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The Pitt News

Pitt women’s lacrosse at Pitt Play Day on Sunday.

Pitt spring sports prepare for fall exhibitions

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Lacrosse  This upcoming Saturday, Pitt lacrosse heads down to Virginia to participate in a play day at James Madison University. This play day will serve as an opportunity for multiple schools to come...

Senior midfielder Guilherme Feitosa (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday.

Pitt men’s soccer earns No. 1 ranking, makes history for athletic program

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Pitt men’s soccer made history today as they became ranked No. 1 in the country. Along with Pitt volleyball, Pitt now boasts two teams ranked No. 1 in their respective sports for the first time in school...

The West Virginia Mountaineer mascot charges onto the field ahead of the players before the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Off the field comparison of Pitt and that other school 75 miles away

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

While Pitt and West Virginia are separated by under 100 miles, the actual schools themselves vary greatly from each other. From academics to transportation, the schools’ differences go far beyond athletics....

The Pitt men’s soccer team interacts with the student section.

Men’s soccer ready to kick-it against the Cardinals

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

Continuing their successful season, Pitt men’s soccer will take on Louisville in their first home matchup of ACC conference play. With one loss on the season after a one-goal upset by Penn, Pitt men’s...

Sports analyst Pat McAfee watches an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Indianapolis.

Column | I am not a fan of Pat McAfee

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

It is a shame the types of people we turn into our celebrities, idols and public figures. With the advent of social media, we get to see both the good and bad parts of society. Everyone gets to have a...

Pitt Panthers celebrate after scoring a goal during a match at the Petersen Sports Complex.

There is no real need to worry about Pitt men’s soccer

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 5, 2024

There is no real need to worry about Pitt men’s soccer.  After receiving no votes in the preseason poll by United Soccer Coaches, Pitt men’s soccer received a large jump in the rankings, landing...

Column | First hand experience of a city minutes after winning a championship

Column | First hand experience of a city minutes after winning a championship

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer June 27, 2024

Elation was in the air. They had done it. The Celtics, after 16 years, had won their 18th championship.  I had the privilege of visiting Boston during the NBA Finals, specifically the day of Game 5...

The Pitt Women’s Soccer team celebrates on Sept. 24, 2023 during a match against Notre Dame on September 24, 2023.

Pitt athletics gets ready for a busy weekend filled with opportunity, rivalry and action

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer April 12, 2024
As the weekend approaches, Pitt athletics prepares for a pivotal two days of conference play and spring scrimmages.
A Pitt player runs to third base during Sunday’s game against Georgia Tech at the Charles L. Cost Field.

Pitt baseball hopes to turn season around against Kent State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

Following a disappointing end to a weekend series against Georgia Tech, Pitt baseball looks to rebound in a one-off game against Kent State away from home.  Bad pitching was a major concern in Pitt’s...

Fifth-year attacker Camdyn O'Donnell (20) and junior midfielder Talia Zuco (19) celebrate during a lacrosse game against Louisville at Highmark Stadium on March 2.

Pitt athletics enters final stretch of spring sports over weekend

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer April 7, 2024

With April slowly passing by, Pitt athletics is entering the final stretch of its 2023-2024 season. While some teams rose to the occasion, others fell behind. Here’s how each program fared over the weekend. Track...

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