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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

Junior center Federiko Federiko (33) dunks during Tuesday night’s game against Syracuse at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball handles the pressure, defeats Duke 80-76

By Matthew Scabilloni, Senior Staff Writer January 21, 2024

In the preview for the Pitt men’s basketball matchup against No. 7 Duke, The Pitt News believed that Brian Cook’s quote from, “The Thin Blue Line: Perception is Deception,” best described Pitt...

First-year guard Carlton Carrington (7) jumps for a shot during Tuesday night’s game against Syracuse at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Men’s basketball loses to Syracuse 69-58

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visual Editor January 16, 2024

The Pitt Panthers lost to the Syracuse Orange 69-58 on Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center.

Sophomore guard Marley Washenitz (11) drives to the basket during Thursday evening’s game against the Louisville Cardinals at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball falls to Boston College, extends ACC losing streak to five

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer January 14, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball has faced a cold winter so far prior to Sunday’s contest at Boston College. The Panthers have dropped their last four games, including a 30-point blowout to Louisville on Thursday.  Boston...

First-year guard Aaryn Battle (1) goes up for a shot during Thursday evening’s game against the Louisville Cardinals at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Women’s basketball loses 74-44 to Louisville

By Nate Yonamine, Assistant Visuals Editor January 13, 2024

Pitt women’s basketball lost 74-44 to the Louisville Cardinals on Thursday evening at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt fans react to a play during Tuesday night’s game against Duke at the Petersen Events Center.

Photos: Pitt falls to Duke 75-53

By Kaylee Uribe, Staff Photographer January 10, 2024

The Pitt Panthers lost to the Duke Blue Devils 75-53 on Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center.

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) catches a pass during Saturdays game against WVU in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball fall short in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 71-62

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

West Virginia took down Pitt women’s basketball 71-62 in another edition of the Backyard Brawl, bringing the Panthers’ record to 1-1 on the season. Fifth year guard Lauren Fields led West Virginia...

Sophomore forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) dunks the ball during Friday nights game against Binghamton in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt men’s basketball continues dominant start, defeats Binghamton 89-60

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball capped off a heart-warming military appreciation night with an 89-60 win over Binghamton to give head coach Jeff Capel his second win of the season. Senior forward Blake Hinson...

Senior guard KJ Marshall (12) runs with the ball in an exhibition game on Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center against Pitt Johnstown.

Takeaways | Pitt basketball handles Pitt-Johnstown, comes away with lessons learned

By Thomas O'Connor, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball came into their exhibition game against Pitt-Johnstown expecting to perform well while learning new things. They left with a list of things to improve upon ahead of next Monday...

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on Nov. 21, 2014, in Washington, D.C.

Opinion | The NBA needs to face the music

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist November 1, 2023
The time is now to show fans and survivors that this multibillion-dollar, globally beloved organization has basic morals and the guts to stand up for them.
Junior center Federiko Federiko (33) stands ready to defend during a drill at an open practice at the Petersen Events Center on Friday, Oct. 13.

Staff Picks | Pitt men’s basketball season predictions

By The Pitt News Staff October 31, 2023

Following a breakout 2022-23 campaign, Pitt men’s basketball hopes to build on last season’s success. The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its picks for how the Panthers will fare this season. Pitt puts...

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