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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Ari Meyer, Staff Writer

All content by Ari Meyer
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the 12th tee during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga.

A new chapter in Augusta awaits

By Sean McQuillan and Ari Meyer
April 8, 2025
Robert Morris guard Kam Woods (8) shoots between teammate Amarion Dickerson, left, and Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) in the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland.

Four realistic transfers for Pitt men’s basketball

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
April 4, 2025
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.

Satire | Environmental mascots miss the mark

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
April 3, 2025
Sophomore guard Jaland Lowe (15) celebrates his first basket of the game during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Column | Ari’s aura picks: Fielding the March Madness bracket based on vibes

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
March 18, 2025
Pitt softball cheers at the softball game against RMU in Vartabedian Field on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2024.

Weekend Preview | Spring sports schedule ramps up

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates beside teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets on Oct. 2, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Steelers Should Re-Sign Kenny Pickett

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic speaks during an introductory NBA basketball press conference Tuesday, Feb. 4, in El Segundo, Calif.

Old faces in new places: TPN talks NBA trade deadline

By Aidan Kasner, Matthew Scabilloni, and Ari Meyer
February 12, 2025
Pigeons crowd the field during the Pitt football game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Unfortunate times Pitt sports couldn’t wrap it up

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) smiles after the team scores against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, in Washington.

Point-Counterpoint | Does Bronny James belong in the NBA?

By Ava Nicholas and Ari Meyer
February 4, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, in Salt Lake City.

NBA players are making noise on and off the court

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
Pitt football strategizes at the game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt football recruiting update

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
January 21, 2025
First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) drives past a defender during Pitt men’s basketball against Florida State in the Petersen Events Center on March 5, 2024.

Men’s basketball takes on Florida State in a midweek tussle

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
January 15, 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
Sophomore Guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt basketball struggles against Mississippi State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
Pitt team manager KJ Marshall attempts a layup during the Pitt manager’s game against the West Virginia managers on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, on the Pitt basketball practice court.

‘It means a lot’: Pitt men’s basketball managers face off against West Virginia counterparts

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
November 18, 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 18, 2024
Sophomore linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) signals to the crowd after a play at the Pitt football game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt defensive standouts went Bear hunting against Cal

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
Pitt women’s lacrosse at Pitt Play Day on Sunday.

Pitt spring sports prepare for fall exhibitions

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Pitt men’s soccer celebrates after a goal during a game at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt men’s and women’s soccer weekend recap

By Ari Meyer, Sara Meyer
September 29, 2024
Senior midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday.

Pitt men’s soccer earns No. 1 ranking, makes history for athletic program

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
The Pitt men’s soccer team celebrates after a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, Sept. 12.

Top-ranked Pitt programs prepare for weekend of competition

By Ari Meyer and Matthew Scabilloni
September 20, 2024
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.

Off the field comparison of Pitt and that other school 75 miles away

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 13, 2024
The Pitt men’s soccer team interacts with the student section.

Men’s soccer ready to kick-it against the Cardinals

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 13, 2024
Sports analyst Pat McAfee watches an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Indianapolis.

Column | I am not a fan of Pat McAfee

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
Heather Lyke, Former Athletic Director

Pitt’s Athletic Director Heather Lyke suddenly fired

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
Pitt Panthers celebrate after scoring a goal during a match at the Petersen Sports Complex.

There is no real need to worry about Pitt men’s soccer

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 5, 2024
Column | First hand experience of a city minutes after winning a championship

Column | First hand experience of a city minutes after winning a championship

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
June 27, 2024
The Pitt Women’s Soccer team celebrates on Sept. 24, 2023 during a match against Notre Dame on September 24, 2023.

Pitt athletics gets ready for a busy weekend filled with opportunity, rivalry and action

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
A Pitt player runs to third base during Sunday’s game against Georgia Tech at the Charles L. Cost Field.

Pitt baseball hopes to turn season around against Kent State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
Fifth-year attacker Camdyn O'Donnell (20) and junior midfielder Talia Zuco (19) celebrate during a lacrosse game against Louisville at Highmark Stadium on March 2.

