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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Graduate-student guard Damian Dunn (1) shoots the ball during the Pitt men's basketball game against West Virginia in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Nov. 15.

Panther hoops clawing through national rankings

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor December 2, 2024

At 7-1 through week five of college hoops, Pitt men’s basketball is making their name known as one of the best teams in the country. The Panthers sit at No. 18 in the AP Poll, No. 19 in the Coaches Poll...

The Pitt men's basketball team celebrates during its game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18

Pitt men’s basketball trots into Thanksgiving matchups

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor November 21, 2024

As Thanksgiving rolls around the corner, Pitt men’s basketball looks to feast as it stands in front of a schedule tabled with tough nonconference competitors.  Cited as a big reason as to why the...

Pitt football dominated Orange on and off the field, on all sides of the ball

Pitt football dominated Orange on and off the field, on all sides of the ball

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

En route to their seventh win of the season, Pitt blew the breaks off Syracuse 41-13 on Thursday night in a game that showcased what a nationally ranked Pitt football team can do. Sharks had Acrisure...

No. 19 Pitt pulps Orange in historic defensive 5-interception showcase

No. 19 Pitt pulps Orange in historic defensive 5-interception showcase

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 24, 2024

On Thursday evening, Pitt (7-0, 3-0 ACC) took down Syracuse (5-2, 2-2 ACC) 41-13 in a conference matchup at Acrisure Stadium that held high season implications. With this victory, the Panthers remain unbeaten,...

New Athletic Director Allen Greene, Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel and Pitt Board of Trustees Chairperson John Verbanac pose for a photo with a custom Pitt men’s basketball jersey during a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Pitt welcomes new athletic director Allen Greene, discusses funding and NIL

By Aidan Kasner and Matthew Scabilloni October 23, 2024

Pitt introduced its new Athletic Director, Allen Greene, at an opening press conference in the Petersen Event Center on Wednesday morning. Greene spoke about himself and his plans to help Pitt athletics...

Junior forward Cameron Corhen (2) dunks during Pitt men’s basketball’s scrimmage at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Pitt crushes cross-town Point Park in men’s basketball exhibition

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 23, 2024

For its first outing since March, Pitt men’s basketball took to the court in an exhibition match against Pittsburgh local Point Park where the Panthers prevailed 93-62. Pitt has never lost an exhibition...

Roc the Panther does push-ups while being held by Pitt cheerleaders at the football game against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

They’re back: Pitt football claims No. 22 spot on AP Top 25

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 6, 2024

The Panthers are back. After an electric 5-0 start to the 2024 season, Pitt football find themselves back in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2022. The ranking comes after a historic win on Saturday...

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor, left, José Iglesias, left center, David Peterson, right center, and Brandon Nimmo, right, celebrate in the dugout after taking the lead in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta.

Batter up!: MLB playoffs are here and TPN Sports are ready for the action

By Dan Adeyemi, Aidan Kasner, and Matthew Scabilloni September 30, 2024

Phillies cage the Tigers in a gentleman’s sweep // Aidan Kasner Ah, yes — the MLB playoffs are finally here. Almost a month of high-intensity baseball is right under our noses, and the pool of teams...

Pitt students excitedly wave their rally towels at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Saturday.

Trust, comradery keeps persistent Pitt football undefeated with a shot at history

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor September 15, 2024

After three weeks of college football in 2023, Pitt sat with a 1-2 record, both losses at the hands of rivals. Fast forward to a year later, and the Panthers are undefeated following a beat down of Kent...

Senior defensive back Phillip O’Brien Jr. (5) celebrates after a play at the the Backyard Brawl at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Anarchy at Acrisure: Panthers take number 107 in last minute of instant classic against archrival WVU

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor September 14, 2024

The 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl lived up to the hype as the Panthers defended Acrisure Stadium in a wild back-and-forth game resulting in a 38-34 Pitt win.  From the jump, both offenses looked...

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