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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

Ben Pisano, Staff Writer

All content by Ben Pisano
Pitt's football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi run onto the field for the first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Preview | Struggling Pitt football prepares for a matchup against juggernaut No. 4 Florida State

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
Redshirt Senior M.J. Devonshire (12) and Junior Phillip O'Brien Jr. (5) celebrate in front of the Panther Pit during Saturday night's game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football pulls off an upset, defeats No. 14 Louisville 38-21

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
October 15, 2023
Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football looking for a spark against No. 14 Louisville

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
October 11, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell (26) rumbles for a first down against the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 22, 2017, at Heinz Field.

Column | 49ers vs Steelers: A tale of two offenses

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Junior Wide Receiver Konata Mumpfield (9) comes down with a catch during Saturday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Pitt football’s offense looked unprepared in the River City Rivalry revival

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Takeaways | The Panthers are 1-0 and that’s all that matters

Takeaways | The Panthers are 1-0 and that’s all that matters

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Column | Winners and Losers of the 2023 NFL Draft

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Taekwondo at the 2020 Summer Olympics on July 24, 2021.

Pitt Junior Cassius King has Olympic aspirations in Taekwondo

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Pitt senior outfielder Bailey Drapola (24) prepares to bat during a softball game vs. St. Francis on April 6, 2022.

Softball remains winless in ACC play after dropping three games to Louisville

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
Panthers on Politics | Why we need ‘Black joy’ during Black History Month

Panthers on Politics | Why we need ‘Black joy’ during Black History Month

By Ben Pisano and Sinead McDevitt
February 26, 2023
The Royal Girls majorette group in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt’s new majorette team shares Black culture through dance

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Troy Aikman stands on the field before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati.

The four most unnecessarily horny sports announcer moments

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Pitt scores during the men’s basketball game against West Virginia on Nov. 11, 2022.

Reloading and rebooting: A look at Pitt basketball’s 2023 recruiting

By Ben Pisano, Senior Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Senior outfielder EC Taylor shields her eyes against the sunset during Pitt’s softball matchup against Penn State on March 16, 2022.

Preview | Softball looks to avoid another abysmal ACC finish in 2023

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
January 17, 2023
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Kenny Pickett during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Column | Resolutions and blessings following the end of the Steelers 2022 season

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023
Pittsburgh's Blake Hinson (2) drives past Michigan's Terrance Williams II (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Legends Classic in November in New York.

Blake Hinson brings spark to Pitt men’s basketball after two years away from the court

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Pitt junior forward Blake Hinson (2) attempts to make a basket during Wednesday’s scrimmage game against Edinboro.

Hinson, Panthers impress in exhibition game vs. Edinboro

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Pitt junior Madigan Lublin (2) runs after a Duquesne player during Sunday’s game at Rooney Field.

‘Strong foundations’ and ‘high expectations’ for Pitt lacrosse heading into second season

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer
October 16, 2022
Sophomore pitcher Kendall Brown (44) pitches during Sunday’s game against Saint Francis University.

Pitt softball struggles against St. Francis, drops both games at Sunday double header

By Ben Pisano, For The Pitt News
October 2, 2022
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