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Panthers continue hot start with wins over weekend

Panthers continue hot start with wins over weekend

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer October 13, 2014

Lately, the Pitt women’s volleyball team has seemed unbeatable, dropping only one of its last 11 matches, including this weekend’s sweep of Notre Dame and Syracuse. Fans have noticed. Friday’s home...

Pitt loses to ranked team for second loss of the season

Pitt loses to ranked team for second loss of the season

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer October 5, 2014

A strong non-conference showing was probably what contributed to the 600-plus spectators that packed the Fitzgerald Field House on Friday, but passing and blocking issues spoiled the Pitt volleyball team’s...

Panthers must decrease penalties, turnovers after bye week

Panthers must decrease penalties, turnovers after bye week

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2014

The Pittsburgh Panthers, in the midst of a three-game losing streak following their 24-19 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, are entering their first bye week of the 2014 season. And, from the...

Panthers cannot capitalize on early chances in loss

Panthers cannot capitalize on early chances in loss

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer October 5, 2014

While a 19-5 shot differential doesn’t look good, the first 30 minutes of the Pitt men’s soccer team’s eventual loss to Virginia on Saturday reflected better play for the team.“It’s tough to...

Women’s soccer wins second straight ACC game

By Kevin Wheeler / Staff Writer October 5, 2014

Coming out of the weekend, the Pitt women’s soccer team is up to seventh place in the ACC, and it’s thanks to the team finishing on the chances it got and striking early.“We, for once, capitalized...

Penalties again Pitt's downfall as it loses third straight game

Penalties again Pitt’s downfall as it loses third straight game

By Jasper Wilson / Senior Staff Writer October 5, 2014

Late in Pitt football’s game against the University of Virginia, a home fan sitting below the press box had a message for the players on the field.“Show some discipline,” he said.His plea came after...

Volleyball continues home stand against No. 12 UNC

Volleyball continues home stand against No. 12 UNC

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer October 2, 2014

Anyone who said the Pitt volleyball team’s 12-1 start was a fluke, because they had not yet faced tougher ACC competition, now has less to talk about.The Panthers captured their first ACC win of the...

Panthers must beat Virginia to stop two-game skid

Panthers must beat Virginia to stop two-game skid

The Pitt football team jumped out to a 3-0 start by piecing together near-perfect performances that were highlighted by the national emergence of running back James Conner and a swarming defensive presence.But...

Soccer faces ranked Cavaliers to try for a winning record

Soccer faces ranked Cavaliers to try for a winning record

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer October 2, 2014

Returning home after a victory at cross-city rival Robert Morris, the Pitt men’s soccer team has an opportunity to create something Friday that it hasn’t had since late August: a winning streak.The...

Panthers return after loss to one of ACC's top teams

Panthers return after loss to one of ACC’s top teams

By Jack DeMarco / Staff Writer September 29, 2014

Every time a team returns home to play, it’s happy to have home-field advantage back. But while the men’s soccer team’s next game won’t technically be at home, returning to the area after this...

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