The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Lorri Johnson became the first woman in Pitt basketball history to have her jersey retired.

Women’s basketball loses nail-biter to Boston College, 59-55

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • January 13, 2019
Pitt scored more than 50 points for the first time in ACC play this season, but it wasn’t enough to beat Boston College Sunday afternoon.
First-year guard Trey McGowens (2) completes a dunk during Pitt’s 89-86 victory of Louisville Wednesday evening.

Pitt ends ACC losing streak with 89-86 overtime win over Louisville

By Tessa Sayers, Assistant Sports Editor • January 10, 2019
Pitt guard Trey McGowen broke a 39-year record and Pitt ended a 690 day losing streak on Wednesday night in its 89-86 win over Louisville.
Redshirt senior guard Aysia Bugg scored her season high points (23), field goals (9), and 3-point field goals (3) during Pitt’s Nov. 16 game versus Cincinatti.

Breaking down ACC competition for women’s basketball

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • January 9, 2019
The Panthers will need to take care of business against the ACC's bottom-feeders and hopefully steal a game or two from the conference’s middling teams.
First-year guard Trey McGowens (2) drives in for a layup against Virginia Military Institute during Pitt’s 94-55 victory Nov. 9, 2018.

Looking ahead at Pitt basketball’s ACC schedule

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 9, 2019
If the Panthers win just one of their next 17 games, it will be an improvement over last season, when they went winless in conference play for the first time ever.
First-year guard Trey McGowens, pictured here against Niagara, led Pitt with 17 points in its ACC-opening loss to UNC.

UNC slams Pitt, 85-60, in ACC opener

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • January 5, 2019
The Panthers battled briefly with the No. 15 team in the country before ultimately falling 85-60.
First-year guard Trey McGowens, pictured here against Niagara, led Pitt with 17 points in its ACC-opening loss to UNC.

Pitt drops close contest to Niagara, 71-70

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • December 4, 2018
After being held scoreless for the first three minutes of their game on Monday, the Panthers lost their first game of the season at home on Monday night. Pitt tried to rally in the final second of the game, but it wasn't enough and Niagara won 71-70.
Senior running back Qadree Ollison leaps into the end zone during Saturday night's 42-10 loss to Clemson.

Clemson clobbers Pitt, 42-10, in ACC Championship

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 2, 2018
In the end, the same weaknesses that plagued the Panthers all season — an anemic passing game and a tendency to shoot themselves in the foot — materialized Saturday night.
Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett fumbles the ball during Pitt’s game against Virginia Tech earlier this month.

Takeaways: Pitt reverted back to its old self against Miami

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • November 27, 2018
While Pitt’s 24-3 loss against Miami on Saturday was far from good, the implications weren’t too bad. Aside from snapping its four game win streak, the loss will likely drop them from the top 25 rankings and give them a lesser bowl game. But Pitt will still be playing in the ACC Championship on Saturday.
Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett carries the ball during the Panthers’ victory against the Virginia Tech Hokies Nov. 10.

Takeaways from Pitt’s Coastal-clinching win over Wake Forest

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 19, 2018
The Pitt football team whipped Wake Forest Saturday, 34-13, to earn the Panthers’ first-ever ACC Coastal title.
Sophomore Nika Markovic celebrates with teammates during the team’s Sept. 30 victory against Florida State.

Weekend Sports: Volleyball clinches second straight ACC title

By Kate Hall, For the Pitt News • November 19, 2018
Records were broken and ACC championships were clinched over the weekend, showing a promising future for the programs heading into the winter seasons.
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