The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Pitt men's soccer players react to their 1-0 win over Portland in the elite eight round of the NCAA men's soccer tournament.

Panthers men’s soccer season ends with 2-0 loss to Indiana in NCAA semifinal

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer • December 9, 2022
Pitt fell to Indiana 2-0 in the NCAA semifinals on Friday night in Cary, NC. The loss marks the end of Pitt’s season and sends the Panthers home just one game short of the national championship game.
Graduate midfielder Ideal Shefqeti (15) bounces the ball off of his head during the Pitt men's soccer game against Akron in September.

Preview | Pitt prepares for battle with the Hoosiers in NCAA semifinal

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer • December 8, 2022
Pitt men’s soccer is one game away from the NCAA championship. But the Panthers will need to defeat Indiana on Friday before they vie for the title. Senior Staff Writer Brian Sherry breaks down the matchup and what to look out for.
Pitt men's soccer players react to their 1-0 win over Portland in the elite eight round of the NCAA men's soccer tournament.

Panthers advance to NCAA semifinals after defeating Portland 1-0

By Brian Sherry, Senior Staff Writer • December 3, 2022
The Panthers defeated Portland 1-0 on Saturday in front of a sellout crowd at Ambrose Urbanic Field. The win advances the Panthers to their second College Cup in three years.
Senior wide receiver Jared Wayne (5) catches the ball during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse Saturday night.

Panthers defense stout, knock off No. 20 Syracuse 19-9

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • November 5, 2022
Pitt’s defense was exceptional against No. 20 Syracuse, finishing with six total sacks including a game-sealing safety by Deslin Alexander in their 19-9 upset victory.
A soccer ball on Pitt’s Ambrose Urbanic Field.

No. 24 Pitt men’s soccer moves on, win overtime battle against NC State in first round of ACC tournament

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • November 2, 2022
No. 24 Pitt men’s soccer pulled out a late 4-1 victory against NC State Wednesday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the first round of the ACC tournament. Michael Sullivan scored the game winner for the Panthers in the first overtime period.
Graduate defender Josh Luchini (19) battles for the ball with a Duquesne player Monday night.

Pitt dominates cross-town rival No. 25 Duquesne in 5-2 victory

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • October 17, 2022
Pitt men’s soccer dominated No. 25 Duquesne on Monday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field, running up the score on two late goals for the 5-2 victory.
Junior running back Israel Abanikanda (2) dodges a tackle during Pitt football's game against Rhode Island Saturday afternoon.

Abanikanda scores four times, shines in 45-24 rout of Rhode Island

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • September 24, 2022
No. 24 Pitt Football found success on the ground against Rhode Island Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. Headed by four touchdowns from Israel Abanikanda, the Panthers cruised to a 45-24 victory.
Graduate student Jackson Walti (24) celebrates with Pitt men's soccer team after winning a game vs. West Virginia in August.

Column | Pitt Men’s Soccer will ride offense to deep NCAA tournament run

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • September 23, 2022
No. 8 Pitt Men's Soccer program continues to reach new heights with every passing season. Staff writer Brian Sherry argues that the team has the talent to realistically set their sights on a national title.
Junior forward Bertin Jacquesson (10) kicks the ball during the Pitt men's soccer game vs. Akron Monday night.

No. 10 Panthers overcome early deficit, fight to 3-3 draw against No. 14 Akron

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • September 20, 2022
No. 10 Pitt Men's Soccer took on No.14 Akron Monday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field. The Panthers were down 2-0 early, but clawed back to force a 3-3 draw thanks to two late first half goals.
Graduate middle blocker Sabrina Starks (11) celebrates after beating Howard in the first round of the NCAA volleyball tournament in 2019.

Panther volleyball dominates at BYU Invitational

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • September 6, 2022
The No. 10 Panthers dominated at the BYU invitational this weekend, posting three wins against top non-conference opponents. The Panthers capped off the weekend with an upset win against No. 7 BYU, earning them the invitational title just a week after their opening game loss to No. 12 San Diego in Texas.
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