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A play during a 2023 game between Pitt and Boston College.

Three keys to victory against Boston College

By Conor Hutchison, Assistant Sports Editor • October 3, 2025

There was a lot to talk about when Pitt started 7-0 last season. Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein was leading incredible comebacks and couldn’t lose a game, junior running back Desmond Reid...

Senior running back Desmond Reid (0) prepares to catch the ball at a Pitt football game in Acrisure Stadium.

Predict Four | Four staff writers give their predictions for Pitt vs. Boston College

By The Pitt News Staff • October 3, 2025

Pitt bounces back against BC, 27-14 // Thomas Simione, Staff Writer It’s week six, and back-to-back losses have put the Panthers in peril. Returning home for another noon kickoff, the Panthers need...

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...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Nate Yarnell (19) runs with the ball during the game against Boston College in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night.

Nate Yarnell and Rodney Hammond lead Pitt over Boston College on Senior Night

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • November 16, 2023

Pitt football hasn’t had the best luck at the quarterback position this season. Between redshirt senior Phil Jurkovec and redshirt sophomore Christain Veilleux, the Panthers have struggled to find their...

Pitt graduate student middle blocker Emma Monks (9) bumps the ball during a game against Oregon on Sep. 24, 2023 in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt volleyball sweeps Boston College, upping its winning streak to six

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • September 30, 2023

No. 8 Pitt Volleyball (12-2, 3-0) stayed hot on Friday night, sweeping Boston College (11-5, 0-3) to up their winning streak to six games. Pitt started out the game strong by scoring its first six points...

Pitt junior attacker Carlie Leach (7) passes a Duquesne player during a game at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 26, 2021.

Pitt falls to reigning national champions Boston College, 19-12

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • March 26, 2022
Despite jumping out to an early lead, Pitt women’s lacrosse fell short to the defending national champions, No. 2 Boston College, losing 19-12 Saturday afternoon at Highmark Stadium.
Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel works the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in New York.

Pitt bounced by Boston College in ACC Tournament’s first round, 66-46

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • March 8, 2022
Pitt men’s basketball went out with a whimper Tuesday afternoon. The team closed its 2021-22 campaign with a 66-46 loss to Boston College in the ACC Tournament’s opening game — a contest that was over long before the clock ran out.
Pitt right side hitter Chinaza Ndee (5) prepares to hit the ball over the net at a game against University of Virginia at the Fitzgerald Field House on Sept. 29.

Pitt Volleyball sweeps weekend doubleheader

By Richie Smiechowski, Staff Writer • November 8, 2021
No. 3 Pitt volleyball continued its recent string of dominance against ACC foes, sweeping both Syracuse and Boston College over the weekend. Since their second loss of the season on Oct. 24, the Panthers have yet to drop a set in four matches.
Sophomore midfielder Veljko Petkovic (19) celebrates after scoring the first and only goal of Saturday's 1-0 victory over Boston College.

Panthers bounce back with 1-0 shutout against Boston College

By Zack Gibney, Staff Writer • March 14, 2021
The shot-heavy first half of the Pitt men’s soccer match against Boston College (0-2 ACC, 0-2 Overall) featured two high-octane offenses who forced each goalie to work, while the final 45 minutes saw much fewer scoring opportunities.
The Pitt women's basketball team lost 67-56 to the Boston College Eagles on Wednesday in the first round of the ACC tournament

First-round ACC tournament loss to Boston College concludes Pitt women’s basketball season

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • March 4, 2021
Pitt women’s basketball failed to overcome the struggles that plagued the team all season in a 67-56 loss to Boston College in the first round of the ACC tournament on Wednesday.
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