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
The Panthers moved to 3-1 in the ACC after Saturday's 54-45 win against Duke.

Can Pitt emerge from the ACC’s Coastal quagmire?

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 31, 2018
Despite losing a crucial conference game to lowly one-win North Carolina, Pitt has been given new life thanks to the ACC becoming the football embodiment of Murphy’s law.
Junior receiver Maurice Ffrench completed two passes from sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett.

Takeaways: Pitt remains consistently inconsistent

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • October 30, 2018
Pitt beat Duke 54-45 last Saturday to keep their hopes of an ACC Costal Division Championship alive. V'Lique Carter was one bright spot in a game that was otherwise once again defined by an inconsistent defense and quarterback.
Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) sets up to pass in the second quarter against the University of Miami Hurricanes in the ACC Championship Game Dec. 2, 2017 in Charlotte, N.C. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

Week 5 ACC Power Rankings

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 28, 2018
The highest rankings in the ACC are still up for grabs as of now. With Clemson seemingly dominating once again, there may be other unexpected teams to look out for. Here's a glance at the current power struggle within the conference.
Senior running back Darrin Hall (22), pictured here against Georgia Tech, led Pitt with 84 rushing yards in their loss to North Carolina.

Panthers falter in second half, lose sixth straight ACC game to UNC

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 22, 2018
The Panthers faded after leading 28-21 at halftime, getting outscored 17-7 and outgained by 138 yards in the second half.
Senior Kamalani Akeo (3) and redshirt senior Angela Seman (16) celebrate during the third set. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

Volleyball sweeps Virginia in ACC opener

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 20, 2018
The Panthers came into Wednesday night’s game riding a perfect 5-0 record in ACC openers, and extended that streak to six with a dominant 3-0 win over the Cavaliers.
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) stands in front of the student section after completing his second touchdown of Saturday's 33-7 victory over Albany.

Maurice Ffrench earns ACC Specialist of the Week honors

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 4, 2018
Ffrench's 91-yard kickoff return touchdown made him the only ACC player to accomplish that feat in week one.
Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) sets up to pass against Miami Hurricanes in the ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 2, 2017. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

ACC Football Predictions: Clemson dominant once again, while Panthers can contend in Coastal

By Cale Berger, Staff Writer • August 29, 2018
You've heard a lot about Pitt football — now find out what the Panthers' ACC competition looks like.
Mike Bell's hire follows the Panther's first ACC semifinal appearance in program history.

Mike Bell named new Pitt baseball head coach

By Hannah Schneider, Sports Editor • July 14, 2018
Former associate head coach at Florida State Mike Bell will take over as head coach of Pitt Baseball.
Under Joe Jordano, the Panthers finished the 2017-18 season with a 29-26 record. (Photographer: Pete Madia/Pitt Athletics)

Joe Jordano resigns as baseball coach

By Hannah Schneider and Joanna Li • June 21, 2018

Joe Jordano resigned as head coach of Pitt’s baseball team Thursday night, according to a report from the Post-Gazette. An official announcement released by the University Friday afternoon confirmed...

Pitt football will be taking on Syracuse in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31. (TPN file photo)

Pitt Football gains 11 recruits

By Joanna Li | Senior Staff Writer • June 20, 2018

Entering June with zero commitments from the 2019 recruiting class, Pitt’s football team found itself stuck with a late start to its recruiting trail. But despite the slow start, the pace suddenly changed...

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