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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

Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer

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Sophomore guard Xavier Johnson (1) avoided turning the ball over at Saturday’s 73-64 victory over Georgia Tech.

Pitt basketball to prevail in battle of the big cats

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Sophomore guard Au’Diese Toney (5) attempts a 3-pointer at last year’s matchup with Duke at the Petersen Events Center.

Toney’s 27 not enough as Duke defeats Pitt 79-67

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs for a touchdown on a pass during the second half of their football game against the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 1, 2019, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs won, 40-9.

Panthers in the pros: NFL Divisional Playoffs

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer
January 12, 2020
Then-seniors Qadree Ollison (30) and Darrin Hall (22) shake hands after Hall surprises Ollison with a game ball on Senior Day — a celebration of the seniors at their last home game — after the Panthers defeated the Hokies Saturday.

Remembering Pitt’s finest final moments

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer
December 8, 2019
Sophomore wide receiver Shocky Jacques-Louis (18) runs during a 74 yard receiving touchdown in the first half of Thursday’s game against UNC.

Football Takeaways: Offensive improvements spark UNC win

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
Pitt’s defense held Miami to only 80 yards rushing on the ground during Saturday’s 16-12 loss to the Hurricanes.

Panthers to fend off the Yellow Jackets

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
Kenny Pickett has topped the 200-yard mark in every game but one this season.

Panthers to survive the Homecoming Hurricane

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
A narrow loss at Happy Valley, snapping UCF’s regular season streak, and nailbiter victory over Duke have contributed to Pitt’s ranking.

Preseason favorite Virginia grabs top spot in Coastal power rankings

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 13, 2019
Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs attempts a pass during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 8 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Looking ahead to Week 2 in the NFL

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
Junior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) rolls out to his right before throwing his second interception while being chased down by junior Virginia outside linebacker Charles Snowden (11).

Takeaways from Pitt football’s opening loss

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
September 2, 2019
Former Pitt tailback Qadree Ollison escapes a shoestring tackle during the ACC Championship game.

Qadree Ollison: Next in line

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
June 28, 2019
The men’s ultimate frisbee team, En Sabah Nur, at a practice in January.

Pitt teams prepare for Ultimate showdown

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
Former Pitt Guard/Forward Jared Wilson-Frame represented Pitt on the ACC team at the 3X3U National Championship.

Wilson-Frame reps Pitt in inaugural 3X3U Tourney

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
Tommy Kuhse (12) of the Saint Mary's Gaels.

Bracket Buster Breakdown

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
Sophomore center Terrell Brown (21) was held to just one point against Miami Tuesday night.

Free throw woes doom Pitt in 76-63 loss at Miami

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
The Duke men’s basketball team huddles during January’s matchup with Pitt.

March Madness Predictions

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
February 18, 2019
Live Content Correspondent is a new program started by the NFL that hires photographers and videographers to cover games in cities across the country.

College students find big-league niches

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Andrew Lehmberg has recently returned to the field after recovering from a knee injury. Pitt men's ultimate team is one of the best in the nation, having qualified for nationals every year since 2005.

Pitt Men’s Ultimate brings “end of days” to opponents

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
First-year guard Trey McGowens, pictured here against Niagara, led Pitt with 17 points in its ACC-opening loss to UNC.

Panthers prowl during holiday hiatus

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
January 6, 2019
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates the team’s victory over Pitt with the ACC Championship trophy in his hand.

Three takeaways from Pitt vs Clemson

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
December 2, 2018
Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett, pictured here against Virginia Tech , led all players with 136 passing yards in Pitt's Sun Bowl loss to Stanford.

Panthers will be no match for playoff-bound Tigers

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench runs the ball during Pitt’s 55-22 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Panthers to unleash the demon on Wake Forest

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Junior receiver Maurice Ffrench completed two passes from sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett.

Takeaways: Pitt remains consistently inconsistent

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
The 61-year-old Whipple, who brings almost 40 years of coaching experience to the table, will look to mentor quarterback Kenny Pickett (pictured) in an effort to revitalize Pitt's 92nd-ranked offense.

Takeaways from Pitt’s near upset of Notre Dame

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
Then-quarterback for Notre Dame DeShone Kizer scores a touchdown on a 2-yard against Pitt in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field Nov. 7, 2015. Notre Dame won 42-30.

Panthers to bring the fight to Fighting Irish

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) receives a pass during the end of the second quarter.

No ex’Cuse: Panthers beat Syracuse 44-37 after weather delay, overtime

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 6, 2018
Pitt's James Conner evades Syracuse's Ted Taylor in the second quarter Nov. 26, 2016, at Heinz Field. Pitt won, 76-61.

Prediction: Orange to squeeze out victory over Panthers

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Pitt running back LaRod Stephens-Howling runs for a touchdown against the University of Central Florida during the teams’ most recent match against each other at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL on Oct. 13, 2006. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/MCT)

Panthers look to snap UCF’s 16-game win streak

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Pitt 34-31 in the team’s matchup at Heinz Field last November.

Panthers ride key conference win into battle with Tar Heels

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
September 21, 2018
The Panthers edged out Georgia Tech at Heinz Field in 2016 with a final score of 37-34.

Prediction: Panthers to make comeback against Georgia Tech

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
Cleveland Browns Denzel Ward (top) and Joe Schobert take down Pittsburgh Steelers James Conner during overtime Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. The game ended in a 21-21 tie.

Steelers start off sluggish in stormy stalemate against Browns

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
Fans cheer in the stands after Pitt wins the 2016 rivalry game against Penn State.

Prediction: Pitt to edge out Penn State in home thriller

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
Then-junior Javi Perez scored one of the Panther's three penalty kicks in their 4-3 loss to Duke. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

Weekend Recap: Volleyball aces weekend games, remains undefeated

By Nick Carlisano, For The Pitt News
September 3, 2018
Panther Pitt fans cheer for Pitt at a home game against UNC in November 2017. (TPN file photo)

Panther sports stay active during summer break

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
August 26, 2018
The Pitt Quidditch Club holds a practice game at the Charles L. Cost Sports Center in February 2016. (TPN file photo)

QC Pitt brings magic to campus Muggles

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer
August 26, 2018
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