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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

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 9, 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 ODonnell (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...

Sophomore infielder Jake Kendro (4) hits the ball during Sunday’s game against UVA at Cost Field.

Pitt baseball heads east to take on Penn State

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

Pitt baseball (11-10, 1-8 ACC) heads east to take on in-state rivals Penn State (12-9, 1-2 Big Ten) this Tuesday in State College. After an 8-1 start to the season, the Panthers have lost nine of their...

Senior forward Liatu King (2) goes for a layup during Thursdays game against Duke in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball season recap

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Following a disastrous season that ended in the firing of head coach Lance White, the Pitt women’s basketball team looked to turn things around. The change was drastic. Nine players transferred after...

Pitts football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi walk out for the first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Sept. 2, 2023.

Column | Don’t panic about Pitt football

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

After a disastrous 2023 season, the Panthers faithful are reluctantly getting ready for another Pitt football season, as spring practices are just about to kick off for the 2024 season. Following the departures...

A right-handed pitcher throws the ball during the Blue/Gold Fall World Series at the Charles L. Cost Field on Oct. 27, 2023.

Takeaways | Pitt baseball sweeps Maine in season opener

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Following a disappointing 2023 campaign, Pitt baseball started off its 2024 season with a bang, sweeping its first series against Maine. The Panthers won their games against the Black Bears 10-7, 7-4 and...

Sophomore guard Aislin Malcolm (20) looks for an opening during Sunday afternoon’s game against NC State in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to NC State in blowout loss

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball came into Sunday’s contest against No. 3 NC State with high hopes. The Panthers hoped to pull off the impossible and come away with an upset at their annual Pink the Pete game...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) screams after hitting a 3-pointer during this Sunday afternoons game against Clemson in the Petesen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball falls to Clemson 79-70 for its second consecutive loss

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer December 3, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball continued their homestand, which kicked off with a loss to Missouri, by taking on ACC rival Clemson. Pitt fell to Clemson 79-70 to start their ACC campaign. The loss marks the second...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) dribbles during Tuesday night’s game against Missouri in the Petersen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt men’s basketball kicks off ACC play against Clemson

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball took on Missouri on Nov. 28 with disappointing results. Due to their lackluster shot selection and Missouri’s superior rebounding, the Panthers lost by seven. Pitt now takes a...

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