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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 October 31, 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 night's 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...

Sophomore Forward Eben McIntyre (25) plays defence during Friday night's match against UNC at the Petersen Sports Complex.

Pitt men’s soccer draws No. 18 UNC 0-0 despite second-half push

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 30, 2023

Pitt men’s soccer — who defeated No. 19 Denver on Monday — sought back-to-back ranked wins against No. 18 North Carolina Friday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field. Despite an electrifying second-half...

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta.

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its opinion on Justin Fields, Kedon Slovis and more

By The Pitt News Staff September 22, 2023

In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk discusses topics varying from the NFL to the MLB — and even gives their takes on Pitt football’s offensive struggles to start the season. Let Justin...

Sophomore Defender Jackson Gilman (2) fights for the ball during Monday night’s match against FDU.

Filip Mirkovic makes history as No. 17 Pitt men’s soccer dominates FDU 5-1

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 18, 2023

After defeating No. 20 Wake Forest and then drawing Boston College, No. 17 Pitt men's soccer (3-2-2, 1-0-1 ACC) built on their momentum with 5-1 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson (3-2-2, 0-0 NEC). Two...

Players compete for a header during Tuesday night’s match.

Pitt men’s soccer continue disappointing start, fall to No. 2 Marshall 3-1

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

Pitt men's soccer (1-2-1, 0-0-0 ACC) looked to upset No. 2 Marshall (4-0-0, 0-0-0 SBC) in a prime time showdown at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Tuesday night. In spite of Pitt’s best efforts, Pitt dropped...

Fans pose at the Pitt men's soccer game vs. West Virginia on August 29th, 2022.

No. 8 Pitt Men’s Soccer seeks revenge against No. 5 Marshall

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer September 4, 2023

After being dominated by Georgetown, Pitt men’s soccer looks to rebound against No. 5 Marshall. With a top 10 opponent in town, expect an electric environment Tuesday night as the Panthers defend Ambrose...

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