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Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor
All content by Richie Smiechowski
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
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