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The Pitt News

Sophomore guard Aaryn Battle (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the basketball game against Notre Dame in the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Pitt Athletics find success during action-packed weekend

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 18, 2025

From the diamond to the wrestling mat, Pitt athletics competed in another action-packed sports weekend — highlighted by Pitt baseball opening its season on a sweep and Track and Field closing their regular...

Graduate student guard Damian Dunn (1) maneuvers the ball down the court during the men’s basketball game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Pitt men’s basketball seeks to right the ship in a Quadrant 1 showdown at SMU

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 11, 2025

After a nail-biting loss to the Tarheels, Pitt men’s basketball must rebound against SMU to salvage any tournament hopes. In non-conference play, the Panthers looked like ACC title contenders, as the...

A Pitt women’s basketball player attempts a layup during Pitt women’s basketball’s game against Boston College on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Pitt women’s basketball earns second ACC win, fueled by 33 point First Quarter

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Pitt women's basketball (10-16, 2-9 ACC) dominated Boston College (13-12, 4-8 ACC) 79-66 on Thursday night. The victory marked Pitt’s second in the ACC this season, matching last season's total. After...

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during a game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 31, 2024.

Pitt men’s basketball falls in close game to Wake Forest

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer February 1, 2025

Pitt men’s basketball lost 76-74 on the road to Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon in a crucial resumé-building game. In the battle of two NCAA tournament hopefuls, the importance of each win increases...

Pitt men’s soccer defeats Cornell, proceeds to Round of 16

Pitt men’s soccer defeats Cornell, proceeds to Round of 16

By Joshua Prescott and Alex Porter November 24, 2024

On Sunday night, No. 2 seed Pitt mens’ soccer (13-5-0) defeated Cornell (13-4-2) 1-0 in the second round of the NCAA tournament —  its first ever meeting with the Ivy League opponent. The Panthers...

The Pitt men’s soccer team celebrates after a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, Sept. 12.

Down to their last strike, Pitt men’s soccer’s No. 2 seeding provides new hope in the NCAA tournament

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Now down to their last strike, the time has come for 2024 Pitt men’s soccer to find their identity. Are they the group that ran opponents off the pitch and won the first 10 of their 11 games? Or are...

Pitt volleyball celebrates after winning a set at the game against Louisville in the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 25.

Trick or treat: What candy Pitt sports programs would dish out to Panther fans

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer October 28, 2024

While candy is certainly sweet, Pitt athletics’ top-notch sports programs just might be sweeter. Panther teams have dominated this fall season and have undoubtedly given students a nice treat — but...

Senior midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (10) celebrates after scoring the first goal during a match at the Petersen Sports Complex.

No. 7 Pitt men’s soccer continues to forge its own identity, defeating Louisville 3-2

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

No. 7 Pitt men’s soccer (5-1-0, 2-0-0 ACC) claimed victory under the Friday night lights, beating Louisville 3-2 (4-2-0, 0-2-0 ACC). The win marks the Panther’s fifth of the year in just six matches.  Panther...

Senior second baseman Kat Rodriguez (33) runs to first after a bunt during Friday evening’s game against Louisville at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt softball looks to build on first ACC win

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

Pitt softball (9-24, 1-11 ACC) dropped the weekend series to Louisville (22-14. 3-6 ACC). Despite losing the series at home, the Panthers picked up their first ACC win of the season — halting a 10-game...

Junior pitcher Adriana Romano (16) winds up for a pitch during Saturday afternoon’s game against Florida State at Vartabedian Field.

Jenny Allard knows Pitt softball must ‘Dig Deep’ to compete in the ACC

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

Pitt softball’s first-year head coach Jenny Allard sought a new challenge at Pitt. After 29 seasons of success at Harvard, the legendary coach contemplated retirement.  With nine Ivy League championships,...

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