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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

Panthers win four matches to sweep Pitt Duals

Panthers win four matches to sweep Pitt Duals

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor January 9, 2016

Teams from all over the region traveled to Pittsburgh to wrestle on Saturday, but the Panthers had no trouble with any of their competition after a close opening match. In Pitt Duals at the Fitzgerald...

Freshman Jordan Whitehead avoids two Navy defenders.  Nikki Moriello | Visual Editor

Freshmen performances highlight senior leadership in final Pitt football game

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor December 28, 2015

While some of Pitt’s freshmen made headlines with explosive plays on Monday, including Quadree Henderson’s opening kick return touchdown, bowl games always mark the end of careers just as much as the...

Pitt sophomore TeShan Campbell advanced to 8-2 on the season with a 4-1 win Sunday over West Virginias Ryan Lopez.  Dagmar Seppala | Staff Photographer

Campbell, Panthers blow by Edinboro, 24-9

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor December 11, 2015

Surrendering four years — but no weight — to his redshirt senior competitor, Pitt wrestler TeShan Campbell did not relent after falling into an early hole. “I just keep looking to score, stay focused...

Pitt has announced the spring baseball schedule.  Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Pitt baseball releases 2016 schedule

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2015

Pitt announced its 2016 baseball schedule Monday, unveiling another series of steep challenges in the competitive ACC. The regular season starts on Feb. 19, with the Historic Dodgertown Classic in Vero...

Pitt hires Jay Vidovich as new men’s soccer coach

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor December 4, 2015

Pitt Athletic Director Scott Barnes has hired Jay Vidovich as the next men's soccer coach, the University announced Friday. Vidovich comes from a lengthy coaching background, having most recently helmed...

Yacine Diop (12)  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Career game from Diop not enough as Pitt loses Big Ten/ACC Challenge game

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor December 4, 2015

The Big Ten has not been kind to Suzie McConnell-Serio this week. After two wins against teams in the conference during her first season as Pitt’s women’s basketball coach last year, Michigan became...

Ejuan Price (5) is a preseason pick to make his second consecutive All-ACC First Team.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Man down: Ejuan Price’s five sacks power Pitt past Louisville

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2015

Big numbers dominated Pitt’s shootout win over Louisville Saturday — 830 yards of total offense, 79 points scored — but despite its small size, one stat stood above the rest: five. Pitt senior defensive...

Chris Ware caricature of Rhonda Rousey (TNS). Ronda Jean Rousey is an American mixed martial artist, judoka and actress.

Criticism of Ronda Rousey an unfair double standard

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2015

With one swift kick to the neck Saturday night, Ronda Rousey went from renowned role model to the Internet’s punching bag. A hailstorm of backlash and social media mudslinging hit UFC superstar Ronda...

Football Head Coach Pat Narduzzi retracted his permission slip that excused students from Thursday night classes for the Virginia Tech game. Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Road warriors: Pitt football wins at Duke

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2015

Trading ties for tackles, Pat Narduzzi calls road football games — which his team have dominated — business trips. The Panthers, following their last road game of the season Saturday, now sport a...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Island Warriors: Pitt men’s basketball opens season in Japan

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2015

Sheldon Jeter was ready to take on the 11-hour flight on Tuesday to Pitt’s men’s basketball season opener — as long as he got the right seat. “As long as I’m not stuck in the middle seat, I’m...

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