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

Students gather outside the $13.2 million Pitt Sports Dome for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Pitt unveils brand-new $13.2 million club sports facility

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer April 18, 2017

Pitt students and club sports athletes received a much-needed facilities upgrade Monday morning, as the University officially opened the Pitt Sports Dome to the student body. The sunny sky and warm...

The Pitt Quidditch Club holds a practice game at the Charles L. Cost Sports Center.  Will Miller | Staff Photographer

Pitt Quidditch looking to sweep competition

By Ryan Recihardt / For The Pitt News February 18, 2016

Clutching brooms between their knees, the members of the Pitt Quidditch team crouched on opposite sides of the field before their in-practice scrimmage at the Cost Center on Friday. They bounced on their...

Lisa He (left), an Engineering first-year who started fencing in the fall semester. Nicole Mee (right), a Civil Engineering senior, is a veteran fencer.

En garde: Students find passion in fencing

By Meg Millure / For The Pitt News February 18, 2016

The tall, scuffed, white walls of the racquetball court in Trees Hall echo the sounds of sophomore Gabby Simon’s immaculate footwork as she leads Pitt’s fencing club in drills. The fencers in front...

Team Captain and Senior Forward Dave Zimmerman has helped lead Pitt rugby to its undefeated record. Courtesy Pitt Rugby.

Rugby team takes undefeated record into weekend matchup

By Stephen Caruso / Staff Writer November 5, 2015

Looking at Pitt’s ranked rugby team,  beards are cropping up everywhere — and it’s not just from No-Shave November. “I feel like I can’t shave it until we lose,” Pitt junior and forward Matt...

Lucky sevens: Pitt rugby heads to Vegas for tournament

Lucky sevens: Pitt rugby heads to Vegas for tournament

By Ashley Drwal / Staff Writer February 10, 2015

A Pitt team is going to gamble for a big win in Las Vegas — but not in the casinos.Pitt’s men’s club rugby team will compete in the Las Vegas Invitational from Thursday to Sunday with the hope of...

A new domed lacrosse and soccer facility is coming to Pitts campus.

Club sports rundown: Fencing and lacrosse prepare for spring season

By Ashley Drwal / For The Pitt News October 28, 2014

Although seasons for fall club sports teams are ending, the spring teams are just getting started. Teams are beginning to recruit new players, develop play strategies and create practice schedules for...

Club sports enjoying strong performances to start year

Club sports enjoying strong performances to start year

By Ashley Drwal / For The Pitt News September 30, 2014

While varsity sports typically are best known for fiercely competitive games, Pitt also has plenty of successful competitive sports outside of the Division-I level. The University has more than 20 different...

Men’s rugby starts fall campaign

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2014

The football and basketball teams may have discontinued the Backyard Brawl, but one Pitt sport that has continued the rivalry against West Virginia says it is alive and well.The Pitt men’s club rugby...

Pitt men’s Ultimate ready for another championship run

Pitt men’s Ultimate ready for another championship run

By Sean Corrado / Staff Writer May 28, 2014

[Editor's note: Pitt lost in the quarterfinals to University of North Carolina-Wilmington, 14-13. Read about it here.] While En Sabah Nur is within reach of a national championship trifecta, the men’s...

Club Sports: Pitt Ultimate loses in national quarterfinals, falls short of goal

Club Sports: Pitt Ultimate loses in national quarterfinals, falls short of goal

By Sean Corrado / Staff Writer May 27, 2014

Marcus Ranii-Dropcho dropped to his knees, buried his head into the dirt and realized that his college Ultimate career had ended.Pitt’s Ultimate team, En Sabah Nur’s attempt to three-peat as national...

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