Pitt athletics enters final stretch of spring sports over weekend

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
April 7, 2024
Sophomore defender Jackson Gilman (2) dribbles the ball against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Highmark Stadium on Feb. 24.

Pitt athletics finish March with a full weekend

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024
Sophomore infielder Jake Kendro (4) hits the ball during Sunday’s game against UVA at Cost Field.

Pitt baseball heads east to take on Penn State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Senior forward Liatu King (2) goes for a layup during Thursday's game against Duke in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball season recap

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
Pitt's football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi walk out for the first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Sept. 2, 2023.

Column | Don’t panic about Pitt football

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
February 22, 2024
A right-handed pitcher throws the ball during the Blue/Gold Fall World Series at the Charles L. Cost Field on Oct. 27, 2023.

Takeaways | Pitt baseball sweeps Maine in season opener

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
Sophomore guard Aislin Malcolm (20) looks for an opening during Sunday afternoon’s game against NC State in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to NC State in blowout loss

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) screams after hitting a 3-pointer during this Sunday afternoon's game against Clemson in the Petesen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball falls to Clemson 79-70 for its second consecutive loss

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
December 3, 2023
First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles during Tuesday night’s game against Missouri in the Petersen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt men’s basketball kicks off ACC play against Clemson

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Pitt players celebrate from the bench during the game against Jacksonville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 17.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball goes 1-1 at NIT Season Tip-Off

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
A play during the match against JMU at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Thursday night.

Pitt men’s soccer falls to James Madison 3-2 in NCAA Tournament first round

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
First-year linebacker Jordan Bass (20) celebrates after a play during the game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Preview | Panthers’ offense needs to take shots, win the turnover battle to beat Boston College on senior day

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Junior Forward Rapuluchi Ayodele (15) high fives teammates while being introduced before Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball dominates Point Park in exhibition game 117-49

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Wake Forest wide receiver Jahmal Banks (80) catches a pass against Pittsburgh defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Takeaways | Pitt football found its quarterback, inconsistent rules sided against the Panthers

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
Pittsburgh Riverhounds' Jesse Williams and Miami FC's Joaquin Rivas (17) go after the ball during a USL soccer match Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Pittsburgh.

Column | Respect the Riverhounds

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
Junior forward Blake Hinson (2) sits on the ground after making a three-pointer against Boston College as the rest of the team celebrates on Feb. 14.

Feature | Pitt men’s basketball prepares to repeat their success from last season

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
Sophomore tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) hurdles over a Virginia Tech player at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 8, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football looks to rebound against Virginia Tech

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Pitt football’s poor pass defense, stagnant offense cost it the North Carolina game

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 24, 2023
Pittsburgh wide receiver Jared Wayne (5), left, hauls in a long pass against North Carolina defensive back Storm Duck (3) to set up a touchdown during a game in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football looks to get back on track vs. No. 17 North Carolina

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
Junior Mackenzie Evers heads the soccer ball during the spring game against West Virginia on Wednesday, April 5.

Takeaways | Pitt women’s soccer off to a good start

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Woodburn Hall on West Virginia University downtown campus is shown April, 24, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va.

West Virginia student newspaper breaks down the Mountaineers ahead of Backyard Brawl

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
Notre Dame's Cormac Ryan (5) drives past High Point's Zack Austin (55) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind.

Column | Most entertaining players to watch at Pitt this semester

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz hits a solo home run during a game against the Washington Nationals in June at Nationals Park in Washington.

Column | Pirates need to earn more strikeouts and improve hitting

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Sophomore Tommy Tavarez runs to first base during Wednesday’s game against West Virginia at PNC Park.

Preview | Pitt baseball hopes to do the impossible against No. 2 Wake Forest

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
Graduate student infielder Sky Duff (3) hits the ball during a Pitt baseball game against Notre Dame on April 8.

Pitt baseball demonstrates ability to win in ACC play following series against No. 7 Virginia

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
Graduate defender Hailey Davidson (11) kicks the ball at the Pitt women’s soccer game against UMass on Aug. 25 at Ambrose Urbanic Field.

Pitt women’s soccer wins fourth consecutive city game against Duquesne thanks to strong defense

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
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