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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) shoots during a game against Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday.

Pitt men’s basketball gears up for difficult matchup with NC State

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (14-8, 5-6 ACC) is on a roll heading into a road game against NC State (15-7, 7-4 ACC) that holds major implications. The Panthers will focus on continuing their climb up the conference...

Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) signals to teammates while playing against Yale on Nov. 7, 2023, in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball loses to ACC foe Notre Dame, 53-78

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer February 5, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball traveled to South Bend on Sunday afternoon for a match-up against Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish (17-4, 7-3 ACC) came away with the 78-53 win and extended their three-game win. The...

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

Photos: Women’s basketball loses to Duke 38-69

By Hannah Levine, Staff Photographer February 2, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball faltered against the Duke Blue Devils 38-69 on Thursday night at the Petersen Events Center.

Redshirt junior forward William Jeffress (24) dunks during Wednesday nights game against Wake Forest in the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt men’s basketball defeats Wake Forest 77-72

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor January 31, 2024

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 77-72 on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center.

Graduate student guard Nelly Cummings (0) dodges Wake Forest players during Pitt mens basketballs game on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.

Pitt men’s basketball prepares for tough test against Wake Forest

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer January 30, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (12-8, 3-6 ACC) returns home following a three-game road trip for a pivotal matchup against Wake Forest (13-6, 5-3 ACC) on Wednesday. After falling just short of a comeback win...

Senior forward Liatu King (2) plays defense during Sunday afternoon’s game against the Syracuse Orange at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falters against Louisville, loses 77-58

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball went 1-1 on the road this past weekend. After picking up its first ACC win of the season on Thursday against Virginia, Pitt (7-14, 1-7 ACC) faltered against Louisville (18-3,...

Pittsburgh center Federiko Federiko blocks a shot by Georgia Tech forward Javon Franklin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Pitt men’s basketball looks to keep rolling against Georgia Tech

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Pitt men’s basketball (11-7, 2-5 ACC) continues a key stretch of its conference schedule with a road contest against Georgia Tech (9-9, 2-5 ACC) on Tuesday. Fresh off of a monumental upset win over No....

Graduate student forward Jala Jordan (14) goes up for a layup during Sunday afternoon’s game against the Syracuse Orange at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Women’s basketball loses 72-59 to the Syracuse Orange.

By Bronco York, Staff Photographer January 22, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball loses 72-59 to the Syracuse Orange on Sunday afternoon at the Petersen Events Center.

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) pivots with the ball during the game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Takeaways | Pitt men’s basketball shows toughness against Duke

By Aidan Kasner, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

For the first time since 1979, unranked Pitt men’s basketball (11-7, 2-5 ACC) took down No. 7 Duke (13-4, 4-2 ACC) in Durham, North Carolina. Here are my takeaways from the game. Setting the tempo...

Sophomore guard Aislin Malcolm (20) drives the ball up the court during Sunday afternoon’s game against the Syracuse Orange at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Syracuse, extends losing streak

By Sara Meyer, Staff Writer January 22, 2024

Pitt women's basketball (6-13, 0-6 ACC) took on Syracuse (16-2, 6-1 ACC) on a snowy Sunday afternoon at the Petersen Events Center. This was the pair’s 71st meeting in program history, with the Orange...

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