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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

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,...

Senior infielder Kat Rodriguez (33) runs off the base against UVA at Vartabedian Field on Mar. 23, 2023.

Pitt athletics hit the road with an action-packed spring break

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer March 17, 2024

Pitt athletics had an action-packed break, as the Panthers competed across the country over this past week. Here is how each program fared. Softball Pitt softball (8-18, 0-6 ACC) continued to struggle...

Pitt passes the ball in front of senior forward Blake Hinson (2) during Pitt mens basketballs game against Canisius on Dec. 9, 2023.

Pitt men’s basketball must recover to save tournament hopes

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (18-10, 9-8 ACC) fell to the Clemson Tigers (20-8, 10-7 ACC) 69-62. As a matchup of two NCAA tournament hopefuls, the game served as a significant opportunity for either squad to...

A softball player runs during a game against Davis and Elkins on Oct. 15, 2023, at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt softball has found its stars, but still needs its depth

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer February 19, 2024

With only two weeks of play completed, the 2024 Pitt softball team must quickly find an identity before conference play begins. After an up-and-down 5-4 start, first-year head coach Jenny Allard’s team...

Senior Kat Rodriguez swings while up to bat during a game against UVA at Vartabedian Field on March 26, 2023.

Pitt softball has a mixed showing in Kennesaw State Tournament

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer February 19, 2024

Pitt softball (5-4, 0-0 ACC) battled through an up-and-down weekend at the Kennesaw State Tournament. The Panthers took three out of five contests, improving their record to 5-4 in the young season. The...

The Pitt softball team celebrates a run during a game against UVA at Vartabedian Field on March 26, 2023.

Pitt softball looks to finally break through in 2024 under new head coach

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

After an underwhelming 2023 campaign, Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke decided Pitt softball needed significant changes. As a result, former head coach Jodi Hermanek was relieved of her duties. During...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) gets ready to make a pass during Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Takeaways | Pitt women’s basketball showed signs of improvement in exhibition domination

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

This past Monday, first-year head coach Tory Verdi’s Pitt women’s basketball team made its debut to the public in a 117-49 exhibition win over Point Park. During their display of dominance, the Panthers...

Head Coach Tory Verdi talks with players during Monday night’s exhibition game against Point Park in the Petersen Events Center.

Season Preview | Pitt women’s basketball begins a new era under Tory Verdi

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

After a 10-20 (3-15 ACC) record in 2022-23, the program’s fourth bottom-two ACC finish in the last five seasons, now-Athletic Director Heather Lyke relieved head coach Lance White of his duties. In his...

Pitt Panthers celebrate after scoring the first goal during the match against Duquesne at the Ambrose Urbanic Field on Oct. 17.

Feature | Filip Mirkovic and Guilherme Feitosa use their experience to lead Pitt men’s soccer

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

After an up-and-down season, No. 20 Pitt men’s soccer (6-4-3, 2-2-2 ACC) prepares to make another run at the college cup. Although they lack the experience of previous iterations, the Panthers know that...

Junior Midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (10) dibbles the ball during Friday nights game against Virginia Tech at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Filip Mirkovic’s historic night helps No. 20 Pitt men’s soccer defeat Virginia Tech 3-1

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer October 7, 2023

No. 20 Pitt men’s soccer (5-3-3, 2-1-2 ACC) entered the night in search of their second ACC win against Virginia Tech (3-4-3, 2-2-1 ACC). After a lackluster start, No. 20 Pitt men’s soccer defeated...

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