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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
Senior Dayon Hayes rushes the quarterback during Pitt Football's spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Defense, quarterbacks shine in Pitt football Spring Game

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • April 15, 2023
Pitt hosted its annual Blue and Gold Spring Game on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. The edition featured a new format, as the offense took on the defense in the exhibition. The defense ultimately won 33-32.
Wide receiver Gavin Thomson runs with the ball during the Blue-Gold spring football game on April 9, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football looks to showcase its talent at Blue-Gold Spring Game

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • April 13, 2023
Pitt football is back. The Panthers will showcase their new-look roster in the Blue and Gold Spring Game on Saturday at 1 p.m. Assistant Sports Editor Brian Sherry breaks down the key storylines coming into the matchup.
Pitt women’s basketball’s new coach, Tory Verdi, enters the Petersen Events Center on Friday.

Pitt women’s basketball announces Tory Verdi as new head coach

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • April 9, 2023
After a month-long search, the Panthers announced former UMass coach Tory Verdi as the new women’s basketball head coach on Friday. Verdi will take the reins following former Panther head coach Lance White’s firing from the program.
Pitt football helmets.

Column | Pitt football needs to seriously consider starting Christian Veilleux or Nate Yarnell at quarterback in 2023

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • April 5, 2023
Just like last offseason, Pitt football finds itself in the midst of a quarterback battle. Phil Jurkovec is the clear favorite, but the Panthers should not rule out Christian Veilleux and Nate Yarnell for the starting job.
Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey (8) runs around obstacles at NFL Pro Day on Wednesday.

Pitt football takeaways | SirVocea Dennis makes a statement, Calijah Kancey proves himself worthy of a first-round draft pick

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 30, 2023
Pitt hosted Pro Day on Wednesday, allowing over a dozen Pitt football players to showcase their talents in front of NFL scouts. Assistant Sports Editor Brian Sherry gives his takeaways from Pro Day.
Linebacker John Petrishen (0) catches a football during NFL Pro Day on Wednesday.

Former Pitt linebacker John Petrishen makes the most of his second chances

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 29, 2023
From injuries to the transfer portal, former Pitt linebacker John Petrishen has experienced the highs and lows of college football. Now, after participating in his second Pitt Pro Day, Petrishen said he will never give up on his dreams.
Pitt football players run with a weight during NFL Pro Day on Wednesday.

Pitt football players showcase their talents in front of NFL scouts at Pro Day

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 29, 2023
Pitt football hosted Pro Day on Wednesday at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. NFL scouts from across the country descended upon Pitt football’s practice facility to get a better look at the Panthers’ prospective NFL players.
Pittsburgh's Nino Bonaccorsi reacts after defeating South Dakota State's Tanner Sloan during the championship round at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla.

Nino Bonaccorsi makes history for Pitt wrestling, despite poor team performance

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 19, 2023
Nino Bonaccorsi dominated the NCAA tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma this weekend, winning the 197-pound national championship. But the team as a whole failed to meet expectations, despite Bonaccorsi’s performance.
Pittsburgh's Nino Bonaccorsi attempts to take down Rider's Ethan Laird during a semifinal at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Friday, March 17, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla.

Nino Bonaccorsi becomes first Panther to win a national title since 2008

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 18, 2023
Redshirt senior Nino Bonaccorsi became the first Panther since 2008 to win a national title. He defeated senior Tanner Sloan of South Dakota State 5-3 in the NCAA final on Saturday.
Lehigh's Tate Samuelson turns Pittsburgh's Reece Heller during day one of the NCAA Wrestling Championships 2023 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Pitt wrestling finds success, disappointment on first day of NCAA tournament

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 16, 2023
The NCAA wrestling tournament kicked off in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Thursday. Pitt wrestling had an up-and-down first day, with some exciting victories and some disappointing defeats.
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