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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

Looking back: a topsy-turvy year in Pitt Athletics

Looking back: a topsy-turvy year in Pitt Athletics

By Chris Puzia / Contributing Editor May 28, 2015

Everybody wants to brag about their school.Maybe it’s just human nature to want your friends to know that your school’s sports teams are better than theirs. Regardless, you better make sure that if...

AD’s Pittsburgh Cafe to open Saturday at 5 p.m.

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor April 17, 2015

AD's Pittsburgh Cafe, located on Meyran Avenue, will open on Saturday at 5 p.m., according to Aaron Donald's brother and co-manager, Archie Donald.Former Pitt defensive tackle Aaron Donald announced the...

Mersing’s pitching gem wasted in 1-0 loss

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor April 14, 2015

Sophomore Sam Mersing's masterful pitching performance was not enough as Pitt's baseball team lost to Kent State on Tuesday, 1-0.Mersing did not allow a hit until there were two outs in the seventh inning,...

Panthers trounce Orange in record-setting weekend

Panthers trounce Orange in record-setting weekend

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor April 12, 2015

Anybody looking at the box score from one of Pitt and Syracuse’s Saturday games might have thought the teams played a surprise game of spring football, as Pitt won 22-7.But the sport in question was...

AD’s Pittsburgh Cafe: Coming soon to Oakland

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor April 9, 2015

Students who recently walked along Meyran Avenue may have seen the large white “H2P Cafe” sign hanging above the restaurant formerly known as Winghart’s.Students can soon enter the restaurant, now...

Pitts offensive explosion snaps losing streak

Pitt’s offensive explosion snaps losing streak

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor April 8, 2015

Pitt’s baseball game against the Youngstown State Penguins happened at the perfect time. The team’s last win came on March 25 against the Penguins, and it had not won since — until the teams played...

Three keys to Pitt baseballs upcoming games

Three keys to Pitt baseball’s upcoming games

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor April 7, 2015

Impending rain on Tuesday ensured that Pitt’s baseball homestand will extend unimpeded through the weekend.The Panthers (11-19, 4-11 ACC) would have traveled to Akron for the teams’ second matchup...

Panthers offense disappears in three weekend losses

Panthers’ offense disappears in three weekend losses

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor April 5, 2015

While some children spent their Easter weekend searching for hidden eggs, Pitt’s baseball team spent the weekend searching for its offense.Behind two stellar pitching efforts from visiting Notre Dame,...

Stranded runners doom Pitt in loss to West Virginia

Stranded runners doom Pitt in loss to West Virginia

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor April 1, 2015

Pitt and West Virginia’s backyard brawl continued on the baseball diamond Tuesday night, but the Panthers struggled offensively in the game.A strong effort from junior Mountaineer pitcher Jeff Hardy...

Sun sets on Pitt’s playoff push: A story of sports cliches

Editor's note: This story is satirical. Pitt looks to bounce back after a tough road loss in unfamiliar waters. The Panthers quickly found themselves up the creek without a paddle after the defense stood...

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