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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

Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor

Jermaine Sykes is the Assistant Sports Editor for The Pitt News. He is a part of the College of Business and Administration class of 2024 and is double majoring in Marketing and Human Resources Management. He is also pursuing a Sports Management certificate and an Economics minor. He has written over 90 articles as a member of the sports staff.

All content by Jermaine Sykes
Jermaine Sykes, assistant sports editor, poses for a photo with a copy of The Pitt News March Madness Edition.

Column | The Last Dance

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
April 19, 2024
K.J. Marshall poses for a photo wearing fraternity letters in a Pitt practice gymnasium.

KJ Marshall: An unlikely journey to and from Pitt

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2024
Pitt forward Ryan Luther drives to the hoop during the Panther’s 2016 loss against Duquesne in the City Game.

Counterpoint | The City Game is pointless

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2024
Head coach Jeff Capel speaks to the team during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 4.

Pitt men’s basketball path to March Madness

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2024
Pitt players celebrate after a play during Saturday night's game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center.

How Pitt men’s basketball turned its season around

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Graduate student Emma Monks (9) and junior Rachel Fairbanks (10) jump to block a ball during Friday night’s volleyball match against Coppin State in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center.

Cat Flood to return to Pitt for final season

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2024
Pitt passes the ball in front of senior forward Blake Hinson (2) during Pitt men's basketball's game against Canisius Saturday night.

Pitt men’s basketball comes up short against Miami

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2024
First-year guard Jaland Lowe (15) dribbles the ball during Tuesday night’s game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center.

Jaland Lowe named ACC Rookie of the Week

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2024
Junior center Federiko Federiko (33) competes for a loose ball during Tuesday night’s game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center.

Filipowski, Blue Devils pummel Panthers 75-53

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
January 9, 2024
First-year linebacker Jordan Bass (20) celebrates after a play during the game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Pitt football falls to Duke 30-19, finishes season 3-9

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2023
Iowa State forward Hason Ward, left, and forward Aljaz Kunc vie for the ball with Pittsburgh forward Jorge Diaz Graham during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt players that need a promotion in 2024

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2023
Pitt fans show off a sign that reads "WV was our safety school" in the stands of Acrisure Stadium before the Backyard Brawl on Thursday.

Students, faculty give takes on 2023 Backyard Brawl

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore.

The good, bad and ugly of the ACC Expansion

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
Pitt fans celebrate in the stands of Acrisure Stadium during the Backyard Brawl against WVU on Sept. 1, 2022.

New student guide to Pitt football games

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor
August 4, 2023
Pitt footballs.

Preview | ACC bowl game predictions

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
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