
January 24, 2023

Pitt athletics tied with Penn State for sixth in 2022-23 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
January 12, 2023

Players to watch for during Pitt’s 2023 spring sports calendar

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
January 11, 2023

Winter sports recap: Men’s basketball, wrestling off to strong starts

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
January 9, 2023

Men’s basketball takeaways: There’s reason for optimism in Oakland

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
January 9, 2023

Patti, special teams lead Pitt to 37-35 Sun Bowl victory against No. 18 UCLA

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
December 30, 2022

Slow starts doom No. 2 Pitt in Final Four, drop to No. 1 Louisville in five sets

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
December 16, 2022

Preview | Pitt vs. Louisville in the battle for both national and ACC supremacy

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
December 15, 2022

‘We just found a way’: Pitt volleyball upsets No. 1 Wisconsin to advance to second consecutive Final Four

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2022

Panthers overpower Florida in four sets, advance to third consecutive regional final

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2022

Pitt basketball’s Dior Johnson pleads guilty to two misdemeanors, remains suspended by team

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2022

Pitt football to play in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against No. 18 UCLA

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2022

No. 2 Pitt sweeps No. 7 BYU in record-breaking fashion, advances to third consecutive Sweet 16

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2022

No. 2 Panthers overpower Colgate, cruise to first round sweep in NCAA tournament

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2022

Pitt volleyball earns No. 2 seed for NCAA tourney, will host Colgate in first round

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
November 27, 2022

Column | Outlining the chaotic home stretch of the 2022 NCAA volleyball regular season

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2022

Pitt junior defensive end Dayon Hayes arrested, charged with simple assault

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2022

No. 7 Pitt volleyball sweeps weekend, extends winning streak to 17

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2022

Fairbanks, Buzzerio headline Golden State influence on Pitt volleyball

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2022

Pitt volleyball moves up one spot to No. 7 in AVCA coaches ranking

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2022

Panthers win five-set instant classic, dealing Louisville first ACC loss in two years

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2022

Preview | Pitt and Louisville set for most important matchup in ACC volleyball history

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2022

Behind talented additions, Pitt men’s basketball has potential to end NCAA tournament drought

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2022

Pitt drops out of AP, coaches polls after upset loss to Georgia Tech

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2022

Pitt volleyball off to hot start in ACC play, beats UNC and NC State

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2022

Panthers hold at No. 24 in AP poll

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2022

Pitt volleyball takes two of three games at Panther Invitational, drops last game to upstart Towson

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2022

Pitt stays at No. 17 in AP poll following week one

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
September 6, 2022

‘10,000 passes’: Preparation, an accurate arm key in Kedon Slovis winning starting quarterback position over Nick Patti

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2022

Meet the editors: Sports

By Dalton Coppola and Richie Smiechowski
August 29, 2022

‘To finish first, first you must finish’: Panther Racing pushes limits of performance, reliability

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2022

Narduzzi breaks silence on quarterback battle, names Kedon Slovis starter against West Virginia

By Dalton Coppola and Richie Smiechowski
August 24, 2022

‘En Sabah Nur’: Pitt men’s ultimate frisbee and its continued national success

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
August 8, 2022

Fisher, Fairbanks lead USA Women’s U21 Volleyball to gold at Pan American Cup

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
June 14, 2022

Column | Volleyball deserves a national spotlight

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
June 1, 2022

Column | Recent additions put Pitt men’s basketball into ‘win now’ mode

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
May 24, 2022

‘I see Pitt thriving’: Lacrosse seniors, grad students set bar for future teams

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
April 20, 2022

Ashley Martin: Unafraid to do theater

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
April 18, 2022

Column | Pitt volleyball showcases depth in scrimmage, will have competition at outside hitter

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
April 5, 2022

Pitt swim and dive concludes season at NCAA Championships in Atlanta

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
March 30, 2022

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

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
March 26, 2022

Pickett sharp, Mathis turns heads at Pitt’s 2022 Pro Day

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
March 21, 2022

Women’s basketball, White need to make strong starts sustainable

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
March 17, 2022

Column | Regardless of lockout outcome, MLB owners and Manfred are tarnishing the game

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
March 2, 2022

‘Relentless’: Felix Wolter pushes toward goal of competing in 2024 Olympic Games

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
February 18, 2022

Pitt lacrosse starts inaugural season with overtime thriller, takes down Duquesne 9-8

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
February 11, 2022

Pitt women’s lacrosse makes last preparations for first game

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
February 8, 2022

Point-Counterpoint | Coin flips shouldn’t decide high-stakes NFL playoff games

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
February 1, 2022

‘Excited to compete’: Transfer Julianna Dalton looks to help Pitt volleyball sustain success

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer
January 25, 2022

Swimming and diving international athletes embrace challenges of competing in America

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022

Pitt’s National Championship bid ends with loss to Nebraska in Final Four

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
December 17, 2021

Pitt defeats No. 6 Purdue, advances to first Final Four in program history

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
December 11, 2021

No. 3 Panthers sweep Jayhawks, advance to second consecutive Elite Eight

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021

No. 3 Pitt defeats Keystone State rival Penn State 3-1 in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
December 5, 2021

No. 3 Pitt volleyball sweeps UMBC, will play Penn State in second round rivalry game

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021

Pitt students camp outside WPU for ACC Championship Game tickets

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021

Pitt volleyball earns No. 3 national seed in NCAA Tournament, will host first two rounds

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
November 29, 2021

Slow start dooms No. 3 Pitt volleyball in marquee match with No. 1 Louisville

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
November 24, 2021

Preview | Pitt volleyball’s roadmap to hosting an NCAA regional

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021

Pitt Volleyball sweeps weekend doubleheader

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021

Panthers volleyball narrowly edged by Cardinals in top-five battle

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
October 24, 2021

Super-senior transfers make instant impact for Pitt volleyball

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
October 13, 2021

No. 2 Pitt volleyball falls to No. 18 Georgia Tech for first defeat of the season

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
October 11, 2021

Panthers cruise against UVA, extend winning streak to 13

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021

Pitt volleyball begins ACC with wins against UNC and NC State

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
September 27, 2021

Team Foster’s Ruff Ride: 24-Hour Spin Relay holds inaugural Pittsburgh event

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
September 27, 2021

Kayla Lund looks to finish historic Pitt volleyball career on top

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
September 21, 2021

Panthers continue undefeated streak at Comfort Inn-vitational

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
September 19, 2021

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

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
September 13, 2021

Panthers stay undefeated with commanding 3-1 victory against No. 12 BYU

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
September 13, 2021

Pitt fans revel in return to Heinz Field

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
September 7, 2021

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

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer
September 7, 2021

‘We Not Me’: Pitt football embraces selfless 2021 mantra

By Richie Smiechowski, For The Pitt News
August 31, 2021

Introducing Pitt athletics’ biggest faces

By Richie Smiechowski, For The Pitt News
August 24, 2021

Pitt track and field father-son coaching duo look to build upon award-winning season

By Richie Smiechowski, For The Pitt News
August 18, 2021