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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
Zoi Faki (10) returns the ball. Pitt volleyball swept Duke on Sunday and earned its best ACC start ever.

History is Pitt volleyball’s toughest remaining opponent

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • November 6, 2019
After sweeping Duke on Sunday to avenge last year’s loss and earn its best ACC start ever, it feels increasingly like Pitt is competing more with its own history than it is against conference opponents.
Senior receiver Maurice Ffrench, pictured here against Ohio, caught a career-high 11 passes in Pitt's 20-10 win over Georgia Tech.

Defense carries Pitt over Georgia Tech, 20-10

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 2, 2019
After committing more turnovers and penalties than their opponent, the Panthers narrowly escaped with a 20-10 win over the Yellow Jackets.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett threw the ball 34 times in just the first half at Duke on Saturday.

Pitt football’s “Cardiac Cats” steal a win at Duke

By Michael Elesimogun, Staff Writer • October 6, 2019
After building a 26-3 lead early in the third quarter, it looked like the Panthers (4-2, 1-1 ACC) were going to cruise over the Duke Blue Devils (3-2, 1-1 ACC) for their first ACC win of the season.
Senior Layne Buskirk (right) recorded three kills in the first set, contributing to a team hitting percentage of .520 against UVA.

No. 4 Panthers sweep UVA in ACC opener

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 26, 2019
Pitt volleyball’s quest for an ACC Championship three-peat got off to a dominant start with a 3-0 victory at Virginia to open conference play.
Miami Hurricanes defensive back Trajan Bandy wears the team’s iconic turnover chain.

Coastal Power Rankings: Miami to dethrone Pitt as champs

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • August 27, 2019
After stealing the ACC Coastal crown in 2018, the Panthers will be hard-pressed to finish above any of the division’s top three teams this season.
Murray State’s Ja Morant drives to the basket against Marquette's Joseph Chartouny (21) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, on Thursday. Murray State advanced, 83-64.

Sweet, Sweet Victory: A Sweet Sixteen Update

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • March 25, 2019
The field has been lowered from 64 to 16 and your bracket is probably already broken. If you found yourself missing basketball, don’t worry. We have a look back at the top moments from last weekend and a look at what you can expect in the Sweet 16.

Pitt’s Hermanek set to face former team for first time

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • March 18, 2019
After spending 10 years as Ohio University’s head coach, Pitt’s softball head coach will be facing her former team for the first time on Tuesday.
Senior forward Danielle Garven (01) led Pitt’s offense with 16 points during the team’s 86-64 loss to Duke in the first round of the ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament.

Duke ends Pitt Women’s Basketball season, 86-64

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Wrtier • March 7, 2019
Pitt women’s basketball season ended Wednesday night in an 86-64 loss to Duke. The Panthers finished 11-20 in Lance White’s first season as head coach.
Women’s basketball head coach Lance White’s team currently sits near the bottom of the ACC in the No. 14 seed. The Panthers have won two of their 16 conference games.

The Devil wears Blue, Pitt hopes to ‘prod-a’ win against Duke

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Wrtier • March 5, 2019
Pitt women’s basketball will be facing Duke in the first round of the ACC tournament on Wednesday. Pitt has lost all 10 of its meetings with Duke dating back to the 2006 season, so odds are not in the Panthers’ favor this tournament season.
Senior shortstop Olivia Gray attained a batting average of .304 over her Pitt softball career.

Softball’s Gray outlasts change to lead Pitt in senior season

By Stephen Thompson, Staff Writer • March 4, 2019
If it weren’t for her dad persuading her to play softball when she was six years old, there is no knowing where Olivia Gray would be right now. But because she gave into him, the senior infielder is looking to lead the Panthers for the fourth straight season.
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