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Pitt beats Bucknell, improves winning streak to three

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • November 9, 2014

After a big win over a top-10 Edinboro team, some might have worried that the Pitt wrestling team would suffer a letdown loss against Bucknell.But Max Thomusseit, ranked No. 5 in the nation, and the rest...

Pitt wrestling knocks off No. 10 Edinboro

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • November 7, 2014

Pitt defeated No. 10 Edinboro Thursday night, proving that the Panthers earned their No. 14 preseason ranking.Despite an early 10-3 deficit, Pitt came back to win the final five bouts and win the match...

Conner wins weekly Maxwell Award

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • November 6, 2014

Pitt sophomore running back James Conner was selected as the Maxwell Award Player of the Week on Thursday for his performance in Pitt’s loss Saturday against Duke.Conner ran for a career-high 263 yards...

TPN predicts Pitt women’s basketball

By The Pitt News Staff • November 5, 2014

Here are some of our staff's predictions for the upcoming Pitt women's basketball season:Dan Sostek, Assistant Sports Editor The program clearly has the right woman for the job in Suzie McConnell-Serio,...

TPN predicts Pitt men’s basketball

By The Pitt News Staff • November 4, 2014

Here are some of our staff's predictions for the upcoming Pitt men's basketball season:Dan Sostek, Assistant Sports EditorThe Panthers face one of their tougher non-conference schedules in recent memory,...

Pitt wrestling wins first match of season

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • November 3, 2014

Pitt wrestling started its season Sunday with a road match at Bloomsburg University. While the season was just beginning, the team seemed to have no trouble focusing on Bloomsburg despite Pitt’s upcoming...

Dixon lands 2015 center commit

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • October 27, 2014

Rozelle Nix, a 7-foot-tall center from Pensacola State College (Fla.), committed to play for the Pitt basketball team on Sunday.Nix committed two days after visiting the school on Oct. 24 during the team’s...

Pitt in the NFL: Fitzgerald shows flashes of former self

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • October 27, 2014

Week eight in the NFL showcased almost unanimously strong performances from former Pitt players, and two of the individuals with better games this week played against each other.Sunday’s marquee matchup...

‘Life in a Walk:’ Alum directs personal documentary

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • October 23, 2014

Have you ever wondered whether you are spending enough time with loved ones? Yogi Roth did, and after a seemingly simple walk through Europe with his father, he feels more satisfied with his answer to...

Three Pitt players earn ACC weekly honors

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • October 20, 2014

The ACC recognized three Pitt football players for their performances in Thursday’s home game against Virginia Tech.Senior tackle T.J. Clemmings was named the conference’s Co-Offensive Lineman of the...