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The Pitt News

Sophomore guard Jaland Lowe (15) celebrates his first basket of the game during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Column | Ari’s aura picks: Fielding the March Madness bracket based on vibes

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

There are many different ways to fill out a March Madness bracket. Some will study team sheets and try to make 63 educated guesses based on statistics. Others will choose based on what mascot would win...

Pigeons crowd the field during the Pitt football game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Unfortunate times Pitt sports couldn’t wrap it up

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

It’s safe to say that Panther fans are tired of watching their beloved sports teams blow games. There is a term coined by people within the Pitt social media spaces called "Pitting.” Pitting is the...

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, in Salt Lake City.

NBA players are making noise on and off the court

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

The odds of joining the ranks of professional athletes are among the lowest of any industry in the world.  According to statista.com, over 536,000 boys played high school basketball in the United States...

Pitt football strategizes at the game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt football recruiting update

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

Pitt football has gone through quite a bit of change since the end of its 2024 season. A season marked by an elite start that ended with six straight losses has seen personnel turnover on both sides of...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) drives past a defender during Pitt men’s basketball against Florida State in the Petersen Events Center on March 5, 2024.

Men’s basketball takes on Florida State in a midweek tussle

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

Pitt men's basketball will travel to Tallahassee on Wednesday night to take on Florida State and try to break a losing bout that began against Duke and continued with a home loss to Louisville.  Florida...

Sophomore Guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives the ball during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against VMI at the Petersen Events Center on Monday, Nov. 18.

Pitt basketball struggles against Mississippi State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

Following a buzzer beater against Ohio State by senior forward Zack Austin, the Panthers entered the month of December as one of the best teams in college basketball. After the departure of Bub Carrington...

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 13, 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 13, 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...

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