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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

Pittsburgh Riverhounds' Jesse Williams and Miami FC's Joaquin Rivas (17) go after the ball during a USL soccer match Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Pittsburgh.

Column | Respect the Riverhounds

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

Students at the University of Pittsburgh as well as the citizens of the city itself have plenty of ways to spend their time. With four professional sports teams and three Division I collegiate programs...

Junior forward Blake Hinson (2) sits on the ground after making a three-pointer against Boston College as the rest of the team celebrates on Feb. 14.

Feature | Pitt men’s basketball prepares to repeat their success from last season

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

Coming off of a turnaround season, Pitt men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel and his squad hope to continue their success from last year, in which they won two NCAA tournament games. After the departure...

Sophomore tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) hurdles over a Virginia Tech player at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 8, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football looks to rebound against Virginia Tech

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Following Pitt’s third straight loss and a rough opening to the ACC schedule, the Panthers will try to right the ship against another 1-3 team — Virginia Tech. Here’s what to look out for in the...

Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Pitt football’s poor pass defense, stagnant offense cost it the North Carolina game

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 24, 2023

Pitt fell to North Carolina 41-24 on Saturday night in a clearly one-sided affair. The Panthers were no match for redshirt sophomore quarterback Drake Maye and North Carolina, as the game quickly became...

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jared Wayne (5), left, hauls in a long pass against North Carolina defensive back Storm Duck (3) to set up a touchdown during a game in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football looks to get back on track vs. No. 17 North Carolina

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 22, 2023

Following two back-to-back losses to Big 12 programs, Pitt football returns to Acrisure Stadium for the beginning of ACC conference play. The Panthers’ on-field performance against fierce rival West...

Junior Mackenzie Evers heads the soccer ball during the spring game against West Virginia on Wednesday, April 5.

Takeaways | Pitt women’s soccer off to a good start

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 18, 2023

Pitt women’s soccer came into this year hoping to continue the success of last season, where the team made the NCAA Women’s soccer tournament for the first time in program history. Led by sixth-year...

Woodburn Hall on West Virginia University downtown campus is shown April, 24, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va.

West Virginia student newspaper breaks down the Mountaineers ahead of Backyard Brawl

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 12, 2023

After taking down West Virginia in a close battle at Acrisure Stadium last year, Pitt football will look to build off of their past success as they take on the Mountaineers in Morgantown.  The Panthers...

Notre Dame's Cormac Ryan (5) drives past High Point's Zack Austin (55) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind.

Column | Most entertaining players to watch at Pitt this semester

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

As the 2023 athletic calendar begins, Pitt fans will flock from all over to watch their favorite players take the field. Each sport has exciting players who cause the fans to show up in droves. Here are...

Sophomore Tommy Tavarez runs to first base during Wednesday’s game against West Virginia at PNC Park.

Preview | Pitt baseball hopes to do the impossible against No. 2 Wake Forest

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer April 21, 2023
Following a disappointing loss to West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl on Wednesday, Pitt will look to rebound against Wake Forest. But this is no easy task, as the Demon Deacons are the No. 2 team in the nation.
Graduate student infielder Sky Duff (3) hits the ball during a Pitt baseball game against Notre Dame on April 8.

Pitt baseball demonstrates ability to win in ACC play following series against No. 7 Virginia

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer April 18, 2023
Pitt baseball took two of three games from No. 7 Virginia in Charlottesville over the weekend. Staff Writer Ari Meyer gives a recap and offers his takeaways from Pitt’s upset victory.
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